Subsidies for charging stations: a welcome financial boost
As of March 31, 2025, there were 387,101 electric vehicles (including plug-in hybrids) on the road in Québec. With gas vehicle sales expected to drop sharply over the next decade, many people are looking to go electric quickly — and affordably! While there are financial assistance programs to help with the purchase of an EV, did you know there are also government subsidies to make buying and installing a home charging station more accessible? Here’s an overview of what’s available from all three levels of government.
Provincial
In Québec, the Roulez vert program offers a flat-rate $600 rebate for the purchase and installation of a 240-volt home charging station. Financial assistance is also available for owners of buildings with five or more units, as well as for business owners who want to install a charging station at work.
Federal
The Government of Canada doesn’t offer direct incentives for buying a home charging station, but it does fund provinces to run their own, more generous programs. It also invests in expanding public charging infrastructure nationwide.
Municipal
Many Québec municipalities offer interesting incentives for the purchase and installation of a home charging station. The list found on the Running Electric website (an Équiterre campaign) shows amounts ranging from $100 to $500. It’s worth mentioning that these municipal subsidies are in addition to the provincial government grants, making them even more attractive!
What about Hilo?
With Hilo’s smart solution for electric vehicle charging stations, you can earn cash rewards. Simply plug in your vehicle whenever you need to, and Hilo will ensure it doesn’t recharge during consumption reduction challenges. When the challenge is completed, your vehicle will resume charging without any action on your part. To participate, you must own an Elmec EVduty charger (a Québec company that manufactures chargers here) and get the Hilo hub. Furthermore, the Smart-Home upgrade of your EVduty (a $100 value) is automatically covered by Hilo when you purchase the solution.
