EVSE stands for “Electric Vehicle Service Equipment,” and the term includes electric vehicle charging stations. An EVSE rebate is frequently the same as a rebate for an electric vehicle charging station, unless the rebate or tax credit program specifies rebates only for certain other items encompassed by EVSE (installation, for example).
Federal, Provincial and Local Electric Car Tax Credits, Incentives & Rebates
In addition to broad-scale electric vehicle incentives, provinces and utilities provide incentive programs, rebates and tax credits specifically for purchasing and installing EV charging equipment across Canada. Search what is available in your area by entering your postal code below.
Here’s a summary of electric vehicle incentives by province/territory. Included are EVSE tax credits and Level 2 EV charging rebates, as well as rebates for electric cars. In addition to local incentives, the federal rebate for electric cars applies throughout Canada. If you have any questions, read our FAQ section.
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up to $280000000
- The Government of Canada's Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) provides rebates to entities toward the purchase and installation of EV chargers. Entities that purchase and install EV chargers are eligible to receive up to 50% of total project costs, to a maximum of $5,000 per connector.
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$2500 - $5000
- Transport Canada offers incentives of up to $5,000 on the purchase or lease of eligible battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and longer-range plug-in hybrid vehicles. Shorter range plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are eligible for an incentive of $2,500.
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up to $280000000
- The Government of Canada's Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) provides rebates to entities toward the purchase and installation of EV chargers. Entities that purchase and install EV chargers are eligible to receive up to 50% of total project costs, to a maximum of $5,000 per connector.
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$2500 - $5000
- Transport Canada offers incentives of up to $5,000 on the purchase or lease of eligible battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and longer-range plug-in hybrid vehicles. Shorter range plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are eligible for an incentive of $2,500.
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up to $5000
- BC Hydro offers rebates for apartment and condos covering 50% of purchase and installation costs of eligible, new, Level 2 (208-volt or 240-volt) charging stations to a maximum of $5,000.
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up to $350
- BC Hydro offers rebates for single-family homes of 50% of purchase and installation costs of eligible, up to $350 on new, Level 2 charging equipment.
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up to $14000
- EV Ready plan rebate: A rebate of up to $3,000 for the creation of an EV Ready plan – a professional strategy for your building to make at least one parking space per residential unit EV Ready. EV Ready infrastructure rebate: A rebate of up to 50% of costs to install the electrical infrastructure required to implement your EV Ready plan, to a maximum of $600 per parking space, and a project maximum of $120,000. EV charger rebate: A rebate of up to $1,400 per to purchase and install Level 2 networked EV chargers to implement your building’s EV Ready plan, to a maximum of $14,000.
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up to $280000000
- The Government of Canada's Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) provides rebates to entities toward the purchase and installation of EV chargers. Entities that purchase and install EV chargers are eligible to receive up to 50% of total project costs, to a maximum of $5,000 per connector.
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up to $250
- To promote the use of cars running on clean energy, the Regional District of Nanaimo offers an $250 incentive for the purchase and installation of a level 2 home EV charger.
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up to $3000
- The Government of British Columbia offers an after-tax point of sale rebate of up to $3,000 for eligible ZEV vehicles. Vehicles with an MSRP of over $55,000 shall not be considered eligible for the rebate.
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$2500 - $5000
- Transport Canada offers incentives of up to $5,000 on the purchase or lease of eligible battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and longer-range plug-in hybrid vehicles. Shorter range plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are eligible for an incentive of $2,500.
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up to $280000000
- The Government of Canada's Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) provides rebates to entities toward the purchase and installation of EV chargers. Entities that purchase and install EV chargers are eligible to receive up to 50% of total project costs, to a maximum of $5,000 per connector.
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$2500 - $5000
- Transport Canada offers incentives of up to $5,000 on the purchase or lease of eligible battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and longer-range plug-in hybrid vehicles. Shorter range plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are eligible for an incentive of $2,500.
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up to $280000000
- The Government of Canada's Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) provides rebates to entities toward the purchase and installation of EV chargers. Entities that purchase and install EV chargers are eligible to receive up to 50% of total project costs, to a maximum of $5,000 per connector.
