Quebec’s electric charging infrastructure sector
Québec is one of the leading manufacturers of charging infrastructure in North America. It plays a leading role in the development of Canada’s public charging network.
The growth of zero-emissions transport is very dependent on the synchronous development of charging infrastructure. This priority axis brings together all processes related to charging electric vehicles: manufacturing, implementing and operating charging stations, smart and connected infrastructure network management solutions.
Ideas backed by Propulsion Québec
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A critical amount of public charging infrastructure to guarantee the transition to electric vehicles:
the widespread implementation of charging stations (number, territorial coverage, power provided) is crucial to adopting zero-emission vehicles. The provincial strategy for public charging aims to set up one charging station for every 17 vehicles, with the plan to supply 2 million vehicles by 2030.
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Support the innovation of charging technologies:
the development of new charging technologies will provide users with greater flexibility by improving, specifically, the network’s interoperability and reliability, providing better coverage for all types of electric vehicles, and ensuring improved integration with the electric network (smart charging, V2X)
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Installation in strategic locations:
the development of charging stations for multi-unit housing parking lots and charging stations adapted to commercial vehicles are essential to ensuring the energy transition in dense urban areas.
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Need for financing or government support:
to reach our objectives, incentive programs and the regular, consistent and foreseeable implementation of charging infrastructure adapted to all vehicle types are essential.
Key numbers
charging stations in the public charging network in Quebec in 2024.[1]
fast charging stations (FCS) in 2024, and the Plan for a Green Economy expects Hydro-Québec to have installed 2,530 by 2030 as compared to just over one thousand at present.[1]
Canadian public charging station infrastructure in Quebec in 2022.[2]
Electric Circuit’s interactive map
Discover the scale of the network and find a charging station near you using Electric Circuit’s interactive map.
For more information
Laurent Verrier
Director, Project Office
