Choosing a home charging station eligible for financial assistance

Your home charging station must be included in the list of charging stations eligible under the Écorecharge program.

Before choosing your charging station, check that the model you are considering appears on the list.

List of eligible charging stations(in French only)

Level 2 charging

The home charging station you choose must support level 2 charging. This means it must be compatible with an electrical voltage of 208 or 240 volts, in alternating current (AC), and installed to operate on it.

From April 1, 2026, only connected charging stations will be eligible for financial assistance. The date on the purchase or rental invoice will be used to verify the station’s eligibility.

A connected charging station, also known as a “smart charger”, can receive, send, and process remote commands using a mobile app or a web application.

This type of charging station allows, for example, programming the start time and duration of charging based on a preset charging schedule, taking into account peak electricity demand periods on the electricity distribution network.

Purchase or lease

You may either purchase or lease your home charging station on a long-term basis.

In the case of a lease, you must have a valid contract for at least 36 months to be eligible for financial assistance.

New charging station

The charging station you acquire must be new.

A charging station used for demonstration purposes is not considered new at the time of resale and is therefore not eligible for financial assistance.

Acquisition from a Canadian retailer

You must acquire your charging station from a Canadian retailer. Charging stations marketed in Canada are approved by an accredited certification body, as required by law.

You may make your purchase online. Make sure the website is Canadian or Québec-based.

When purchasing or leasing your charging station, keep all your invoices. You will be required to include copies of them with your application for financial assistance.

Make sure all invoices are issued in the name of the applicant, that is, in the name of the owner of the electric vehicle.

Be sure to review the eligible expenses and the conditions related to installation work before submitting your application.

If the charging station you wish to install is not on the list of eligible models, you will not be able to apply for the government grant.

Only charging station distributors and manufacturers may request to have a model added to the list of eligible models.