Kempower Charging Site Launches at St-Onge Ford, Emphasizing Power Sharing and Future Upgrades for Dealership EV Charging
Dynamic power sharing and upgradability are both key reasons customers choose Kempower for auto dealership EV charging. The team at the St-Onge Ford dealership in Shawinigan, Quebec is no different. They believe in electrification and, even more, that the public has easy accessibility to it. Despite major grant hurdles, on Jan. 7, 2025, St-Onge Ford independently commissioned a new charging site that will offer the fastest charging and broad convenience to the nearly 50,000 people in Shawinigan and the neighboring Gran-Mère areas. Although a major investment for St-Onge Ford, the dealership was driven by their strong commitment to the importance of electrification.
The site is the first of its kind and features two Kempower CCS chargers, one with 250-kW and the other with 150 kW of power, each equipped with two charging plugs. This setup will allow for four cars to be charging at the same time.
Located near shopping spots like Tim Hortons, the site is designed for easy access with intentional details including spacing of the chargers – about 30 feet apart – allowing for parking flexibility including for larger fleet vehicles.
Moving forward with this site was not a question for us. We saw the value of electrification in Shawinigan and are pleased to partner with Kempower for its dynamic power sharing capabilities, upgradability options, and proven excellence,” said Christine Lesage, Marketing Director at St-Onge Ford.
There is a growing demand for more charging stations in the area, and St-Onge Ford is already planning an expansion. At this location, they have the ability to upgrade the modules to 400 and 200 kW of power, as well as add up to four additional satellites, making room for another eight vehicles.
Alongside this project was partner Konnecta, a Quebec turnkey support service for transport electrification.
“We have worked with Kempower to implement numerous charging infrastructures across Quebec and we continue to partner with them because the end customer is consistently satisfied,” said Sébastien Pothier, president at Konnecta. “For the St-Onge Ford site, upgradability was key, and we’re excited to see how the site evolves.”
Kempower is proud to partner with St-Onge Ford and Konnecta as they both pave the way for a more sustainable future in Quebec, offering both immediate and long-term solutions for the growing electric vehicle market and auto dealership EV charging.