Ottawa – Electric vehicles (EVs) help keep our air clean and save drivers money. They also represent a major opportunity for Canadian workers and Canada’s economy as we build and power these vehicles right here at home. To help drivers feel confident in making the switch to an EV, the Government of Canada is building a coast-to-coast network of charging stations along highways and in public places, on-street, in multi-use residential buildings, at workplaces and for vehicle fleets.
Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Ottawa – Vanier and, on behalf of Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced funding to install 133 new EV chargers in Ottawa, including:
- City of Ottawa for 25 Level 2 EV chargers across workplaces in Ottawa;
- Hydro Ottawa Limited for 45 Level 2 EV chargers across workplaces in Ottawa;
- Ottawa Carleton Standard Condominium Corporation 947 for 63 Level 2 EV chargers in a multi-unit residential building in Ottawa.
The 133 EV chargers will be available for use by March 31, 2025, to help EV drivers to get to where they need to go with confidence and ease. Before hitting the roads, Canadians can easily map out their route by consulting Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) electric charger and alternative fuelling stations locator.
EVs are a win-win for families looking to save money while helping to keep our air clean. For example, drivers could save over $1,000 on fuel and significant costs on maintenance and service per year. And these savings are in addition to those offered by federal and provincial incentive programs to help Canadians with upfront costs, which could amount to $5,000–$10,000 in savings.
Today’s announcement represents a combined federal investment of more than $500,000 provided through Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program. Additional funding was provided by the organizations, bringing the total combined project costs to more than $1.6 million. Earlier this year, the Government of Canada announced funding for the purchase of 350 zero-emissions buses for the City of Ottawa.
“I am pleased to announce over 130 new EV chargers across our city. Investments like these are helping families in Ottawa and across the country to make the switch, helping to save on fuel at the pump while ensuring clean air for our kids. This is how we are investing in the future, together.” – Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board and MP for Ottawa – Vanier
“We’re making electric vehicles more affordable and charging more available where Canadians live, work and play. Investing in more EV chargers, like the ones announced today in Ottawa, will put more Canadians in the driver’s seat on the road to a strong, healthy net-zero future.” – Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources