The Government of Canada has unveiled more than $10 million in new federal funding aimed at expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging access and accelerating homegrown motor innovation.
The new investment is split between two major initiatives: the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP), which will receive more than $9 million, and the Energy Innovation Program, which will receive $1.4 million to boost EV research at the University of New Brunswick.
Over 1,200 New EV Chargers
The bulk of the funding—just over $9 million—will go toward installing more than 1,200 new EV chargers across Canada. These deployments will be led by two organizations: Green Economy Canada and New Brunswick Power Corporation.
Green Economy Canada is receiving the largest share, securing $7 million to install 950 Level 2 chargers and 40 DC fast chargers across New Brunswick, Alberta, and Ontario.
New Brunswick Power will receive an additional $2.1 million, bringing their total federal support under ZEVIP to just over $3 million. The latest round of funding will help deploy 240 new chargers at workplaces, multi-unit residential buildings, public spaces, and on-street locations.
Boosting Canadian EV Innovation
Beyond charging stations, the federal government is also directing $1.4 million to the University of New Brunswick to help develop next-generation motor materials. Led by Dr. Clodualdo Aranas, the project focuses on high-silicon steels and rare-earth-free permanent magnets—technology that could reduce the cost of EV motors while boosting efficiency.
Canada Pushes Toward 2029 Charging Targets
The federal government has now committed more than $1.2 billion to EV charging infrastructure since 2016, funding thousands of chargers nationwide as part of its goal to deploy 84,500 chargers and 45 hydrogen stations by 2029.
