Metro partners with Flo to install EV fast charging stations at its stores

Metro Inc. is set to install fast charging ports at its grocery stores in Quebec and Ontario in partnership with Flo, a North American electric vehicle (EV) charging company.

Beginning in August, at least 500 of Flo's ports will be installed at more than 130 Metro, Super C, Food Basics and Marché Adonis stores.

“Metro is committed to adopting short-term, science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets for its direct and indirect emissions,” said Michel Avigliano, vice president, real estate and engineering, Metro, in a release. “Through this partnership, we are taking action to reduce our indirect emissions linked to the transport of our customers, while contributing to the collective effort of transition towards a more low-carbon economy.”

The locations will feature the new dual port Flo Ultra fast charger, delivering up to 320 kW of available power.

A significant number of the new installations are supported by Flo’s partnership with the Canadian Infrastructure Bank (CIB), which committed $235 million to Flo to bring more than 1,900 ports online across Canada by 2027.

“This partnership is about integrating the best EV charging experience into daily life and making it as routine as grocery shopping,” stated Louis Tremblay, FLO president and CEO. “Making public charging options widely available is key for Canada to achieve its environmental goals and transition to an emission-free transportation sector. By establishing fast charging stations at more than 130 grocery stores across Quebec and Ontario, we're laying the groundwork to accelerate the transition.”