EVWire brief: The Government of Canada has announced the installation of 157 new EV chargers across Atlantic Canada, funded through Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP).
This $5 million investment spans five projects in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Prince Edward Island, supporting public, residential, and workplace charging locations to help accelerate EV adoption in the region.
Strategic Deployment Across Atlantic Canada:
Nova Scotia Power will receive $3 million to install 60 Level 3 fast chargers across public locations, expanding highway and urban coverage.
Steele Auto Group Ltd. will deploy 37 Level 2 and 28 Level 3 chargers at its dealership network across all four Atlantic provinces, backed by $1.3 million in funding.
Nikmaq Trading Inc. (Goffs, NS) will install 10 Level 3 chargers near Halifax Stanfield International Airport, supported by $742,500.
Glooscap First Nation in Hantsport, NS, will receive $225,000 to add 2 Level 3 chargers at Glooscap Landing, powered by a solar microgrid through Indigenous Services Canada.
Southwest Properties (Halifax) will install 20 Level 2 chargers in multi-unit residential buildings with $100,000 in ZEVIP support.
Together, these projects bring 157 new EV chargers to the Atlantic region — improving charging access and reliability for residents and travelers alike.
Atlantic Canada has lagged behind other regions in EV charging density, with many rural and coastal communities facing “charging deserts.” This coordinated investment targets those gaps by adding chargers along highways, airports, workplaces, and apartment buildings.
Additionally, these provinces widely rely on tourism revenue for their economies and by providing additional charging options, tourists that travel across Atlantic Canada should have reduced range anxiety.
The initiative also builds on Canada’s 2035 zero-emission vehicle sales mandate and complements regional efforts to decarbonize transportation, reduce emissions, and support clean energy growth.
Quotes:
“The Government of Canada is making it easier for Canadians to go electric by building reliable charging infrastructure where people need it. Every new EV charger we help install brings us one step closer to a cleaner, more connected Atlantic Canada.”
Since 2016, Canada has invested more than $1 billion to expand EV charging and refuelling infrastructure through ZEVIP and related programs. Over 57,000 chargers are expected to be funded by 2027, supporting the federal goal of making EV charging available where Canadians live, work, and travel.
This latest Atlantic integrates clean energy and Indigenous-led innovation into EV infrastructure planning. As more utilities, developers, and municipalities join the effort, the region is positioned to become a stronger player in Canada’s electric mobility transition.
The Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) provides cost-shared funding to support EV charger installations in public places, multi-unit residential buildings, workplaces, and fleets. The program’s objective is to accelerate Canada’s transition to zero-emission vehicles and reduce transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions.
Sources: Canada.ca
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