Chapter 1 · 1.2 Building a cleaner, more competitive economy
Expanding Canada's electric vehicle charging infrastructure
$553M net impact on the budgetary balance over five years, 2026-27 to 2030-31.
The cost line
| Line | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | 2030-31 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expanding Canada's electric vehicle charging infrastructure | … | 69 | 159 | 162 | 162 | 553 |
… no change to existing funding or no fiscal implication · – a further extension will be considered later · 0* less than $0.5 million. Positive numbers cost the budget (spending or forgone revenue); negative numbers improve it.
What the budget says
“Budget 2026 builds on this progress achieved, with the ambition to roughly double the number of federally supported chargers, making it easier for Canadian drivers to save money, plan their routes, and travel in confidence: To support the installation of over 55,000 additional EV chargers in areas where the infrastructure is needed most, Budget 2026 …”
Budget 2026, p. 132 (PDF p. 142)
“To fund research and development for charging infrastructure, Budget 2026 proposes to provide $45 million over five years, starting in 2027-28, to Natural Resources Canada.”
Budget 2026, p. 132 (PDF p. 142)
“To support the transition of the federal fleet to zero-emission vehicles, Budget 2026 proposes to provide $2.2 million over five years, starting in 2027-28, to renew the Greening Government Operations Fleet Program, which conducts readiness assessments to support the transition of the federal vehicle fleet to zero-emission vehicles.”
Budget 2026, p. 133 (PDF p. 143)
Amounts named in the text
Stated amounts can cover different periods, cash or accrual bases, previously announced money and loans. They are not additive with the cost line above.
- $587 million over five years, starting in 2027-28
- $45 million over five years, starting in 2027-28
- $2.2 million over five years, starting in 2027-28
Every federally supported charger needs an electrician, a panel upgrade and often civil work. Contractors who can quote, permit and install quickly will see this demand first.
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