EDCO EV Charging

EV Charging Toolkit

In this toolkit, we share how municipalities with limited resources can leverage existing funding streams, and justify installation to local councils, the private sector, and residents. We hope that economic development professionals across the province of Ontario can leverage this information, enabling them to take the next steps toward implementing EV infrastructure in their communities.

Existing Funds & Grant Opportunities

1. Government of Canada: Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program

A comprehensive list of Delivery Organizations that have been granted funding to distribute a component of the ZEVIP funding to Ultimate Recipients to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure projects in public places, on-street, in multi-unit residential buildings, at workplaces, or for light-duty vehicle fleets.

Note: The Request for Proposals (RFP) focusing on public places, on-street, multi-unit residential buildings, workplaces, and vehicle fleets closed on August 11, 2022. NRCan will target funding decisions by late 2022.

2. Municipal Climate Change Action Centre

The SouthGrow Electric Vehicle Charging Program supports municipalities, businesses, and other organizations installing new EV charging stations for public and/or fleet use. With up to 46% of the costs of purchasing and installing a new charging station rebated, you could be saving:

  • Up to $5,000 for each Level 2 Charger (provides a full charge over several hours)

  • Up to $75,000 for each Fast Charger (provides a full charge in 30 minutes)

Funding is available on a first-come-first-served basis. Apply as soon as possible to secure your charging stations.

3. MetroEV

Offers rebates up to 50% for multi-residential properties (e.g., condominiums, apartment buildings), retail, commercial, and/or institutional space.

4. Electric Mobility Canada

Ontario Workplace EV Charging Incentive Program

As part of the Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP), the government is expanding the electric vehicle charging network in Ontario in an effort to accelerate the electrification of the transportation sector. The Workplace Electric Vehicle Charging Incentive Program (WEVCIP) will provide funding to employers and commercial building managers or owners to install electric vehicle chargers for their employees and tenants at workplaces across Ontario.

Employers and commercial building owners or managers are eligible for 80% of the initial costs of installation of an electric vehicle charging space, up to $7,500 per charging space. Funding is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.