Ontario businesses, municipalities, and community organizations can now apply for renewed funding through the EV ChargeON Program, which has officially reopened.
Now administered by the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation, ChargeON provides post-construction rebates covering 25% to 75% of eligible project costs to support the installation of public EV charging stations across the province.
The program’s goal is to expand Ontario’s public charging network, improve accessibility for drivers, and encourage adoption of electric vehicles by reducing range anxiety.
Applications are open from November 3 to December 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET, with project approvals expected in April 2026.
Funding Highlights
Eligible applicants can receive up to $1 million per project based on organization type, project location, and site accessibility.
Funding covers a wide range of eligible costs, including equipment, installation, and site preparation.
Funding can be combined with other programs, up to a 75% total cap for businesses or 90% for other applicants, including Indigenous communities.
Funding Breakdown by Applicant:
• Businesses & Not-for-Profit Corporations:
– Up to 75% of eligible project costs in Northern Ontario
– Up to 50% of eligible project costs in Rest of Ontario
• Municipalities with populations under 170,000:
– Up to 75% of eligible project costs
• Municipalities with populations over 170,000:
– Up to 75% of eligible project costs in Northern Ontario
– Up to 50% of eligible project costs in Rest of Ontario
• Indigenous communities or businesses:
– Up to 75% of eligible project costs
(Any site open less than 24/7, 365 days per year, is only eligible for up to 25% of project costs, regardless of applicant.)
Who Can Apply?
ChargeON funding is open to organizations located and operating in Ontario, including:
- Businesses
- Not-for-profit corporations
- Municipal governments
- Indigenous communities, organizations, or businesses
- Broader public sector organizations
Applicants must own the site or have written owner or Band Council approval to install and operate chargers for at least five years. Sites funded in the 2023-2024 intake are not eligible in this round. Chargers must be publicly accessible.
Eligible Project Sites and Requirements
To qualify, projects must meet the following minimum installation standards:
- Level 2 Charging Sites: Minimum of four Level 2 ports
- DC Fast Charging Sites:
- One DC fast charger if co-located with Level 2 ports
- Two DC fast chargers if standalone (redundancy required unless another public DCFC is within 2 km)
Chargers must be new, hardwired, certified for use in Canada, and installed by a licensed electrical contractor in compliance with the Ontario Electrical Safety Code.
All chargers sold by Hypercharge meet ChargeON eligibility requirements, making it easy to select certified, networked equipment for your project.
Sites must also meet additional program requirements:
- Adequate lighting and visibility from public roads
- Permanent EV-only parking signage and wayfinding
- Compliance with AODA accessibility standards
- At least one payment option that does not require an account or app
All installations must remain operational for at least five years after completion.
Eligible Costs
Funding may be applied toward:
- Purchase and installation of charging equipment
- Required infrastructure and electrical work
- Professional services such as engineering, design, and inspections
- Permit and connection fees
Ineligible expenses include land acquisition, ongoing electricity costs, and legal or financing fees.
Application Process and Key Dates
Applications are reviewed by OVIN and evaluated on criteria such as site readiness, accessibility, and network coverage.
Timeline:
- November 3, 2025: Applications open
- December 15, 2025 (5:00 p.m. EST): Application deadline
- April 1, 2026: Applicants notified of results
- Within 12 months of agreement: Projects must be installed and operational
To apply, start by completing the client intake form through the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) website. Applicants will work with a Business Development Manager to finalize and endorse their submission before full review, and Hypercharge can provide guidance to ensure your project design, hardware, and documentation align with ChargeON requirements.
How Hypercharge Can Help
Hypercharge provides turnkey EV charging solutions that align with all ChargeON program requirements, helping organizations streamline the process from funding application to final installation.
Application Assistance
Guidance on eligibility, site planning, and document preparation.
Turnkey Project Delivery
Comprehensive design, installation, commissioning, and activation.
Future-Ready Technology
Reliable, OCPP-compliant chargers with real-time monitoring and reporting.
Talk to Hypercharge
With ChargeON applications open until December 15, 2025, now is the time to prepare your project. Hypercharge helps organizations design, install, and activate EV charging stations that meet all program requirements, simplifying everything from eligibility to installation.
Schedule a free EV charging consultation with one of our experts to learn how your organization can qualify for ChargeON funding and accelerate its sustainability goals.