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Écorecharge – Financial assistance for charging station analysis and installation projects in a business or organization

Financial support for electric charging projects

Offered by
Government of Québec

Record updated

Funding available
$ 500,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Individuals residing in Quebec who have acquired and registered an eligible electric vehicle may apply under the home or multi-unit residential streams.
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Overview

Écorecharge is a Government of Quebec program that supports individuals, building managers, businesses, municipalities and organizations in Quebec with fixed amounts or up to 75% of eligible costs for EV charging analysis, infrastructure and charger projects. Eligible activities include home or multi-unit charger installations, electrical infrastructure upgrades, and external consultant analyses of charging solutions.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$500,000
Maximum share of project costs
50%
Financing goals
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Renovate or adapt facilities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Canadians
Legal structures
Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Ecotrcharge support documents updated

The Écorecharge supporting-document page now adds requirements for turnkey charging service companies and clarifies what must be submitted with the application.

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The Écorecharge supporting-document page now includes a specific section for turnkey charging service companies. Applicants must provide a detailed service contract showing that financial assistance is deducted from the amounts billed to the user organization, along with the user organization’s contact details. The page also adds a new instruction for online applications: when answering the field about the applicant’s main economic activity, the response must be given for the user organization.

Official source: quebec.ca
September 19, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals residing in Quebec who have acquired and registered an eligible electric vehicle may apply under the home or multi-unit residential streams.
  • Residents who own an eligible multi-unit residential building, businesses that own or manage an eligible multi-unit building, and syndicates of co-ownership may apply under the multi-unit building streams.
  • Businesses registered in the Registre des entreprises du Québec that operate and have an establishment in Quebec may apply.
  • Municipalities of Quebec, Indigenous communities, and public organizations in Quebec that are not excluded under section 3 may apply.
  • Private organizations and turnkey charging service providers may apply where the applicable stream allows them.

Who is not eligible

  • Quebec ministries and budgetary bodies listed in Annex 1 of the Act respecting financial administration, Quebec government enterprises listed in Annex 3, the Centre de gestion de l’équipement roulant (CGER), and persons designated by the National Assembly cannot apply.
  • Federal departments and agencies listed in Schedules I and I.1 of the Financial Administration Act cannot apply.
  • Applicants entered in the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA), including applicants whose subcontractors are entered in the RENA, cannot apply.
  • Applicants in bankruptcy or insolvency, or in litigation with the MELCCFP or any other ministry, cannot apply.
  • Applicants that defaulted on obligations related to previous Quebec government financial assistance or do not meet the integrity standards expected of a public-funds recipient cannot apply.

Eligible expenses

  • Purchase or eligible long-term lease of eligible charging stations, including transport costs.
  • Accessories directly related to charger use, such as cable management systems and pedestals.
  • Installation labour and materials, electrical connection work, commissioning, and electrical supply infrastructure.
  • Energy management systems, detailed plans and specifications, surface repair, protection bollards, and oversizing work for future chargers.
  • External consultant professional fees for eligible analysis, feasibility, energy, charging-needs, and solution-design work.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Projects for charging stations eligible under other programs or measures of the Government of Quebec, as well as charging station installation projects that have already received a grant or for which a grant application has already been submitted under the Roulez vert or Transportez vert programs.
  • Spare parts, maintenance costs, and temporary connection fees.
  • Accessories not directly related to the installation of the charging station or the use of the charging ports, as well as weather protection to shelter the charging station or its user.
  • Costs related to the operation of the charging station, including network management, maintenance, communication, and extended warranties, as well as parking lot and sidewalk development costs other than restoring damaged sections.
  • Costs related to the aesthetic covering of a new building or an electrical room, generators, batteries, solar panels or other energy conversion or storage equipment, taxes, and administrative costs borne by the applicant.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec

Activities funded

  • Acquisition and installation of home charging stations.
  • Acquisition and installation of individual charging stations in multi-unit residential buildings.
  • Electric-vehicle charging projects in multi-unit residential buildings, including electrical infrastructure upgrades.
  • Analysis projects and charging-station installation projects in a business or organization.

