The Ontario government’s EV ChargeON program provides funding for the installation of public electric vehicle (EV) chargers in Ontario communities outside of major cities (communities with less than 170,000 people).

The Program is administered by the Ministry of Transportation and aims to improve network coverage of EV fast chargers to reduce range anxiety by filling existing gaps and support long-distance travel.

EV ChargeON aims to:

• Increase the number of public EV charging stations throughout Ontario to build a more connected network.
• Make public chargers more accessible and affordable.
• Encourage more people to switch to EVs.

EV ChargeON is a competitive, application-based grant program offering up to 50-75% of capital funding through post-construction rebates. Level 2 and Level 3 public Charging Stations are eligible for funding in amounts that are proportional to Charger’s power output. The Program is open to eligible public and private sector applicants.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants, located and operating in Ontario, include:

• Businesses.
• Not-for-profit corporations.
• Municipal governments.
• Indigenous communities, organizations or businesses.
• Broader public sector organizations.

Learn about funding to help small and medium-sized communities become a part of Ontario’s electric vehicle charging network at:
Electric vehicle (EV) ChargeON Program | ontario.ca

Applications will be accepted from October 20, 2023 to January 31, 2024 until 5 p.m. EST.

Questions regarding Program requirements or eligibility? Please contact the Ministry of Transportation by e-mail: evchargeon@ontario.ca