Tim Hortons and Flo partner to deploy electric vehicle fast chargers at Tims restaurants
Tim Hortons is partnering with Quebec-based Flo to deploy electric vehicle fast chargers at 100 Tims restaurants across Canada by the end of 2028.
"We're thrilled to partner with Flo to make life a little easier for guests driving electric vehicles. Whether it's grabbing a coffee and a charge before work, or taking a break on a roadtrip, we want every Tims Run to be convenient, welcoming, and a highlight of the journey," said Hope Bagozzi, chief marketing officer for Tim Hortons. "Our planned rollout will make Tims the largest restaurant provider of EV fast charging in Canada and we are targeting installations in all 10 provinces to provide coast-to-coast coverage for our guests."
The first EV fast chargers to be installed as part of this partnership are already open to the public in Regina, Sask., at 3810 Chuka Boulevard. Work is underway to launch EV fast chargers at up to 13 more Tims restaurants by the end of the year and up to 50 Tims restaurants by the end of 2026. Each participating restaurant will have an average of four charging ports for guests to use.
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"This partnership with Tim Hortons marks a pivotal moment in making EV charging a seamless part of everyday life for Canadians," said Louis Tremblay, president and CEO of Flo. "By installing Flo Ultra chargers at trusted, well-visited locations, we're not only building the reliable infrastructure EV drivers need but also empowering Canadians to confidently accelerate their transition to electric mobility."
The charging stations selected for these deployments are the Flo Ultra. These 100 chargers will be part of the Flo network that drivers can locate and star a session directly from the Flo mobile app.
The new installations are part of FLO's partnership with the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), which committed $235 million to FLO, bringing more than 1,900 public fast charging ports online across Canada.
"The partnership between Tim Hortons and Flo uniquely supports the large-scale deployment of charging stations, at convenient locations for EV owners. The CIB's support for Flo brings more charging stations online across Canada, helping to address drivers' range anxiety," Ehren Cory, CEO, Canada Infrastructure Bank.
