Canada Drives Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Innovation With New $10M Investment
Canada drives electric vehicle infrastructure and innovation with a new $10M federal investment expanding chargers and EV research across multiple provinces.
OTTAWA — The Government of Canada is accelerating the country’s transition to clean transportation with a new $10-million investment supporting electric vehicle infrastructure, innovation, and charging accessibility across multiple provinces.
Natural Resources Canada announced the funding on Friday, with Parliamentary Secretary David Myles delivering the update in Fredericton on behalf of Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson.
The federal investment includes over $9 million through the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) to install more than 1,200 EV chargers nationwide, in partnership with Green Economy Canada and New Brunswick Power. The chargers will be placed at workplaces, public spaces, multi-unit residential buildings, on-street locations, and other high-traffic sites — with a focus on New Brunswick, Alberta, and Ontario.
An additional $1.4 million will support the University of New Brunswick’s research into new magnetic materials intended to make EV motors more efficient and affordable — part of Canada’s broader effort to secure domestic innovation and strengthen EV supply chains.
Boosting Confidence in EV Adoption
Minister Hodgson emphasized that the investment supports both economic growth and Canada’s clean energy transition.
“We are driving the installation of electric vehicle chargers where Canadians live, work and travel and supporting Canadian innovation and research,” Hodgson said.
Myles noted the regional benefits for Atlantic Canada, with many of the new chargers to be installed across New Brunswick, reducing range anxiety for new EV owners.
Green Economy Canada, which is delivering part of the ZEVIP funding, reported high demand from businesses across the country seeking to support EV adoption. New Brunswick Power President Lori Clark added that expanding the province’s charging network is essential to a reliable EV experience.
Supporting Research and a Made-in-Canada EV Future
The University of New Brunswick’s research project — led by Dr. Clodualdo Aranas — aims to advance EV motor technology and contribute to a more competitive domestic EV sector.
UNB President Dr. Paul J. Mazerolle highlighted the importance of federal support for Canadian innovation:
“This support enables our researchers to contribute to a more sustainable, made-in-Canada transportation future.”
Why This Matters
Transportation accounts for 22% of Canada’s total greenhouse gas emissions, making EV adoption central to the country’s climate goals.
Since 2016, the federal government has committed more than $1.2 billion to build EV charging networks nationwide. Other investments — including $23.5 million for public education and test-drive initiatives — aim to increase public confidence in zero-emission vehicles.
With the addition of more than 1,200 new chargers and expanded research capacity, Canada is continuing to scale both the infrastructure and innovation needed to support long-term EV growth.
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