2024 Canadian Government Incentives for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Posted: Sep, 10, 2024 10:24AM ET • 6 min read
Electric vehicle charging stations are a significant investment for any business, especially for those who own or manage a parking program. Installing EV charging stations helps attract electric vehicle drivers to park and charge at your parking facility. The Government of Canada is supporting the development of a coast-to-coast network of charging stations to help deploy over 47,000 EV charging stations across the country.
Natural Resources Canada received federal funding for this project through the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP). This program provides funding for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations and hydrogen refuelling stations in Canada. The application deadline for the ZEVIP program is September 19th, 2024.
In addition to the Government of Canada’s incentive program, some provinces have also created incentive programs for those who install electric vehicle charging stations. Below is a breakdown of the incentives and programs currently available in several provinces across the country.
ONTARIO
The Electric Vehicle (EV) ChargeON program provides funding for the installation of publicly available electric vehicle charging stations in Ontario. The EV ChargeON program aims to increase the number of publicly available charging stations, make public EV chargers more accessible and affordable, and encourage more individuals to switch to EVs. This provincial incentive is currently not open for applications.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
The Public Charger program offers public Direct Current Fast Chargers (DCFCs) rebates. It is open to British Columbia businesses, not-for-profit, local governments, indigenous communities, utilities or public sector organizations located in B.C. The Government of Canada ZEVIP program is not stackable with the Go Electric Public Charger Program. The program aims to increase the number of installed public charging and hydrogen fueling stations in their communities.
This provincial rebate is closed for applications as of May 17th, 2024.
QUÉBEC
Companies registered with Registraire des Entreprises du Québec can receive financial assistance for projects involving the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in the workplace. These EV charging stations would be for any of the company's electric vehicles, employees, and, under certain conditions, visitors.
This provincial financial assistance is open for applications.
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
The Commercial EV Charger Rebate program allows qualified workplaces to apply for a rebate towards their purchase and installation of qualifying Level 2 and Level 3 electric vehicle charging stations at workplaces, for light-duty electric fleet vehicles, in public places or on-street. The EV charging stations must be made available for public use or employees of the applicant.
This provincial rebate is open for applications until November 15th, 2024.
NEW BRUNSWICK
The electric vehicle charging station rebates for businesses available in the province of New Brunswick are provided through Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP). The ZEVIP program is currently open for applications for those who are focusing on EV charger deployment in public places, on-street, in multi-unit residential buildings, at workplaces, and for vehicle fleets.
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
PEI encourages businesses across the province to install electric vehicle charging stations for business and public use. The PEI Electric Vehicle Charging Funding Program (PEI EVCF Program) will support up to 75% of eligible costs for businesses, academic, and community organizations for installing EV chargers.
This provincial funding program is temporarily closed for applications. However, to be added to a waitlist for potential future programs reach out to EVChargerRebate@gov.pe.ca
NOVA SCOTIA
The province of Nova Scotia has two programs available: the EV Ready Approach and the Standalone EV Charger. The EV Ready Approach requires an approved EV Ready Plan to apply for the rebate, including a minimum of one EV Ready parking space per residential unit of an existing building. For a new building, all residential parking spaces must be EV Ready. The Standalone EV Charger rebate assists with installing EV charging stations for a smaller building with more straightforward charging requirements than the EV Ready Charger program.
These provincial rebates are open for applications.
ALBERTA
Currently, there are no provincial incentives or rebates available in Alberta. However, the province encourages those interested to contact their local MLA.
By leveraging these programs, parking facility owners and managers can contribute to reducing carbon emissions and attract a growing market of electric vehicle drivers. Embracing these incentives can offset the installation costs, making it more achievable for businesses to acquire EV charging stations.
References:
Electric vehicle (EV) chargeon program. ontario.ca. (n.d.). https://www.ontario.ca/page/ev-chargeon-program
Rebates for public chargers - go electric BC. Go Electric BC - Government of British Columbia. (n.d.). https://goelectricbc.gov.bc.ca/rebates-and-programs/for-businesses-and-organizations/rebates-for-public-chargers/
Commercial EV charger rebate. Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro. (2024, April 19). https://nlhydro.com/electric-vehicles/rebates/commercial-ev-charger-rebate/
PEI Electric Vehicle Charging Funding Program (PEI EVCF program). Wordmark of Government of Prince Edward Island. (2024, May 9). https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/pei-electric-vehicle-charging-funding-program-pei-evcf-program
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