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Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative (EVAFIDI)
Funding for low-emission vehicle infrastructure
Last Update: June 7, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Archived
Location
Canada
Overview
This initiative supported the deployment of electric vehicle and alternative fuel infrastructure across Canada. It provided funding for charging stations and refuelling sites for electric, natural gas and hydrogen vehicles, with a total of $260 million in investments.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Archived
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Deployment of EV fast-charging networks along core routes and highways.
- Installation of natural gas refuelling sites along key freight corridors.
- Installation of hydrogen refuelling sites in major cities.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities
- Utilities
- Retailers
- Provinces and territories
- Universities and colleges
- Charging and refuelling companies
Eligible expenses
- Deployment of charging stations and refuelling infrastructure.
- Construction of public infrastructure for electric, natural gas, or hydrogen vehicles.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Projects were funded through contribution agreements.
- NRCan reviewed and supported participating projects before installation.
- Approved sites could be signed but still not yet installed.
Additional information
- The initiative has ended and is no longer accepting new proposals.
- It supported public charging and refuelling infrastructure for zero-emission and alternative-fuel vehicles.
- Participating organizations included municipalities, utilities, retailers, provinces and territories, universities and colleges, and charging/refuelling companies.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative (EVAFIDI) Program
What is the Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative (EVAFIDI)?
This initiative supported the deployment of electric vehicle and alternative fuel infrastructure across Canada. It provided funding for charging stations and refuelling sites for electric, natural gas and hydrogen vehicles, with a total of $260 million in investments.
Who is eligible for the Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative (EVAFIDI) program?
To be eligible for the Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative (EVAFIDI) program, you must:
Organization seeking infrastructure funding.
Project for EV or alternative fuels.
What expenses are eligible under Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative (EVAFIDI)?
Deployment of EV fast-charging networks along core routes and highways.
Installation of natural gas refuelling sites along key freight corridors.
Installation of hydrogen refuelling sites in major cities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative (EVAFIDI)?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at ZEV-infra-VEZ@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative (EVAFIDI) available?
The Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative (EVAFIDI) program is available across Canada.
Is the Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative (EVAFIDI) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative (EVAFIDI) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative (EVAFIDI)?
Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative (EVAFIDI) is funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)