Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program
Run by Natural Resources Canada · Also called ZEVIP
The Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program paid landlords up to $5,000 for Level 2 chargers in multi-unit residential buildings. It closed to new applications; see what replaced it below.
Was up to
$5,000
for Level 2 chargers in multi-unit residential buildings
Verified
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program is closed to new applications
If you already applied, follow up with Natural Resources Canada directly. If you’re planning work now, these programs are open and cover the same upgrades.
Most current rebates now come from provinces and utilities
At a glance
| Maximum amount | Up to 50% of project costs for organizations (no open intake) |
|---|---|
| Funding type | Grant |
| Status | Closed |
| Who can apply | Businesses, Landlords |
| Energy assessment required | No |
| Income-tested | No |
| Closed | Date not published |
| Where | Canada |
| Level | Federal |
| Run by | Natural Resources Canada |
| Official page | natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/transportation-energy-efficiency/zero-emission-vehicle-infrastructure-program |
| Last verified | |
| Verified by | Rebate Researcher, RebateHub |
| Confidence | HighEvery figure matches the official program pages. |
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program. RebateHub.ca, https://rebatehub.ca/rebates/ca-zero-emission-vehicle-infrastructure-program#key-facts. Last verified October 12, 2026. Official source: https://natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/transportation-energy-efficiency/zero-emission-vehicle-infrastructure-program
What you can get
| Upgrade | What you get | Up to |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 chargers in multi-unit residential buildingsUp to 50% of costs, max $5,000 per connector$7,500 per connector for Indigenous applicants, under the terms of past calls for proposals. | Up to 50% of costs, max $5,000 per connector | $5,000 |
How it works
ZEVIP pays up to 50% of the cost of EV charging projects (75% for Indigenous organizations and communities) carried out by organizations such as businesses, utilities, non-profits, condo or property managers, and governments. Individual homeowners cannot apply.
Past calls for proposals funded chargers in multi-unit residential buildings that fall under Part 3 of the National Building Code (a common entrance and either at least three storeys or a footprint over 600 m²), with Level 2 chargers funded up to $5,000 per connector. Funding has also flowed through delivery organizations that run smaller local charger programs.
All ZEVIP streams are closed to applications, including a fast-charging corridor pilot that ran from November 2025 to March 20, 2026. Program funding runs to March 31, 2027.
Who qualifies
- Canadian legal entities (businesses, not-for-profits, utilities, Indigenous organizations, provincial and municipal governments)
- Individuals are not eligible
- Multi-unit residential projects must be in Part 3 buildings under the National Building Code
How applications worked
Step 1: Watch the ZEVIP page for the next call for proposals
Step 2: Condo boards and landlords should also check provincial and utility charger programs
Still planning the upgrade? Get up to 3 quotes
Free, no obligation. We pass your request to up to 3 independent installers who serve your area and, where a program requires it, are registered with it.
- 1. Your project
- 2. Your contact details
- Installers checked against your program’s contractor list, where it has one
- Installers pay us, never you
- Sent to up to 3 installers who serve your area. We don't sell or rent lists.
Sources
Other sources we checked
- natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/transportation-energy-efficiency/zero-emission-vehicle-infrastrusture/zero-emission-vehicle-infrastructure-program
- natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/transportation-energy-efficiency/zero-emission-vehicle-infrastrusture/zero-emission-vehicle-infrastructure-program-0
- natural-resources.canada.ca/corporate/planning-reporting/audit-evaluation/evaluation-zero-emission-vehicle-infrastructure-program