Overview

• Canada has just over 35,000 public charging stations against a revised policy goal of 100,520 needed by the end of 2025.
• British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec account for 88% of charging ports, mirroring 92% of last year’s EV sales and leaving other provinces underserved.
• The federal government issued a call for proposals in 2024 for public and private station projects, with funding decisions still expected by January.
• A mandate requiring 20% of new light-duty vehicle sales to be zero-emission vehicles begins next year, drawing opposition from automakers who warn they cannot meet the benchmark.
• Advances in fast-charging technology along key highway corridors have reduced long-distance charging times but do not compensate for overall charger shortages.