Private sector support program for the deployment of public fast charging stations

• Financial assistance covers up to 80% of eligible acquisition and installation costs, including applicable fees, before taxes.
• Maximum subsidy per fast charging station depends on power output: $125,000 (100–149.9 kW), $175,000 (150–199.9 kW), and $225,000 (200 kW and above).
• Each eligible project may receive a maximum of $2.5 million per site.
• Total maximum funding per call for projects is $10 million.

• The applicant must be a for-profit business registered with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec.
• The company must have an establishment located in Quebec.
• The project must involve the installation of at least two public fast charging (DCFC) stations per site.
• The charging stations must be strategically located, easily accessible for users, and situated near related services such as restaurants, pharmacies, shopping centres, or food stores.
• The stations must be certified for use in Canada at the time of application and maintained in service for at least 8 years.

Who is eligible?

• For-profit companies registered with the Quebec Business Register and having an establishment in the province.

Eligible expenses

• Purchase of eligible charging stations and related accessories.
• Purchase of lighting equipment and weather protection equipment for the charging area.
• Acquisition of devices or software for energy management of electric vehicle charging.
• Installation costs for various equipment.
• Professional service fees and labor required for the project (such as plans, installation, electrical connection, and infrastructure work).
• Warranty, management/telecommunication, and preventive maintenance fees payable at the time of station purchase.
• Permit fees for the installation of the charging station.
• Costs for environmental assessments.

Eligible geographic areas

• Businesses with a registered establishment in the province of Quebec.

• The second call for projects ended in June 2024, and it is currently not possible to submit new applications.
• Required documents for application submission must be provided in French.
• A single grant can be requested per eligible charging station; if applying for multiple sites, each is evaluated as a separate project.
• The maximum grant is $2.5 million per site and $10 million per call for projects.