Despite limited daylight, the system achieved charging speeds of around 25% of the speed of a standard 7kW home or public charger.
February 19, 2026
Norwegian EV charging technology company Easee has completed a pilot with Subaru in Canada’s Northwest Territories, demonstrating that an electric vehicle can be charged in a remote sub-Arctic location using power generated from portable solar panels.
According to the company, the trial was conducted with local technicians and observed by members of the Inuit community, with an electric Subaru Solterra charged via a test setup comprising four next-generation solar panels linked to an EcoFlow battery and inverter. Despite limited daylight, the system achieved charging speeds of around 25% of the speed of a standard 7kW home or public charger.
Anthony Fernandez, CEO of Easee, said: “Together with Subaru, we’ve demonstrated that smart EV charging can operate beyond traditional grid infrastructure. Using portable solar power in sub-Arctic conditions, we’ve shown that electrification is viable even in remote environments.”
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During the demonstration, a local resident described clean technology as vital for future generations, while the EV was also used to power a light inside an igloo.
The company said flexible roll-up solar panels and portable wind turbines could in future support charging for electric snowmobiles, reducing the need to transport fuel across traditional lands.
Easee’s smart chargers are designed to integrate with renewable energy systems, boosting charging performance and supporting grid stability, while in off-grid the technology harness distributed clean energy sources.
Easee and Subaru have partnered to test EV charging in remote, off-grid environments, including St. Helena, a British Overseas Territory in the Atlantic. Using a Subaru Solterra and an Easee charger in Jamestown, trials showed regenerative braking suited the island’s steep terrain, with a full day’s driving using under 20% battery.
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