Toronto · New condos · EV-ready parking
Toronto’s zoning rules require most new condo parking spaces to come with an energized outlet capable of Level 2 charging. That is not the same as a charger, and the details matter. Here is what the rule says in plain words, and a checklist to bring to your builder. Not legal or electrical advice.
Toronto’s zoning amendment, By-law 89-2022, took effect in February 2022, and the Toronto Green Standard v4 EV bulletin aligns with it. In plain words: residential parking spaces in new apartment, mixed-use and multi-unit buildings (not visitor spaces) must include an energized outlet capable of Level 2 charging. Existing buildings are generally not required to add them, and projects approved under earlier rules may differ. Read the official documents and ask your builder which rules apply.
| What the builder says | What it usually means | Ask |
|---|---|---|
| EV-ready | An energized outlet or circuit at the stall that can support Level 2 | Is it a receptacle (which type?) or a box for a hardwired unit? |
| Charger included | A charging unit is installed at the stall | Which model, who owns it, who maintains it? |
| Shared or managed power | An energy management system divides power between stalls | What speed can I expect when many cars charge? |
If your stall ends in a NEMA 14-50 receptacle, a plug-in charger set to match the circuit is the simplest choice. If it ends in a junction box, you need a hardwired charger installed by a licensed electrician. Compare: Grizzl-E vs FLO Home X3.
Under Toronto Zoning By-law amendment 89-2022 (effective February 2022), residential parking spaces in new apartment, mixed-use and multi-unit buildings, other than visitor spaces, must include an energized outlet capable of Level 2 charging. Which rules apply to a project depends on when it was approved, so ask the builder.
No. The by-law requires an energized outlet capable of Level 2 charging, not a charger. Ask the builder what your stall’s outlet is and budget for a charger.
Not always. Shared parking may use an energy management system that divides power between cars, so speed can drop when many cars charge. Ask how the system works.
It depends on how the building meters parking power. Ask whether it is on your suite meter, a separate EV meter, or billed by the corporation.
Plug-in options for a NEMA 14-50 stall, and a hardwired Canadian brand for a junction box. Approximate CAD — confirm price, plug type, stock and the Canada safety mark on Amazon.ca before you buy.
Made in Canada · Best overall
Ships from Amazon
Made in Canada portable Level 2 with an outdoor-rated enclosure and a holster in the box. Plugs into an approved NEMA 14-50; you take it with you at move-out. About ~$600.
Grizzl-E Mini Connect on Amazon.ca · ~$600
Made in Canada
Ships from Amazon
Made in Canada plug-in Level 2 (NEMA 14-50). The listing shows current settings for 50, 40, 30, and 20 A circuits, which helps when your electrician sizes the circuit. About ~$500.
Grizzl-E Classic Connect on Amazon.ca · ~$500
Canadian brand
Ships from Amazon
Québec Écorecharge: up to $600 for an eligible home Level 2 — confirm on quebec.ca (FLO Maison X3 is on the official eligible-models list as of Oct 2026). Not electrical or legal advice.
HARDWIRED
Canadian brand — designed and engineered in Canada; we list it as a Canadian brand only. This version is hardwired, so it only fits if your landlord or board approves a permanent wall unit. About ~$699.
FLO Home X3 on Amazon.ca · ~$699
Never use a household extension cord or balcony / window drop — outlet + written permission first.
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Not legal or electrical advice. Rates, rules and program notes change; confirm with the official source linked on this page, your lease or condo documents, and a licensed electrician before you rely on anything here.