ChargeON Ontario | Ontario EV Charger Rebate for Public EV Charging Stations

chargeon program overview

ChargeON Program

Take advantage of the ChargeON Program rebate and bring EV charging stations to your public property. Learn more about the program below.

What is the ChargeON Program?

ChargeON Ontario is a provincial EV charging rebate that funds the installation of publicly accessible EV charging stations throughout the province to support the rising number of electric vehicle drivers.

The ChargeON Program aims to:

Reduce range anxiety
Support EV adoption
Enable long-distance EV travel
Build a robust and affordable charging network throughout Ontario

Who is eligible?

You may be eligible for ChargeON funding if you own or operate a site in Ontario that will offer 24/7 public access to EV chargers.

Eligible organizations include:

Municipalities
Businesses
Not-for-profit organizations
Public sector organizations
Indigenous communities or businesses

How much funding can I get?

The ChargeON Program will fund 25-75% of eligible project costs, with a maximum of $1 million per project. If your project exceeds one million dollars, a single applicant may submit multiple applications.

Note: Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) has the right to cap the number of approved projects per applicant.

Financial support is based on the location and type of site. To find out how much funding you can get, see the table below.

Type of site	Northern Ontario	Rest of Ontario	Sites open less than 24/7/365
Indigenous Community or Business	75%	75%	25%
Municipalities with populations below 170k	75%	75%	25%
Businesses, not-for-profit corporations, and broader public sector	75%	50%	25%
Municipalities with populations above 170k	75%	50%	25%

What are the requirements for EV chargers?

To be eligible for the ChargeON rebate, there are minimum installation requirements for Level 2 and Level 3 chargers. Whether you choose to install Level 2 or Level 3 chargers, we can help you figure out the best charging setup for your commercial site that meets program requirements and EV demand.

EV Charger Requirements:

Chargers must be new and purchased after the program launch date
Must be permanently hard-wired, mounted, or fixed
Certified for use in Canada and commercially available
Must remain operational for at least five years

See full program description here.

How metroEV can help

metroEV can guide you through every step of your ChargeON application and installation.

From preparing your ChargeON application to managing your EV charger installation on-site, we ensure your project meets all program requirements, including the five-year operational compliance with our ongoing customer support.

Experts in securing government funding across Canada

We've helped property managers across Canada successfully secure government funding to cover EV charger project costs. With our experience, we can help you maximize funding and ensure long-term compliance from your ChargeON application to EV charger installation.

...metroEV walked us through the complete process from day one to a successful 60 unit infrastructure installation and helped us obtain the maximum government grant afforded the project. All on time and on budget...

Rick W.

...metroEV did a tremendous job planning and installing 20 EV charging stations at our hospital parking lot in Toronto. They were very supportive during our initial consultations and were very helpful with navigating government subsidy opportunities. The installation was completed promptly and professionally...

Drew W.

...The install itself was very well managed, ESA certified, and the work schedule rarely ever slipped. Upon completion, the team gathered all the necessary documentation to submit for the official rebate to the owners for the cost of the installation work. Any time any of the users had issues with their EVCS, the metroEV team ensured that the issue was resolved in short order...

Kenneth M.

In addition, metroEV provided all the help and support needed to apply and obtain the 50% grant. Installations were completed on time and on budget. I would highly recommend metro EV for your EVCS project.

Donald M.

...metroEV was also able to assist with our applications to ZEVIP, where we qualified for a 50% government credit. Installation is clean and had little impact on owners during deployment. I would highly recommend metroEV for any of your EV charging needs.

Howie G.

...It’s very rare to find a team who are not only knowledgeable but also genuinely committed to customer satisfaction. Their dedication and outstanding service truly made a difference. I will highly recommend metroEV to my family, friends, and co-workers...

Igor