## Concord Pacific Unveils World’s Largest EV Charging Parkade in Burnaby, Canada
Concord Pacific, renowned for its commitment to sustainable development, has reached a new milestone in the world of electric vehicle charging. The company has officially opened the world’s largest EV charging parkade, capable of quickly charging nearly 2,000 vehicles at once. This impressive facility is located in Burnaby, Canada, as part of the four-tower Hillside project in the Concord Brentwood community.
This groundbreaking parkade, with its 1,974 parking spaces, boasts a robust electrical infrastructure system designed to provide 24/7 access to EV charging for every single space. The system is so powerful that it can supply all power access points simultaneously if needed. Concord Pacific President and CEO, Terry Hui, emphasized the company’s dedication to creating green infrastructure and developing enough green power for future communities.
“This milestone is in keeping with our longstanding commitment to sustainable future communities,” Hui stated. “We have a portfolio of wind, solar, and hydro projects that has grown significantly over the past 15 years and has now expanded to five Canadian provinces. Creating infrastructure like this helps close the loop on sustainable transportation options.”
Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley also expressed his support for this innovative development, stating, “This new EV parkade aligns with what we’re aiming for in Burnaby. Achieving carbon neutrality is a community-wide effort that includes residents and businesses in Burnaby, and it’s great to see Concord moving forward with this development. Making it easier for folks to drive electric vehicles, ride their bike or take transit will help us cut down on carbon emissions and achieve our climate goals faster.”
The parkade’s efficient design includes two separate zones, each with two entrance and exit points, ensuring smooth vehicle flow. Each plug-in is individually monitored, and residents are only billed for the charging power they consume. Furthermore, the Hillside development is located less than half-a-kilometer from the Brentwood SkyTrain station, and future phases will complete a bicycle network connecting Burnaby and Vancouver. This dedication to transit-oriented development ensures residents have access to various transportation options.
Grace Quan, a resident and President of the Hillside East Strata Council, highlighted the importance of guaranteed quick charging for her and other residents. “As someone who works in the green energy field, I felt Concord Pacific’s decision to make our parkade 100 per cent accessible to EV charging was a bold move that proves it can be done. Knowing this development supports EV owners, I had no hesitation in buying here as the value of the EV charging will carry well into the future.”
Concord Pacific’s dedication to sustainability extends beyond this impressive EV charging facility. The company has a 35-year commitment to environmental responsibility across all its operations and transit-oriented community builds in Canada, the US, and London, UK. Last year, Concord completed the largest EV parkade in Central London, UK, with 151 EV stalls, including 95 for public use.
Through Concord Green Energy, the company has become a leader in the clean energy sector over the past 15 years. Their portfolio boasts numerous hydro, solar, and wind projects across five Canadian provinces. Concord Green Energy is currently developing power projects that will generate over one gigawatt of clean energy, including the $5 billion, 375 MW Amisk Hydroelectric project in Alberta, Canada. This project is anticipated to generate $4 billion in economic activity and 1,000 jobs during construction.
The opening of the world’s largest EV charging parkade in Burnaby marks a significant step towards a greener future for transportation. This innovative development serves as a testament to Concord Pacific’s commitment to sustainability and paves the way for a future where clean energy solutions are accessible to everyone.
