Electric vehicle owners can now get a charge at Tim Hortons.

A first for GTA Tim Hortons locations, the 1098 Thompson Rd. S. restaurant has now installed the high-speed level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Station.

A special celebration was held today when Sun Country Highway’s president and founder Kent Rathwell attended the Tim Hortons owned by Daniel Sdao of Milton.

Restaurant patrons had a chance to see the Sun Country Highway’s Tesla Roadster (electric super car) and VTRUX, the world’s first 100 per cent, full-sized solar/electric vehicle.

Sun Country Highway’s charging system gives patrons access to one of the most powerful level 2 charging stations available today (48 amp). The location has double chargers and integrated retractable cables for added safety and convenience.

A private Canadian-owned company, Sun Country Highway has a mission to create a global infrastructure for the electric vehicle industry, said Rathwell.

“We are so excited to work with Daniel and his father Diego Sdao at his Milton restaurant. Together with the Sdaos we are leading change, offering customers a sustainable way to travel and to visit their favourite restaurant, emissions free,” he said.

He also encouraged other restauranteurs to join the movement to make dining out more sustainable.