Tim Hortons says it plans to install electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers at 100 of its restaurants across Canada by the end of 2028, in partnership with Quebec-based charging company FLO.
The rollout would make Tims the largest restaurant provider of public EV fast charging in the country.
The first location is already live in Regina, Saskatchewan, and another 13 sites are expected to be added before the end of 2025. By 2026, about 50 Tim Hortons restaurants are slated to have FLO Ultra chargers on site, with an average of four ports per restaurant. The goal is to eventually cover all 10 provinces.
“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, in a statement on Wednesday.
The FLO Ultra chargers can deliver up to 120 kilometres of range in about 10 minutes, depending on the vehicle. That means drivers will be able to top up their battery while grabbing a coffee and solo-binging on a box of 100 TimBits.
“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, in a statement. “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.”
FLO Ultra chargers are also designed to support Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) as an option, but it’s unclear how many of these will be fitting with the connectors (the image above is showing the CCS connector).
The expansion is tied to FLO’s $235 million partnership with the Canada Infrastructure Bank, which is funding the build-out of nearly 2,000 public fast charging ports nationwide.
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Not a bad idea. If only their coffee and food was better.
It is good enough for a quick stop. Acceptable food, acceptable consistent coffee, bathroom and a charge. That's the whole point.
I am an EV owner and love this idea. Installing them is one thing; keeping then running and maintained is another. Based on the trajectory of Tim Hortons, these days, I imagine these will be sitting, damaged or offline, like majority of the other non-Tesla EV charging infrastructure. Gas stations like Petro Canada and Shell have difficulty keeping their chargers online and working.