Rebate & Incentive Finder
Canada
Federal
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP)
This initiative operates through a phased, Request for Proposals (RFP) approach, offering incentives that cover up to 50% of the total costs of a project. Funding caps are set at $5,000 for each Level 2 charger, and at $100,000 for every Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC). The program encompasses various settings including public areas, on-street charging stations, workplaces, fleet operations, multi-unit residences, and mass transit systems.
As of October 1, 2024, only products manufactured in countries that have a Free Trade Agreement with Canada are eligible for incentives under this program.
Eligibility: Extended to multi-unit residences, workplaces, public venues, fleet operations, and municipal bodies (subject to RFP specifics).
Alberta
Electric Vehicle Charging Program (EVCP)
The Electric Vehicle Charging Program (EVCP) by Alberta Municipalities provides financial rebates to support the purchase and installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Alberta. The program covers up to 46% of total project costs, with a maximum funding of $100,000 per location. Both Level 2 and Level 3 charging stations are eligible under this program.
Eligibility: Applicants must be located in Alberta and can include municipalities, businesses, and other organizations. The EV chargers must be new, owned by the applicant, and installed within the province. All projects are assessed on a case-by-case basis and must meet program criteria.
British Columbia
BC Hydro EV Charger Rebates
Covers 50% of total installation expenses up to $2,000 per Level 2 charger for multi-family buildings and workplaces. Participants also receive 5 free hours of consultation from an EV charging advisor. Additional rebates are provided for projects aligned with the “EV Ready plan.”
Eligibility: Multi-family residences and workplaces (Exclusive to BC Hydro customers)
FortisBC CleanBC Rebates
Provides 50% of total installation costs up to $2,000 per Level 2 charger for multi-family buildings and workplaces. Includes 5 free hours of support from an EV charging advisor.
Eligibility: Multi-family residences and workplaces (Exclusive to FortisBC customers)
CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program
Funds 50% of project expenses up to $80,000 per DCFC (>50 kW) and $130,000 per HPCS (>100 kW). For Indigenous communities, funding may cover up to 90% of project costs.
Eligibility: Public sites and municipalities
CleanBC Go Electric Fleets Program
Offers 50% of project costs up to $5,000 per Level 2 charger with a maximum funding of $50,000 per fleet. For Indigenous communities, funding may cover up to 90% of project costs.
Eligibility: Fleet operations
Manitoba
The Manitoba Climate Action Fund provides financial assistance to organizations installing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The program contributes up to 50% of total project costs, with funding amounts ranging from $5,000 to $100,000 per charger, and a maximum grant of $150,000 per applicant. Eligible projects must align with one or more of the fund’s priorities and involve new installations or expansions of existing EV charging infrastructure within Manitoba.
Eligibility: Applicants must have had active and established operations in Manitoba for at least one year before applying. Projects must be distinct from initiatives already receiving provincial funding.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Provides qualified applicants with a rebate of up to 50% of the costs to purchase and install eligible electric vehicle chargers. The rebate offers up to $5,000 per Level 2 charger and up to $50,000 per Level 3 Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC). Applicants can apply for up to 19 Level 2 chargers, six 20kW-49kW DCFCs, or one 50kW or greater DCFC per entity, with a maximum of 10 distinct sites.
Eligibility: Businesses, non-profit organizations, and municipalities in Newfoundland and Labrador installing chargers at workplaces, for light-duty electric fleet vehicles, in public places, or on-street locations. Chargers must be made available for use by the public or employees of the applicant.
Northwest Territories
NWT Electric Vehicles Infrastructure Program (EVIP)
This application-based program offers funding to support the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the Northwest Territories. The program provides up to 50% of the total eligible project costs, with a maximum of $5,000 per connector for Level 2 charging infrastructure and up to $75,000 per charger for Level 3 fast charging infrastructure.
Eligibility: Open to legal entities incorporated or registered in Canada, including not-for-profit and for-profit organizations such as businesses, industries, utilities, academic institutions, community governments, Indigenous governments and organizations, and GNWT departments and agencies.
Nova Scotia
Efficiency Nova Scotia EV Charging Rebates
Provides up to $29,000 in financial support for apartment and condo building owners to invest in EV charging infrastructure. The program offers two pathways: the EV Ready Approach, which includes a long-term EV charging strategy and rebates for charging stations, and the Standalone EV Charger, which helps offset installation costs.
