Federal government installs 157 new electric vehicle chargers in Atlantic Canada
October 3, 2025
by CM Staff
New EV chargers are being installed at workplaces, public on-street parking and multi-unit residential buildings in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.
HALIFAX — On Oct. 3, Kody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, on behalf of Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced over $5 million in federal funding for five projects through Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP).
New EV chargers are being installed at workplaces, public on-street parking and multi-unit residential buildings in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island. The projects also reportedly include funding for two Indigenous organizations to install EV chargers serving a highway retail hub and the Halifax International Airport.
“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. By making it easier for people and businesses to choose electric, we’re not just investing in infrastructure — we are giving drivers more options to help power a cleaner, more-sustainable future,” said Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources.
“Atlantic Canadians are ready to lead in the clean energy transition, and today’s investment is about making sure they have the tools to do it. By expanding EV charging infrastructure across our communities, we’re helping families, workers and Indigenous partners make the switch to electric while creating good jobs and supporting local economies,” said Kody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister.
