The Government of Canada has announced C$10.6 million in funding to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure nationwide, as part of its broader push to accelerate adoption of zero-emission transport.
Natural Resources Canada said the investment will support 14 projects expected to deliver more than 1,600 new EV chargers across the country. The announcement was made in Toronto during the EV & Charging Expo.
While specific deployment locations and charger types were not disclosed, the funding level suggests most installations will likely be Level 2 chargers, with a smaller portion allocated to DC fast-charging units.
The initiative forms part of Canada’s wider auto strategy, which aims to reduce barriers to EV adoption—particularly access to charging—while strengthening the country’s position in electrification, battery supply chains and advanced vehicle technologies.
“Canada’s new Auto Strategy laid out our plan for a connected, electric, clean future that creates jobs and makes it easy and affordable for Canadians to get around. Today’s announcement shows how we are getting more EV chargers built every month so that Canadians can choose EVs with confidence,” said Tim Hodgson.
In parallel with infrastructure investments, the federal government is also expanding consumer outreach efforts. Plug’n Drive will receive an additional C$1.1 million to extend its nationwide EV test-drive programme, targeting smaller and mid-sized communities where adoption has lagged.
The programme offers hands-on experience with electric vehicles and access to expert guidance, aiming to improve public awareness and confidence in EV technology.
The latest funding builds on more than C$1.2 billion invested by the federal government since 2016 through programmes such as the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP), which supports both EV charging and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure.