Canada boosts EV charging and motor innovation
More than 9 million Canadian dollars comes through the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) and is split between Green Economy Canada and New Brunswick Power. The two initiatives will deploy over 1,200 charging points nationwide, including Level 2 units and DC fast chargers at workplaces, public destinations, on-street locations and multi-unit residential buildings. The bulk of installations will be located in New Brunswick, Alberta and Ontario.
Green Economy Canada will receive 7 million CAD to deliver 950 Level 2 chargers and 40 fast chargers. Senior Manager Luke Robertson highlighted strong demand, noting that “Canadian businesses are clearly looking to be a part of the transition to electric vehicles.” New Brunswick Power will receive just over 2 million CAD for a target of 240 additional chargers, building on earlier agreements. CEO Lori Clark emphasised customer confidence, saying the expansion is “helping New Brunswickers in their decision to reduce emissions by eliminating range anxiety.”
A further $1.4 million under the Energy Innovation Program supports a University of New Brunswick project focused on new magnetic materials for EV motors. The research seeks to reduce motor cost and improve efficiency through high-silicon electrical steels and rare-earth-free permanent magnets. University President Paul J. Mazerolle said the work “pav[es] the way for a more sustainable, made-in-Canada transportation future.”
According to the Government of Canada, the investment is intended to strengthen confidence in EV adoption by improving public access to charging infrastructure and advancing domestic innovation in core drivetrain technologies. “We are driving the installation of electric vehicles chargers where Canadians live, work and travel and supporting Canadian innovation and research,” added Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources.
The Government of Canada notes that transportation contributes roughly 22 per cent of national greenhouse gas emissions and that more than 1.2 billion CAD has been allocated to charging deployment since 2016. The new measures are positioned as further steps toward a resilient, low-emission transport system.
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