Proving electrification can go beyond the grid

Electrification cannot be limited to places where infrastructure is already strong.

If electric mobility is to scale globally, it must work in very different realities — including regions where the grid is limited and winter temperatures fall well below freezing.

That is why Easee travelled to Canada’s Northwest Territories.

Together with Subaru, we charged an electric vehicle using power generated solely from portable solar panels and battery storage — in sub-Arctic winter conditions.

Charging an EV in the sub-Arctic — using solar only

The pilot saw a Subaru Solterra charged using four portable, latest-generation solar panels connected to an EcoFlow battery and inverter system.

Despite challenging February light conditions, the vehicle charged reliably at approximately 25% of the speed of a conventional 7kW charger. The result was simple but important: renewable-powered EV charging is viable, even in extreme environments.

The project was carried out with local technicians and observed by members of the Inuit community.

Anthony Fernandez, CEO of Easee, said:

“Together with Subaru, we’ve demonstrated that smart EV charging can operate beyond traditional grid infrastructure.”

Our purpose is to make electrification effortless for everyone. That includes communities that depend on transported fuel and face increasing climate pressure.

When renewable generation, storage and intelligent charging work together, clean mobility becomes more resilient and more accessible.”

Madison Marple, PR Specialist at Subaru Canada, added:

“This project was a natural fit for the Subaru Solterra. Demonstrating EV durability in extreme climates is important, and we’re grateful to Easee and our partners for bringing this to life.”

Supporting resilience in a rapidly warming Arctic

Canada’s Arctic and sub-Arctic regions are warming at approximately three times the global average rate.

Communities remain heavily reliant on fossil fuels transported over vast distances. This increases cost, complexity and vulnerability.

At the same time, solar adoption is growing across the Northwest Territories. Renewable generation is increasingly seen as part of a more resilient energy system.

This pilot shows that smart charging can function far beyond traditional grid-connected settings.

Electrification does not need to be infrastructure-heavy. It can be flexible, distributed and locally powered.

Community engagement and portable clean power

The demonstration sparked strong engagement within the local Inuit community.

Portable renewable energy could, in the future, support electric snowmobiles — enabling travel across traditional lands without transporting fuel.

During the pilot, electricians connected the vehicle to power lighting inside an igloo. A simple but powerful reminder that EV batteries are not only transport solutions — they are mobile energy systems.

A blueprint for remote electrification

As the Arctic grows in environmental and strategic importance, scalable charging solutions will matter.

The Northwest Territories pilot provides a practical blueprint: renewable generation, battery storage and intelligent charging working together.

Easee technology is designed to integrate with renewable energy systems and adapt to different conditions — whether grid-connected or off-grid.

This is electrification that works — wherever it is needed.