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AJAX, ONT. — The Ontario government has announced it is building over 1,300 new electric vehicle (EV) charging ports in small and medium-sized communities across the province.

The new chargers are part of the government’s $63 million investment to build publicly accessible charging stations in communities with less than 170,000 people, as well as in any Indigenous community in Ontario, explains a release.

The chargers will be located at 270 sites such as arenas, hospitals, parks and recreation centres. This also includes 190 charging ports in northern Ontario.

Each new EV charging site will include Level 2 charging stations, Level 3 charging stations, or a combination of the two.

“In addition, the government has also launched a new and is exploring options for to further support EV adoption and reduce emissions,” the release reads. “The new Ultra-Low Overnight Electricity Price Plan is helping customers who use more electricity at night, including those who charge their electric vehicle, save up to $90 per year.”