Rebates cover up to 75% of costs for electrical infrastructure planning, up to $4,000, and 50% of installation costs for Level 2 chargers, up to $3,000 per charger (maximum of $15,000 for EV Ready projects, $10,000 for standalone chargers).
Eligibility: Building owners, condo boards, or other building representatives of multi-unit residential buildings with four or more units in Nova Scotia.
Ontario
Electric Vehicle (EV) ChargeON Program
The EV ChargeON program provides funding for the installation of public electric vehicle (EV) chargers in Ontario communities outside of major cities. The funding covers up to 75% of total project costs with a rebate of up to $150,000 per DC Fast charging station or $7,500 per Level 2 charging station. Total provincial contribution will not exceed the total funding cap of $1 million.
Eligibility: Must be located in a community with a population of 170,000 or less, or in any Indigenous community in Ontario. Applicants can include businesses, not-for-profit corporations, municipal governments, Indigenous communities, organizations or businesses, and broader public sector organizations.
Prince Edward Island
PEI Electric Vehicle Charging Funding Program (PEI EVCF Program)
Provides funding covering up to 75% of total project costs, with a maximum of $7,500 per Level 2 connector, $22,500 per 20-49 kW fast charger, and $75,000 per 50 kW+ fast charger. Each application is limited to 20 chargers or a maximum of $100,000 in total funding.
Eligibility: Businesses, not-for-profit organizations, municipalities, academic institutions, and Indigenous organizations incorporated in PEI. Chargers must be installed in public-access locations and meet Canadian certification standards.
Quebec
Quebec Workplace Charging Station Rebate
Financial aid covering 50% of eligible costs for acquiring and installing charging stations at workplaces, up to $5,000 per port. No specific cap on the number of eligible terminals, yet the total assistance per institution is capped at $25,000 each fiscal year.
Eligibility: Workplaces
Roulez Vert Program – Quebec
Under the Roulez Vert initiative, financial aid is extended to businesses, municipalities, or organizations for installing EV charging stations for corporate or employee vehicles, covering 50% of eligible costs up to $5,000 per single port wireless charging station or $5,000 per connector.
Eligibility: Businesses, municipalities, organizations
Quebec Multi-unit Residential Building Charging Station Rebate
A rebate program for the acquisition, lease, and installation of one or more 240 VAC charging stations in multi-unit residential buildings, offering up to $5,000 per charging station.
Eligibility: Multi-unit residential buildings
Quebec DC Fast Charging Station Rebate for Fleets
Offering up to $60,000 or 50% of total eligible costs for DC fast charging stations utilized by light, medium, and heavy-duty road fleets.
Eligibility: Owners of light, medium, and heavy-duty road fleets
Yukon
Yukon Level 2 Charger Rebate for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings, Workplaces, and Public Sites
Offers a rebate covering 75% of the total costs, up to a maximum of $7,500 per installed Level 2 charger. This rebate is available for multi-unit residential buildings, commercial buildings, and apartments. A maximum of 20 chargers per building can qualify for this rebate.
Eligibility: Owners of multi-unit residential buildings, commercial entities, and institutions in the Yukon.
Yukon Level 2 Charger Rebate for Municipal and First Nations Government Buildings
Provides a rebate covering 90% of the purchase and installation costs, up to a maximum of $9,000 per Level 2 charger. A maximum of 20 chargers per building can qualify for this rebate.Â
Eligibility: Municipal and First Nations governments in the Yukon.
United States
Federal
Beyond the rebates detailed in the rebate finder, businesses may qualify for the AFITC, which as of January 1, 2023, grants a federal tax credit of 30% on the purchase and installation costs of commercial EV chargers, up to $100,000.
Eligibility:
Multi-family buildings and hotels
Commercial parking lot operators and workplaces
Public sites including retail
Corporate and public fleet operators
Municipal transit agencies
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program
The NEVI Formula Program, part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), allocates $7.5 billion for EV charging projects to promote equitable EV access and reduce transportation emissions. Eligible projects within 1 mile of alternative fuel corridors can receive up to 80% of project costs, covering installation, “make-ready” work, and some hardware and software expenses for EV charging infrastructure.
Eligibility: Varies by specific project requirements and state
State
The Alternative Fuels Data Center provides a comprehensive list of incentives and laws related to alternative fuels and vehicles, air quality, fuel efficiency, and other transportation-related topics across all states. To explore the range of incentives available in your specific state, visit the Alternative Fuels Data Center.
