High School Lesson Plan (Grades 9–12)
Lesson Title
Home Charging and Housing Inequality
Time Required
60–75 minutes
Learning Objectives
Students will:
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Understand different types of home charging
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Analyze how housing type affects EV adoption
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Explore policy and design solutions
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Connect infrastructure to broader equity issues
Key Concepts
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Level 1 vs Level 2 charging
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Multi-unit residential buildings
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Cost barriers
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Policy and building codes
Lesson Introduction
Introduce the idea that one-third of Canadians live in apartments or condos, yet most EV owners live in single-family homes. Ask students why this gap exists.
Classroom Activity: Problem-Solving Workshop
Students work in groups to tackle one challenge:
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Condo charging upgrades
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Rental building charging access
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Cost barriers for homeowners
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Shared charging systems
Each group proposes:
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A practical solution
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Who pays
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Who benefits
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Possible obstacles
Discussion Questions
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Is home charging a privilege?
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Should new buildings be required to be EV-ready?
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How does housing policy shape climate solutions?
Optional Extension
Students write a short opinion piece on whether EV access should be treated as a public utility issue.
