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Private sector support program for the deployment of public fast charging stations
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Financial support for installing public fast-charging stations
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Private Sector Support Program for the Deployment of Public Fast Charging Stations provides financial assistance of up to $2.5 million per site (and up to $10 million per project call) to private companies for the purchase and installation of public DC fast charging stations in strategic locations throughout Quebec. Eligible activities include acquiring and installing certified charging stations of at least 100 kW, related infrastructure, and associated professional services.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
- Reduce the ecological footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : June 30, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Activities funded
- Purchase and installation of public fast charging stations (DCFC) at strategic locations accessible to electric vehicle users.
- Deployment of charging sites with a minimum of two fast charging stations per location.
- Installation of fast charging stations near complementary services such as restaurants, pharmacies, shopping centers, or grocery stores.
Eligibility
- 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.
How to apply
1
Verify eligibility requirements
- Ensure your business is a for-profit company registered with the Quebec Enterprise Register
- Verify that you have a physical establishment in Quebec
2
Prepare project plan
- Plan the installation of at least two public fast charging (DCFC) stations per site
- Ensure each charger meets the minimum 100 kW power and is certified for Canada
- Choose strategic and easily accessible locations close to essential services
3
Assemble documentation
- Gather required supporting documents in French
- Compile technical specifications, site plans, and equipment certifications
- Prepare cost estimates and professional service agreements
4
Complete application form
- Complete the application form for each site (each site is a separate project)
- Attach all required documents and cost details before taxes
- Ensure compliance with all technical and eligibility criteria
5
Submit application package
- Submit the full application and supporting documentation to the relevant government program
- Ensure compliance with the French language requirement for all documents
Additional information
- 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.
