Program Overview

The EV Charger Incentive is a $7M program funded by Natural Resources Canada to provide financial support for organizations to install more charging stations across Canada, with a focus on Ontario projects.

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This limited-time EV Charger Incentive Program provides funding for multi-residential buildings, businesses, municipalities, Indigenous communities, non-profits and other organizations. Learn more about the program below.

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How Much Funding Can I Get?

Charger Type Max. Rebate
Level 2 (208/240 V, 3.3–19.2 kW) $5,000 per connector
Level 3 (20–49 kW) $15,000 per charger
Level 3 (50–99 kW) $50,000 per charger
Level 3 (100+ kW) $75,000 per charger

EVIP provides up to 75% of project costs for Indigenous organizations and communities.

Note: Level 2 chargers are eligible per connector—not per station—so applicants are able to receive rebates per Level 2 connector.

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Who Can Apply?

To apply, you must be a legally registered or an incorporated Canadian entity, including:

  • Condo corporations and multi-residential buildings

  • Municipalities and utilities

  • For-profit and non-profit organizations

  • Indigenous communities

  • Academic institutions and more

Installations must be located in Canada, with Ontario projects receiving priority during this funding round.

Important: Applications are now open, for 30 days only.

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Eligible Projects

Your EV charger project must be for one of the following:

  • Public places (e.g. libraries, arenas, shopping malls, churches)

  • On-street / curbside parking

  • Multi-unit residential buildings (3+ units)

  • Workplaces (where employees charge during working hours)

  • Light-duty vehicle fleets (e.g. taxi fleets)

Note: Installations at private residences are not eligible.

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EV Charger Requirements

Your EV chargers must be:

  • Permanently installed

  • New and purchased (not leased)

  • Approved connector types (J1772, J1772 Combo, etc.)

  • Connected EV Chargers (cloud/network enabled)

  • Certified for use in Canada (CSA, UL, etc.)

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Important Dates & Deadlines

Applications open: June 23, 2025

Applications close: July 23, 2025 (Applications are now closed)

Project must be completed by: October 31, 2026

Reimbursement issued within: 8 months of project completion and document submission

See full program description here.

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