Montreal operates one of the largest public EV charging deployments in North America and has become a leader in sustainable mobility. By expanding access to curbside charging, the city ensures electrification is available to all residents, not just those with private driveways or garages.
“This demonstration project will enable us to explore new ways of leveraging charging data and automating certain processes in order to speed up problem detection and resolution, thereby optimising the reliability of the public charging network.” — Benoit Carrier, ITS Engineer, City of Montreal
With this project, Relion’s platform will be deployed across a portion of Montreal’s curbside charging network, giving city staff:
- Comprehensive visibility into charger status and network health
- Proactive issue detection powered by and pattern recognition
- Streamlined workflows that accelerate field interventions and reduce costs
- Centralized accountability to improve uptime and customer satisfaction
“Curbside charging is one of the most important enablers of urban EV adoption. As more drivers depend on public infrastructure, maintaining those chargers cannot be left to chance. Our platform ensures that cities like Montreal can maximize uptime, streamline maintenance, and deliver the consistent charging experience drivers expect.” — Benoit Lacroix, CEO & Co-Founder, Relion
By validating the benefits of a purpose-built O&M platform, this project supports Montreal’s commitment to expanding electrification while ensuring reliability and scalability at city scale.
“This project is an opportunity to showcase not only the scale of Montreal’s vision, but also their commitment to ensuring the reliability of the infrastructure that underpins it. We’re thrilled to support their efforts and demonstrate how modern O&M practices can set new standards for cities across North America.” — Jesse White, CTO & Co-Founder, Relion
As EV adoption accelerates, cities across North America will face similar challenges. The collaboration between Relion and Montreal demonstrates a forward-thinking approach: pairing infrastructure growth with smarter operations to create equitable, reliable, and accessible charging for all.