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$2500 - $5000
- Transport Canada offers incentives of up to $5,000 on the purchase or lease of eligible battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and longer-range plug-in hybrid vehicles. Shorter range plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are eligible for an incentive of $2,500.
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up to $280000000
- The Government of Canada's Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) provides rebates to entities toward the purchase and installation of EV chargers. Entities that purchase and install EV chargers are eligible to receive up to 50% of total project costs, to a maximum of $5,000 per connector.
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$2500 - $5000
- Transport Canada offers incentives of up to $5,000 on the purchase or lease of eligible battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and longer-range plug-in hybrid vehicles. Shorter range plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are eligible for an incentive of $2,500.
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up to $280000000
- The Government of Canada's Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) provides rebates to entities toward the purchase and installation of EV chargers. Entities that purchase and install EV chargers are eligible to receive up to 50% of total project costs, to a maximum of $5,000 per connector.
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$2500 - $5000
- Transport Canada offers incentives of up to $5,000 on the purchase or lease of eligible battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and longer-range plug-in hybrid vehicles. Shorter range plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are eligible for an incentive of $2,500.
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up to $280000000
- The Government of Canada's Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) provides rebates to entities toward the purchase and installation of EV chargers. Entities that purchase and install EV chargers are eligible to receive up to 50% of total project costs, to a maximum of $5,000 per connector.
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$2500 - $5000
- Transport Canada offers incentives of up to $5,000 on the purchase or lease of eligible battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and longer-range plug-in hybrid vehicles. Shorter range plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are eligible for an incentive of $2,500.
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up to $280000000
- The Government of Canada's Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) provides rebates to entities toward the purchase and installation of EV chargers. Entities that purchase and install EV chargers are eligible to receive up to 50% of total project costs, to a maximum of $5,000 per connector.
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$2500 - $5000
- Transport Canada offers incentives of up to $5,000 on the purchase or lease of eligible battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and longer-range plug-in hybrid vehicles. Shorter range plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are eligible for an incentive of $2,500.
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up to $280000000
- The Government of Canada's Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) provides rebates to entities toward the purchase and installation of EV chargers. Entities that purchase and install EV chargers are eligible to receive up to 50% of total project costs, to a maximum of $5,000 per connector.
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$2500 - $5000
- Transport Canada offers incentives of up to $5,000 on the purchase or lease of eligible battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and longer-range plug-in hybrid vehicles. Shorter range plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are eligible for an incentive of $2,500.
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up to $280000000
- The Government of Canada's Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) provides rebates to entities toward the purchase and installation of EV chargers. Entities that purchase and install EV chargers are eligible to receive up to 50% of total project costs, to a maximum of $5,000 per connector.
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$2500 - $5000
- Transport Canada offers incentives of up to $5,000 on the purchase or lease of eligible battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and longer-range plug-in hybrid vehicles. Shorter range plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are eligible for an incentive of $2,500.
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up to $5000
- A government incentive program helps businesses offer their employees EV charging at work. This incentive covers 50% of the acquisition and installation costs up to $5,000 per connector or per charger.
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up to $500
- The city of Dorval offers a subsidy of 50% of the cost of the acquisition and installation of a level 2 home charger, up to $500.
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up to $100
- Residents of East Angus can claim a $100 incentive to purchase a level 2 home charging station. You must do an authorization request to the building and environment inspector before you do the charger installation.
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up to $250
- The city of Joliette has also put in place a program to encourage its citizen to change their car for an electric vehicle. This program includes a 25% rebate for the acquisition and installation of a level 2 home charger, up to $250.
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up to $250
- If you are a Marieville citizen with a residential building, you can claim a 25% incentive that covers the costs of acquisition and installation of a level 2 charger. The maximum amount allowed is $250.
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up to $280000000
- The Government of Canada's Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) provides rebates to entities toward the purchase and installation of EV chargers. Entities that purchase and install EV chargers are eligible to receive up to 50% of total project costs, to a maximum of $5,000 per connector.
