EV driver 101
Switching to an electric vehicle means rethinking how you get around, but it’s not necessarily complicated. Our resources will help you better understand electric mobility and take your first steps towards a zero-emission mode of transportation.
E-learning: become an EV charging pro in 20 minutes!
Start your trainingElectric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid . . . what’s the difference?
All-electric vehicle
It uses only an electric motor powered by a rechargeable battery. To charge the battery, the vehicle is plugged into an outlet or a charging station. It is silent, with zero emissions, and suitable for most daily needs.
Compatible with all charging stations
Hybrid vehicle
It combines a gas-powered engine with a small electric motor, but does not have a charging plug. It reduces fuel consumption, but rarely drives in all-electric mode.
Incompatible with charging stations
Plug-in hybrid vehicle
It combines a gas-powered engine with a small electric motor. It can cover several dozen kilometers without gas because it has a larger battery than a standard hybrid vehicle and can be charged at home, work or a charging station.
Incompatible with fast-charge stations
Mainly compatible with Level 2 charging stations
Charging, in 4 simple steps
How to start charging at a public charging station.
Become a network member
You must be a network member to start charging at most public charging stations.
Circuit électrique membership is free and gives you access to numerous benefits.
Download the mobile app
The Circuit électrique mobile app is your ideal copilot! It lets you locate charging stations on the go, start charging sessions on numerous networks and enable practical functions like Autocharge.
Add funds to your account
To start charging at a public network station, you must add funds to your account. You can activate the auto-reload feature to add a preset amount.
Order your member card
Your member card is essential! It lets you to start charging at Circuit électrique stations in locations where the cellphone signal is weak, giving you peace of mind.
Useful resources
Here are some practical tools and links to help you go electric.
Test drives
Try out an electric vehicle near your home.
Savings calculator
Find the ideal vehicle and use an interactive tool to calculate your savings.
Purchase incentives
Obtain financial assistance to purchase electric vehicles.
Installing a home charging station
How to choose and install a charging station.
Want to go further?
Rates
To view and understand rates at different charging stations.
Autocharge
To learn about the Autocharge option, allowing yo to plug in and start charging.
Station models
To discover and compare our different station types.