The Canadian government offers a range of grants and subsidies to support the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, including for heavy-duty vehicles. These programs aim to accelerate the energy transition, reduce infrastructure costs, and facilitate EV adoption for businesses, municipalities, and public bodies.
Key Canadian EV Charging Programs
iVMLZE Program (Incentives for Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles)
Supports the adoption of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
Grants may include charging infrastructure incentives.
Funding: Up to $200,000 CAD per eligible vehicle.
PIVEZ Program (Infrastructure Program for Zero-Emission Vehicles)
Deploys EV charging stations, including for heavy-duty vehicles.
Funding: Up to 50% of eligible costs, maximum $5,000,000 CAD per project.
Requirements: Minimum two fast-charging stations (50 kW+) or 20 stations of any level.
Recharge+ Program (Quebec)
Supports businesses, municipalities, and public bodies.
Combined grant and loan covering up to 80% of costs, max $10M CAD per project.
Supports Level 2 and fast-charging stations (20–49 kW and 50 kW+).
Écocamionage Program (Quebec)
Focuses on reducing GHG emissions in freight and service transport.
Financial assistance: Up to $175,000 CAD for heavy-duty electric vehicles.
Transport Green Program (Quebec)
Supports fleet electrification and energy management, including fast-charging stations.
Funding: Up to $60,000 CAD.
Provincial and Municipal Subsidies
Various local programs complement federal incentives to deploy EV charging infrastructure across Canada.
General Eligibility Requirements
Stations must be purchased and certified for Canada (cUL, ULC, cETL, CSA, CQPS).
Installation by a licensed electrician.
Projects must demonstrate environmental and economic viability.
Provincial and federal subsidies can often be combined, up to allowed maximums.