It's Not All Green: Parking with Electric Vehicles in Downtown Montreal

Driving Electric in Downtown Montreal: here's what you need to know before plugging in downtown. Many drivers make the mistake of not paying for the charging station and the parking meter while using the EV parking. However, fear no longer, green drivers; ParkUsher is here to save you from parking fines. 

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The cost of EV Parking downtown:

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First, you must pay the EV charging station cost. These are usually operated by Circuit Electique or FLO, with a standard Rate of $2.50 per session (level 2) or a fast charging rate of 12.08/hour (level 3).

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These charging stations are in regular paid parking zones, so you must pay the parking fee, usually $2.50 - $4 / Hour. Failure to pay can result in an $ 80 parking ticket. 

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I often see poor souls who have forgotten the parking spot fee and are left with white tickets blowing in the wind. Although it's not their fault, the signs are needlessly complicated. Rules change based on the borough, street, time of day, and even your horoscope. Okay, maybe not that last one, but the signs are easily misunderstood. 

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ParkUsher Makes it Simple.

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The signs are confusing, but rest easy. Here at ParkUsher, we created an app with all the tools you need to thrive and survive parking in Montreal. 

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First, download the ParkUsher app and open the interactive map. Now you can see all the parking regulations on both sides of the street boiled down into easy-to-read Green and Red Lines.

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Green - You’re good to go 

Red - Don't even think about it

With a premium account, you’ll unlock the ability to see paid and unpaid parking spots. These will be noted with blue lines. It’s also possible to filter between all three lines and set future parking dates and times. Making it super easy to find the perfect spot and plan your trips. 

So you’ve found your EV charging station, and you open the ParkUsher app. It's as easy as looking at the lines on the map and being told whether you need to pay. There is no deciphering the signs or figuring out if it's between April 21 and December 31. 

If you’re still unsure, use ParkUsher’s free parking sign AI scanner to determine the parking requirements in seconds. You can park easily knowing that we’ve got your back.

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Tips for EV Drivers in Montreal

When parking your EV in Downtown Montreal, make sure you:

• Check the charge payment regulations 
• Use ParkUshers' Interactive map 
• Double-check by scanning the street sign 

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Don’t let confusing parking signs cost you an $80 ticket. Downtown Montreal has some incredible infrastructure for electric vehicles - the trick is knowing how to use it. Always remember to pay for electricity and parking. And don’t forget, ParkUsher’s interactive map is your secret weapon to where you can legally charge and park. No guessing, no fines. Download ParkUsher today and start parking stress-free!

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