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Ottawa Pledges Nearly $22.7 Million for More Than 480 New EV Chargers Across B.C.

Officials frame the move as progress on charging access to support Canada's clean‑growth goals.

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A Rivian R1T charges up at an Electrify Canada station in Merritt, B.C.
FILE - A sign is displayed at an electric vehicle charging station, March 8, 2024, in London, Ohio.

Overview

  • Natural Resources Canada said the money will fund over 480 chargers along highway corridors, in public places, at workplaces and in multi‑unit residential buildings through the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program.
  • BC Hydro received multiple multi‑million‑dollar awards focused on fast charging, including a $5.0 million project adding 65 units at 50–99 kW, 18 at 100–199 kW and four at 200 kW or higher.
  • The City of Victoria secured $395,000 for fleet charging, plus $122,500 for community sites in dense residential areas, while the District of Saanich received $350,000 for 40 Level 2 units and two fast chargers.
  • Ministers said the investment is intended to ease range anxiety and expand access, with projects delivered in collaboration with provincial utilities and municipalities.
  • Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson said tariffs on Chinese‑made EVs will remain in place, as reporting noted industry estimates that Canada needs far more chargers annually to meet sales mandates.