Saskatchewan municipalities, businesses, and community organizations now have access to $850,000 in new funding through the Municipal Electric Vehicle Initiative (MEVi) to accelerate the installation of EV charging stations across the province.
Delivered by Eco-West Canada in partnership with the Municipal Eco-Action Centre and partially funded by the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA), MEVi aims to significantly bolster the EV charging infrastructure network, addressing Saskatchewan’s high per-capita greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, currently the highest of any province in Canada.
With transportation responsible for approximately 15% of the province’s total emissions, enhancing EV infrastructure is essential to meeting Canada’s mandatory target of zero emissions for all new light-duty cars and passenger trucks by 2035.
Funding Highlights
Eligible applicants can receive rebates covering up to 50% of total eligible project costs, with funding incentives up to $75,000 max per applicant.
Enhanced rebates are available for Indigenous businesses and communities, covering up to 75% of eligible expenses.
Funding Breakdown for EV Chargers:
• Level 2 Chargers (Up to 19.2 kW):
Up to $5,000 per connector
Indigenous applicants: Up to $7,500 per connector
• DC Fast Chargers (20 kW to 49 kW):
Up to $15,000 per charger
Indigenous applicants: Up to $22,500 per charger
• DC Fast Chargers (50 kW to 99 kW):
Up to $50,000 per charger
Indigenous applicants: Up to $75,000 per charger
• DC Fast Chargers (100 kW to 199 kW):
Up to $75,000 per charger
Indigenous applicants: Up to $99,000 per charger
Who Can Apply?
The program is open to organizations looking to install new EV charging infrastructure. MEVi funding is available for a broad range of organizations, including:
- Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (MURBs) (minimum of 3 dwelling units)
- Workplaces
- Light-Duty Vehicle Fleets
- Public Places
- On-Street Charging
Any municipality, legally incorporated or registered for-profit or non-profit organization based in Saskatchewan can apply to install new EV charging stations.
Technical Requirements and Eligible Expenses
To qualify for funding, projects must involve new, permanent installations using commercially available, certified chargers, like those offered by Hypercharge. Chargers must support real-time data reporting via cellular, wireless, or connected vehicle communication.
Eligible expenses include:
- Purchase of EV charging station equipment and required infrastructure
- Salary and benefits related directly to project implementation
- Professional services such as engineering, installation, and inspections
- Permit and inspection fees
Ineligible expenses include:
- Land acquisition
- Legal fees
- Costs incurred before funding approval
- Ongoing operational expenses (electricity, subscriptions, maintenance)
- Concrete work and electrical service upgrades upstream from the electrical service
Application Process and Important Dates
Applications for MEVi funding are now open and are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted. All funded projects must be completed and operational by December 31, 2026.
How Hypercharge Can Help
Hypercharge provides comprehensive EV charging solutions fully compliant with MEVi requirements, simplifying the entire process through:
Application Assistance
Assistance with determining eligibility, preparing documents, and submitting applications.
Turnkey Charging Solutions
End-to-end project management from initial site assessment to final installation and activation.
Future-Ready Technology
Charging solutions designed to meet current and future EV charging demands, ensuring long-term value and compliance.
Talk to Hypercharge
Given the limited funding pool and high demand for EV infrastructure support, early application submission is crucial.
Schedule a free EV charging consultation with one of our experts to learn how your organization can benefit from MEVi funding and accelerate your sustainability goals.
