The Canadian province of Manitoba has announced a C$500,000 (€458,000) investment through its Climate Action Fund to install 51 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the province. The funding aims to expand charging infrastructure in both urban centres and underserved regions, in a bid to support the growing number of EV users and promote emissions reduction.
According to the provincial government, 39 of the new chargers will be located in cities such as Brandon and Morden, as well as in various rural, northern, and Indigenous communities. A further 12 chargers will be installed at three multi-unit residential developments, improving access for apartment dwellers.
See also: XCharge North America Partners with Hypercharge to Expand EV Charging in Canada
Most of the chargers to be deployed will be Level 2 AC units, capable of charging a battery electric vehicle (BEV) to 80 percent in four to ten hours. These are particularly suitable for overnight or long-stay charging. Additionally, three chargers with a higher output of 20 to 49 kW—described as ‘fast Level 2’—will also be part of the rollout.
This initiative marks Manitoba’s latest move to support electric mobility, following the introduction of a provincial EV rebate program in August 2024. Under the program, residents are eligible for up to C$4,000 (€2,660) toward the purchase of a new EV or C$2,500 (€1,667) for a used one, provided the vehicle’s purchase price is below C$70,000.
See also: Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Network Expands to Canada with Plans for 2,500 Fast Chargers
The subsidies and charging infrastructure investments are part of the province’s broader Affordable Energy Plan, which outlines Manitoba’s strategy for scaling up its hydropower-based clean energy grid and encouraging EV adoption.