Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure

ZEV charging infrastructure is necessary to meeting 2050’s net-zero goal as well support the increasing adoption of electric vehicles by consumers.

Investing in ZEV infrastructure facilitates convenient transition to electric transportation, helping to reduce carbon-based greenhouse gas emissions. Robust charging infrastructure can also stimulate growth of related industries.

Key Highlights
A significant expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is required to meet electric vehicle adoption in line with Canada’s electrification targets and consumer demands.
- Public charging needs for light-duty vehicles (LDVs) will be 830,000 stations by 2050.
- Public charging needs for medium heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs) will be 40,000 stations by 2050
- Private charging needs for medium heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs) will be 337,000 (Level 2) and 87,000 (Level 3) by 2050
Estimated building costs to meet charging infrastructure targets:
- LDV charging network – $20 billion over three decades.
- MHDV charging network – $500 million in 2025 and $7-$13 billion by 2050.
- As electric vehicle adoption increases, grid upgrade requirements will grow, especially in rural areas.
Policy Recommendations
- Long-term plan for electrical vehicle (EV) charger build-out
- National infrastructure deployment plan to align with ZEV targets
- Develop interoperability standards to address lack of integration across charge point providers
- Establish ZEV/EV charging requirements in National Model Building and Electrical Codes
- Implement a ZEV Mandate for LDV and MHDV sectors
- Significantly expand and fund new training programs
Industry Solutions