We’re excited to announce that Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) has received Zero Emissions Vehicle Awareness Initiative (ZEVAI) funding from Environment and Climate Change Canada for two new projects.

Project #1: Light-duty vehicle (LDV) fleet charging resource hubs

The LDV fleet charging resource hubs is a regional education and capacity-building initiative designed to accelerate the electrification of LDV fleets operated by municipalities, public agencies, institutions, utilities and commercial organizations. Many fleet decision makers face uncertainty about charging infrastructure, operational integration, winter performance, fleet planning and early engagement with utilities. The Hub provides a structured support system to address these gaps through curated resources, facilitated regional cohorts and guidance for fleet participants.

The project will launch two regional hubs during the funding period: A Prairie Hub (AB, SK, MB) and a Maritime Hub (NB, PEI, NS). While the initial focus is on LDVs, the project will lay the foundation for expansion to include medium and heavy-duty fleets in a subsequent phase.

The goal is to equip fleet operators with the knowledge, confidence and step-by-step tools required to efficiently initiate charging infrastructure projects, from planning to design and implementation. The Hub model combines a national online repository.

EMC is looking forward to collaborating with Community Energy Association and other regional business organisations and associations in the Prairies and Maritimes.

Project #2: Advancing vehicle-grid integration (VGI) in Canada

This project will deliver a national education and engagement initiative to accelerate VGI across Canada by aligning utilities, regulators, automakers, and policymakers around a shared understanding of its benefits and clear pathways to implementation.

With the right conditions in place, VGI can become a cornerstone of Canada’s grid modernization. VGI, which includes both managed charging (V1G) and bidirectional vehicle-to-grid (V2G), enables electric vehicles (EVs) to function as flexible grid assets by shifting charging demand or exporting power back to the grid.

Harnessing VGI technology not only makes EVs more affordable for vehicle owners, but it also improves the affordability, reliability, and sustainability of our electricity system overall. As EV adoption accelerates, VGI can help deliver a more resilient, cost-effective grid while creating new value for customers and utilities.

The goal of this project is to build national alignment among utilities, automakers, policymakers, and regulators. Aligning stakeholders around shared knowledge, best practices, and priorities is a necessary first step to increase the confidence of enablers in these stakeholder groups so that Canada can realize the full benefits of VGI.

While focused on light-duty vehicle charging in alignment with ZEVAI program objectives, outputs will also support broader electrification efforts.

This project will be made possible by a partnership between EMC, Dunsky Climate + Energy Advisors, and supported by leading utilities and the Vehicle Grid Integration Council (VGIC).

Together, these two projects will help accelerate transportation electrification in Canada by building knowledge, strengthening collaboration, and supporting practical implementation. With support from Environment and Climate Change Canada, EMC is proud to work with partners across the country to advance charging infrastructure and unlock the broader grid and affordability benefits of electric mobility.

“We’re investing in more EV chargers across the country, making it even easier for Canadians to get to where they live, work and play. Together with our Auto Strategy, we’re creating good jobs, strengthening Canada’s economy, and building a strong and climate-competitive future.”

– The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature

“Electric Mobility Canada is grateful to the Government of Canada for supporting two practical, high-impact initiatives that will help accelerate transportation electrification across the country. The first will establish light-duty vehicle fleet charging resource hubs in the Prairies and the Maritimes, giving municipalities, public agencies, institutions, utilities, and commercial fleets the guidance, tools, and peer support they need to plan and implement charging infrastructure. The second will advance vehicle-grid integration in Canada by bringing utilities, regulators, automakers, and policymakers together around managed charging and bidirectional charging solutions that can improve affordability, reliability, and sustainability across the electricity system. Together with our partners, Electric Mobility Canada is proud to help build the knowledge, collaboration, and implementation capacity needed to make electric mobility work for communities across Canada.”

– Daniel Breton, President and Chief Executive Officer, Electric Mobility Canada