Canada is investing over $1B in electric vehicle chargers – EQ Mag

The Government of Canada is investing over $1.2 billion in projects to build almost 84,500 chargers by 2027, of which thousands are already in service.

SHAWINIGAN : Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited the facilities of EV charger manufacturer FLO in Shawinigan, Quebec, to highlight made-in-Canada chargers.

The Government of Canada is investing over $1.2 billion in projects to build almost 84,500 chargers by 2027, of which thousands are already in service. This is in addition to charging stations supported by investments from provinces, territories, and the private sector.

“Canadian-made electric vehicle chargers are win-win-win: not only do they support good middle-class jobs and position Canada as a global leader on clean tech, they also make it easier than ever for Canadians to choose an EV as their next vehicle,” said said Trudeau. “Going electric saves families money on monthly expenses, all while keeping our air clean for generations to come.”

While in Quebec, the Prime Minister will visit the Hydrogen Research Institute (HRI) of the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, which conducts research on technologies to support the storage, production, and use of hydrogen. The Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières is supporting the development of Canadian hydrogen hubs and supply chains, to help cut emissions from transportation, including trucking and marine transportation. Developing and adopting more hydrogen technology.

Source: canadianmanufacturing