Canada Accelerates Transition to Zero-emissions Vehicles

Source: | · GOVERNMENT OF CANADA · | August 13, 2025

Canada is leading the way on the infrastructure, innovation and partnerships required to transition to electric transportation.

Today, Claude Guay, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced more than $25 million for 33 projects aimed at improving electric vehicle (EV) charging availability, decarbonizing freight transportation and developing innovative technologies for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. This funding from Canada’s new government will make zero-emission vehicles more practical for Canadian families and companies, encouraging innovation that will strengthen Canada’s auto sector.

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) contributed more than $9.7 million to 23 projects to install more than 850 EV chargers across Canada through the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP). These investments will make it easier for Canadians to access convenient electric vehicle charging stations at their workplaces, in public spaces, along highways and where they live in multi-unit buildings.      

Additionally, NRCan contributed $8 million for six projects under the Energy Innovation Program (EIP). These projects will drive innovation in the medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sectors, address real-world operational challenges for electric fleets and support the development of Canadian intellectual property.