The adoption of electric vehicles continues to grow in Quebec, increasing demand for high-performance and accessible charging infrastructure. To encourage businesses, municipalities, and organizations to take part in this energy transition, the Government of Quebec offers financial assistance through the Écorecharge program.
This subsidy makes it possible to significantly reduce the costs related to the acquisition and installation of direct-current fast charging stations (DCFC), as well as the electrical infrastructure work required for their deployment. Here is everything you need to know to take advantage of this program.
The Écorecharge program is a government initiative designed to accelerate transportation electrification in Quebec by financially supporting charging station installation projects in the following sectors:
The program covers both Level 2 charging stations and direct-current fast charging stations (DCFC).
The Écorecharge program reimburses up to 50% of eligible expenses related to:
For a direct-current fast charging station (DCFC), the maximum amount of financial assistance cannot exceed the acquisition cost of the charging station.
Simplified example
| Expense | Amount |
| Purchase of the DCFC | $80,000 |
| Installation and electrical infrastructure | $60,000 |
| Total eligible | $140,000 |
| Potential subsidy (50%) | $70,000 |
Because the amount remains below the acquisition cost of the charging station ($80,000), the financial assistance could reach $70,000.
The program covers much more than the purchase of the charging station.
Eligible expenses include:
The following costs may also be eligible:
The program also covers:
This component is particularly valuable for sites that want to install several charging stations without having to significantly increase their electrical capacity.
Yes. The program recognizes the importance of planning for future growth in charging needs.
Costs related to:
may be eligible even if all charging stations are not installed immediately.
This approach allows organizations to reduce future costs while taking advantage of work that has already been completed.
When a project exceeds $150,000 in eligible expenses, it is considered a large-scale project.
In this context:
This measure makes it easier to carry out strategic projects involving several fast charging stations or major electrical infrastructure.
When a company chooses a turnkey charging solution, the service provider may submit the subsidy application on behalf of the project.
However, the provider must demonstrate that the financial assistance obtained is effectively reflected in the cost charged to the user organization.
This approach allows businesses to simplify the administrative management of the project while benefiting from the available government assistance.
To be eligible:
All work must be carried out in accordance with the Quebec Construction Code and performed by a qualified electrical contractor.
Certain expenses are excluded from the program.
A detailed project analysis generally makes it possible to quickly identify which costs are eligible and which are not.
The installation of a fast charging station often represents a major investment that requires:
At Bornes Québec, we support businesses, municipalities, and institutions at every step:
Our goal is to maximize your financial assistance while ensuring scalable and high-performance infrastructure.
The program reimburses up to 50% of eligible expenses.
Yes. Electrical infrastructure work represents a significant portion of eligible expenses.
Yes. Energy management systems are part of the eligible expenses.
Yes. The program provides a maximum of $500,000 per site and per company.
Yes. Certain oversizing work on the electrical infrastructure may be eligible.
Thanks to the Écorecharge program, Quebec businesses, municipalities, and organizations can significantly reduce the cost of installing a direct-current fast charging station (DCFC). By covering up to 50% of eligible expenses, including electrical infrastructure and energy management systems, this financial assistance facilitates the implementation of high-performance and sustainable charging projects.
With its expertise in planning, energy management, and turnkey installation, Bornes Québec supports organizations in developing optimized charging projects that comply with the requirements of the Écorecharge program.
