Canada’s latest EV charging announcement is starting to come into focus, with the federal government revealing exactly where its latest round of more than $10 million in funding will be deployed—and the details confirm what we suspected: this is largely a Level 2-heavy expansion, with a targeted mix of fast chargers in key locations.
Earlier this week, Natural Resources Canada announced funding for more than 1,600 chargers across the country. A backgrounder shows how that money will be distributed, and where drivers can expect to see the biggest impact.
Leading the list is the Greater Toronto Airport Authority, which secured $2.64 million to install a mix of 178 Level 2 chargers and 84 DC fast chargers at Toronto Pearson. Notably, most of the fast chargers fall into the lower power ranges (20–99 kW), suggesting these will be geared toward longer dwell times rather than ultra-fast highway charging.
Another major recipient is Cogir Immobilier, a Quebec-based housing provider, which will install 981 Level 2 chargers across the province. This single project accounts for well over half of the chargers announced and highlights the program’s focus on residential and multi-unit dwellings—one of the biggest gaps in EV adoption.
On the fast-charging side, Lakeland EV Charging is set to deploy 26 DC fast chargers (100–199 kW) across central Ontario, while the Government of Prince Edward Island will add 12 Level 3 chargers across the province. Smaller but still meaningful additions include new fast chargers in Niagara Falls and Dwight, Ontario, including a couple of 200+ kW units, among the fastest announced in this round.
Other projects span multiple provinces, including installations by InterRent REIT and EV Start Inc., both focused primarily on Level 2 deployments in residential and commercial settings. Additional installations are planned in cities like Kingston, London, Edmonton, and Vaughan, as well as at private businesses and dealerships.
The detailed project list, summarized below, shows a two-pronged approach—build out everyday charging where people live and work, while adding select fast chargers where they’re needed most. It may not dramatically improve long-distance charging overnight, but it does move the needle on accessibility, which remains a key barrier for many Canadians considering the switch to electric.
- Greater Toronto Airport Authority (Mississauga, ON) – 178 Level 2, 84 Level 3 chargers
- Cogir (Quebec) – 981 Level 2 chargers
- Lakeland EV Charging (Central ON) – 26 Level 3 fast chargers (100–199 kW)
- InterRent (ON, BC, QC) – 147 Level 2 chargersE
- V Start Inc. (BC, NS, ON, QC) – 104 Level 2 chargers
- City of Niagara Falls (ON) – 8 Level 2, 5 Level 3 (including 200+ kW)
- Prince Edward Island – 12 Level 3 chargers
- City of Kingston (ON) – 30 chargers
- Ever Real Estate (Edmonton, AB) – 54 Level 2 chargers
- Longo’s (Vaughan, ON) – 20 Level 2 chargersSaputo (multi-province) – 20 Level 2 chargers
- Finch Real Property (London, ON) – 11 chargers
- Aho’s Homes (Dwight, ON) – 4 chargers (mix of Level 2 & Level 3)
- Voisin Chrysler (Elmira, ON) – 3 chargers (Level 2 & Level 3)
- Plug’n Drive (National) – EV education and test drive program expansion
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