The federal government announced a $10.9-million investment to complete 22 electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure and education projects, accelerating the transition to zero-emission transportation for Canadians living in various types of housing.

“Driving electric can save a Canadian household between $23,000 and $32,000 over 10 years, but for the nearly one in three Canadian families who live in condominiums, stratas, and apartments, those savings can be out of reach,” said Travis Allan, president and CEO of the Canadian Charging Infrastructure Council. “ Every day, condo boards, property managers, and landlords ask our members the same question: What do we do when a resident wants to install electric vehicle charging? This guide, funded by the Government of Canada, will give them clear, practical answers, and help ensure the benefits of low-cost electric driving reach every Canadian, not just those with a driveway.”

The funding includes almost $9 million to install nearly 400 chargers through nine projects funded by the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program. Additionally, around $2 million in funding will support 13 education and awareness initiatives about EV charging.

In British Columbia, these investments build on electrification efforts in the province, where there are now more than 8,900 public charging ports–an increase of 87 per cent since 2023.