How to apply

  • Prepare the supporting documents.
  • Fill out the application form in the online services.
  • Submit the charger listing request by completing the form on the program website and sending the requested documents.

Documents Needed

  • The detailed invoice and proof of payment for the eligible charging stations purchased and installed.
  • The detailed, itemized invoice and proof of payment for the installation work for the charging stations and the electrical supply infrastructure; where applicable, the invoice and proof of payment for consulting services for the design and planning of the project or for a device or software for managing energy consumption.
  • Photos of the installed charging stations showing all the claimed stations, the serial numbers, the new electrical infrastructure, where applicable, and an overall view of the project.
  • Where applicable, the long-term lease agreement for the leased charging stations, the turnkey charging services contract with the invoices and proof of payment for the initial instalments already made, the detailed service contract and the contact information of the user organization, or the partnership agreement between the organizations using the charging stations.
  • For a large-scale project, the Application Form for Participation – Large-Scale Project and detailed, itemized project quotes.

Processing and Agreement

  • After submission, the program administrator reviews the application.
  • If corrections or additional information are required, the applicant is notified by email and must update the file through the online account.
  • Once approved, the applicant is informed by email, and payment is normally issued by cheque by mail within four to six weeks.
  • Applicants must keep all documents and supporting records related to the application for three years after payment.
  • Large-scale projects with estimated eligible expenses over 150 000 $ are handled under an agreement, and remaining payments or required reimbursements may be adjusted if actual costs differ from planned costs.

Additional information

  • The Cadre normatif du programme Écorecharge has legal value and prevails over web pages and other published information.
  • The Gouvernement du Québec may require repayment of financial assistance if program conditions are not met.
  • The MELCCFP may verify installation work, charging stations, and eligible expenses from the date an application is received and during the three years following payment.
  • The MELCCFP may limit the number of accepted applications to respect the available budget.

Contacts

ecorecharge@environnement.gouv.qc.ca
1 866 266-0008
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Écorecharge – Financial assistance for charging station analysis and installation projects in a business or organization Program

What is the Écorecharge – Financial assistance for charging station analysis and installation projects in a business or organization?

Écorecharge is a Government of Quebec program that supports individuals, building managers, businesses, municipalities and organizations in Quebec with fixed amounts or up to 75% of eligible costs for EV charging analysis, infrastructure and charger projects. Eligible activities include home or multi-unit charger installations, electrical infrastructure upgrades, and external consultant analyses of charging solutions.

How much funding can be received?

Écorecharge – Financial assistance for charging station analysis and installation projects in a business or organization Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Écorecharge – Financial assistance for charging station analysis and installation projects in a business or organization program?

To be eligible for the Écorecharge – Financial assistance for charging station analysis and installation projects in a business or organization program, you must: Businesses must be registered in the Registre des entreprises du Québec and have a Quebec establishment. Eligible buildings or establishments must be located in Quebec. Applicants must apply under an eligible stream and meet that stream’s specific vehicle, building, or charging-station conditions.

What expenses are eligible under Écorecharge – Financial assistance for charging station analysis and installation projects in a business or organization?

Purchase or eligible long-term lease of eligible charging stations, including transport costs. Accessories directly related to charger use, such as cable management systems and pedestals. Installation labour and materials, electrical connection work, commissioning, and electrical supply infrastructure. Energy management systems, detailed plans and specifications, surface repair, protection bollards, and oversizing work for future chargers. External consultant professional fees for eligible analysis, feasibility, energy, charging-needs, and solution-design work.

Who can I contact for more information about the Écorecharge – Financial assistance for charging station analysis and installation projects in a business or organization?

You can contact Government of Québec by email at ecorecharge@environnement.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1 866 266-0008.

Where is the Écorecharge – Financial assistance for charging station analysis and installation projects in a business or organization available?

The Écorecharge – Financial assistance for charging station analysis and installation projects in a business or organization program is available the province of Quebec.