City of Maple Ridge Expands EV Charging Infrastructure to Power Municipal Fleet

Maple Ridge, B.C., October 2, 2025 – The City of Maple Ridge is installing new electric vehicle (EV) chargers to support the transition of its municipal fleet to cleaner, more cost-efficient vehicles with funding from the federal government.  

This investment will reduce fuel and maintenance costs for taxpayers and help the City achieve its greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets under its climate action plan Resilient Future 2050.  

“Maple Ridge is proud to be recognized as a provincial leader in climate action, and projects like this are helping us move closer to achieving the goals set out in our Resilient Future 2050 plan,” said Mayor Dan Ruimy. “By expanding our EV charging network, we can continue transitioning our fleet to electric vehicles, lowering costs for taxpayers and reducing our community’s carbon footprint. We’re grateful for the Government of Canada’s support.” 

Last month, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister Responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, announced nearly $22.7 million in federal funding for eight projects across British Columbia to improve EV charging availability. The City is grateful to receive $390,000 from Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program, to add 42 EV charging stations for its municipal fleet. 

“The Government of Canada is powering the transition to green electric vehicles for the City of Maple Ridge’s fleet,” says the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources. “These charging stations are a win-win that saves fuel costs and helps fight climate change.” 

Procurement is underway, with installation scheduled at the Engineering Operations Yard on Dewdney Trunk Road by August 2026. The new chargers will provide the capacity needed to keep the City’s growing fleet powered for daily operations, while supporting long-term cost savings. 

Maple Ridge’s Growing EV Fleet 

The City’s fleet is steadily transitioning to cleaner vehicles, with all cars now electric or hybrid. Each new EV replaces a gas-powered vehicle, reducing fuel use, lowering maintenance costs and cutting GHG emissions. The additional charging capacity will ensure reliable, efficient charging so staff can deliver services while advancing sustainable operations. 

“Our shift to an electric and hybrid fleet is already paying off,” said Kirk McLeod, the City’s Manager of Sewers, Drainage, Fleet and Operations. “We’re seeing lower fuel bills, fewer maintenance issues and greater reliability. With this new charging infrastructure, we’ll be able to continue building a fleet that saves money for taxpayers and reduces our environmental footprint.” 

A Step Toward a Resilient Future 

Fleet electrification is one of the most effective ways for the City to reduce GHG emissions while keeping costs down. The new chargers represent an important milestone in delivering on the City’s climate action plan Resilient Future 2050, which prioritizes bold climate action moves, energy efficiency and sustainability. 

For more information on the City’s climate initiatives, visit MapleRidge.ca/ClimateAction or contact Phil Sanderson, Manager of Corporate Strategy and Business Operations at PSanderson@MapleRidge.ca.