New Huntsville electric vehicle charging station opens in time for fall in Algonquin Park
The station will provide residents and visitors with high-powered charging ports, making it easier for EV drivers to navigate the region and enjoy the fall colours.
Located approximately three kilometres from downtown Huntsville by the district’s water treatment plant, the site is close to the Fairy Vista Trail and the Kawartha Dairy log cabin ice-cream store.
“Fall is one of the best times to experience Muskoka and Algonquin Park, and this station gives EV drivers a convenient new place to recharge along the way,” said Peter Ewald, director of Lakeland EV Charging in a press release from the company. “It’s easy to find and close to places where people can enjoy a walk or a local treat while they charge.
“I think this is a wonderful investment for Huntsville as a whole. Being a gateway to Algonquin Park, we welcome so many visitors throughout the year, and having additional EV charging infrastructure helps make our community more accessible and welcoming,” said executive director of the Downtown Huntsville BIA Rachel Hunt in a statement. “Ultimately, anything that encourages people to visit Huntsville has the potential to benefit our local economy.”
The company says the district leased the site at no cost to them. “By making district property available for the station, we are helping add dependable charging on an important route through our region and toward Algonquin Park,” said Lauren Saville, community climate initiatives co-ordinator with the District of Muskoka.
As well, the project was funded in part by Natural Resources Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s ChargeON program.
“By expanding charging infrastructure, we are giving Canadians more transportation options, supporting the shift to cleaner vehicles and helping build a stronger, more competitive Canada,” said Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature Julie Dabrusin in the release. “Projects like the Huntsville station demonstrate the importance of collaboration between governments and businesses in building out clean energy projects to power the net-zero economy of the future.”
There are four 240 kilowatt fast-charging ports at the station, which use both of the two most common EV connector types, CCS and NACS, allowing users to charge a wide variety of electric vehicles. Lakeland EV Charging used equipment from Saskatchewan-based EV charger manufacturer Teal for the site.
What does it cost to use the station?
The new station is the second in a partnership between Lakeland EV Charging and the District of Muskoka, beginning in 2024. According to the company's app, the chargers cost $50 per hour to use. The company operates several charging stations throughout the region. This includes the partnership’s first project, a station at The Pines long-term care home in Bracebridge that opened in 2025.
“We’re always happy to see investments that support tourism, sustainability and the continued growth of our community,” said Hunt.
The location of the Highway 60 station and others, as well as updates about charger availability and future projects, are available at lakelandevcharging.ca.