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up to $600
- The Government of Quebec provides a $600 rebate to individuals to install an EV charger.
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up to $5000
- The Quebec provincial government offers a rebate for multi-unit residential buildings covering 50% of the costs of acquisition and installation of a level 2 charger, up to $5,000 for five-person buildings. Larger properties may be eligible for additional incentives, up to $25,000.
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up to $600
- The Quebec provincial government offers a rebate of $600 for the purchase of a level 2 (240 volts) home charging station, for residential homes.
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up to $5000
- The Government of Quebec provides rebates to not for profit organizations, municipalities and multi-unit buildings a $5000 rebate per EVSE charging station installed.
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up to $100
- The citizens of the city of Épiphanie can claim a $100 incentive to equip their home with a level 2 charging station. Other conditions may apply.
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up to $2000
- The city of Épiphanie also has an incentive for businesses who want to get a commercial charger. This incentive covers 50% of the purchase cost on the second charger installed, up to $2000.
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$2500 - $5000
- Transport Canada offers incentives of up to $5,000 on the purchase or lease of eligible battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and longer-range plug-in hybrid vehicles. Shorter range plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are eligible for an incentive of $2,500.
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up to $8000
- The Quebec provincial government offers individuals, businesses, organizations and Québec municipalities a rebate of up to $8,000 on the purchase or lease of a new, eligible electric vehicle.
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up to $280000000
- The Government of Canada's Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) provides rebates to entities toward the purchase and installation of EV chargers. Entities that purchase and install EV chargers are eligible to receive up to 50% of total project costs, to a maximum of $5,000 per connector.
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$2500 - $5000
- Transport Canada offers incentives of up to $5,000 on the purchase or lease of eligible battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and longer-range plug-in hybrid vehicles. Shorter range plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are eligible for an incentive of $2,500.
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up to $280000000
- The Government of Canada's Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) provides rebates to entities toward the purchase and installation of EV chargers. Entities that purchase and install EV chargers are eligible to receive up to 50% of total project costs, to a maximum of $5,000 per connector.
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$2500 - $5000
- Transport Canada offers incentives of up to $5,000 on the purchase or lease of eligible battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and longer-range plug-in hybrid vehicles. Shorter range plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are eligible for an incentive of $2,500.
FAQs
What is EVSE? Is a rebate or tax credit for EVSE different than for an electric car charging station tax credit or rebate?
What is the difference between a tax credit and a rebate?
Is an EV charger tax credit or rebate available to me?
How long will it take to get my rebate?
Often, instead of cash, utilities or municipalities will offer a tax credit for an electric vehicle charging station. Rebates in the form of tax credits are simply dollars subtracted from the amount of tax money owed when taxes are paid.
Please see our top summary of electric vehicle incentives by state above to see what we know to be available in your area. While we make every effort to keep this list updated, we cannot guarantee this list is comprehensive, so please check with your local government or utility to find out if level 2 charger rebates and other environmental safety programs for consumers are available in your area.
Terms vary, but frequently tax credits are applied to the tax filings for the year in which the EV charger was purchased. Please check with the administrator of the rebate or credit program for details or visit their main office before buying.
Are there rebates for EV cars and EV charging stations?
How much is a typical EV charger rebate?
What if I’ve already purchased an EV charger?
In many cases, yes. There are programs providing separate rebates and/or tax credits for both EV cars (including Tesla models, Chevrolet Bolt, Nissan Leaf or even hybrid models, such as Toyota Prius and Ford Hybrid) and EV charging stations. Note that in some events new electric vehicles must be purchased from a licensed auto dealer. Check the drop-down menu above for details and eligibility.
EVSE tax credits and rebates vary. In some cases, they can be small—50 dollars or so. In other cases, they can be quite large compared to the cost of an electric vehicle charger model like a JuiceBox, making the charging station available for just a small fraction of original price. Please consult summary list above.
In some cases, you can obtain a rebate for an EV charging station even if you purchased the charger prior to the rebate program start date. Please check content with the program administrator to find out for efficiency.
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