Victoriaville hosts municipal V2X charging station

The City of Victoriaville is installing the very first municipal V2X (vehicle-to-everything) bidirectional charging station in Canada.

Located at City Hall, this innovation is part of the City’s efforts to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and explore new sustainable energy solutions. The City reports this pilot project, in collaboration with Polara, will pave the way for the gradual deployment of other charging stations across the city.

Better energy management

V2X charging stations not only allow electric vehicles to be recharged but also allow their batteries to be used as a power source to power buildings during power outages or periods of high demand. This technology enables better energy management, reducing costs, optimising consumption, and helping to balance demand on the electricity grid.

“I am very pleased that our first two-way terminal has been officially installed. This innovative project confirms Victoriaville’s desire to position itself as a pioneering city in sustainable development,” said Antoine Tardif, mayor of Victoriaville.

“This advancement paves the way for more resilient infrastructure and smarter use of electric vehicles in the service of the community”

Located at City Hall, this first station will allow for testing the technology in a busy area and provide a solution for drivers who do not have access to a home charging station. By relying on vehicle batteries as a complementary energy source, Victoriaville will eventually be able to limit the use of its diesel generators and so reduce its carbon footprint while strengthening its sustainability approach.

The experience gained from this first phase will also guide the next steps of the project to deploy other bidirectional stations across the territory.