The Ontario government has launched the EV ChargeON program, initially announced in 2022, aimed at assisting small- and medium-sized communities, along with Indigenous communities, in building electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. With a budget of $91 million, the program aims to bolster public EV charging infrastructure across the province. Despite the government's recent announcement, it's important to note that the funding allocation remains unchanged from the original announcement in March 2022.
The program targets communities with populations under 170,000, providing them with an opportunity to apply for funding to support the installation of EV charging stations. Ontario's Minister of Energy, Todd Smith, expressed the government's commitment to advancing towards an electric future and facilitating the electrification of transportation throughout the province. He emphasized the program's goal of deploying thousands of EV chargers across Ontario, signaling a significant step towards enhancing accessibility and support for electric vehicle adoption.
While the government's announcement may seem to suggest additional funding, it clarifies that the $91 million budget allocated for EV ChargeON was part of the initial plan unveiled in 2022. The opening of the application process marks progress towards realizing the program's objectives of expanding EV charging infrastructure, reducing reliance on traditional fossil fuel vehicles, and promoting sustainable transportation options across Ontario.
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