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EV chargers

Everything about charging at home in Québec: the power you need, what the Code requires, the $600 grant, and what changes in a condo or a rental.

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7 min readInstalling a home EV charger: steps, Code and the $600 grantA level 2 charger needs a dedicated 240 V circuit and enough capacity at the electrical service. Here are the steps with an electrician, what the Code requires for the outlet and the circuit, the solutions when the service is tight, and Québec’s $600 grant.
  • Level 2 is a 240 V charger on a dedicated circuit: a 32 A charger on a 40 A circuit is enough for most drivers.
  • Before buying, the load calculation tells whether the service is enough; if not, the 2026 Code recognizes three solutions without necessarily going to 200 A.
  • A charger outlet carries a label; at 120 V outdoors and within 2.5 m of the ground, it is protected by a Class A GFCI.
Read the guide 5 min readChoosing an EV charger: 32 A or 48 A, cable, outdoor, connectedAt home, a 32 A charger on a 40 A circuit (about 7.7 kW) is enough for the vast majority of drivers: a full charge overnight. A 48 A charger (60 A circuit, about 11.5 kW) charges faster, but needs more capacity in the panel. The right choice depends on your vehicle, your driving and your electrical service.Read the guide 7 min readThe garage: outlets, EV charger, sub-panel and heatingThe Code calls for a duplex outlet for each car space, an outlet near each cord-connected door opener and a circuit reserved for garage outlets. An attached garage follows the dwelling rules, a new house with a garage must be ready for a charger, and a charger outlet has its own rules. Here is everything to plan, from heating to the workshop.Read the guide

The $600 grant

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4 min readThe $600 home charger grant, step by stepQuébec pays $600 toward buying or leasing a home charger costing more than $600 before taxes. The charger must be installed and you must have your electric vehicle when you apply online, with the installation invoice as proof. There is no maximum delay, but it’s better not to wait.
  • $600 toward buying or leasing a new, certified, connected Level 2 charger costing more than $600 before taxes.
  • For a detached, row, semi-detached house or a duplex; three or more units: another stream, up to $5,000.
  • Since April 1, 2026, only connected chargers on the official list are eligible.
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Condos and rentals

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5 min readAn EV charger in a condo: where to startIn a condo, the charger involves the common areas and the building’s electrical service: you need the board’s approval, a decision on which meter it connects to, and a check of the available capacity. A clear electrical assessment moves the file forward faster than any discussion at a meeting. An Écorecharge rebate exists for chargers in multi-unit buildings.
  • Three questions to settle: the board’s approval, the meter and the capacity of the building’s service.
  • 2026 Code: in a building of 5 or more units, an overall plan must provide for charging at every space, except visitor spaces.
  • An individual charger from your panel, or shared infrastructure with load management: the choice depends on the building.
Read the guide 2 min readEV charger as a tenant: the owner’s approval, the grants and your optionsA tenant can have a charger installed, but first needs the owner’s written approval. In a house or duplex, Québec’s $600 grant covers buying the charger. In a building of three or more units with shared parking, a tenant can receive up to $5,000 for buying and installing an individual charger.Read the guide

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Load management
A device that reduces or cuts the charger (or another appliance) when the house is drawing a lot, so the electrical service is never exceeded. It can sometimes avoid an upgrade to 200 A.
Level 2 EV charger
A charger connected at 240 V on a dedicated circuit, faster than an ordinary outlet. A 32 A charger on a 40 A circuit (about 7.7 kW) is enough for the vast majority of drivers: a full charge overnight.
Écorecharge
Québec’s program that pays $600 toward buying or leasing an eligible, connected level 2 charger, for a house or a duplex.
LogisVert
Hydro-Québec’s program that pays $50 per 1,000 BTU/h at −8 °C for an ENERGY STAR heat pump, or $120 for a cold-climate model. It is open to Hydro-Sherbrooke, Hydro-Magog and Hydro-Coaticook customers.
Electric vehicle (EV)
A car that runs only on electricity, with a battery you recharge. Its consumption is given in kWh per 100 km.
Plug-in hybrid (PHEV)
A car with a gasoline engine and a rechargeable battery. As with an EV, its owner may qualify for Écorecharge’s $600 for a home charger.
Level 1 charging
The charger that comes with the vehicle, plugged into an ordinary 120 V outlet. Slow: it can do in a pinch, but a level 2 charger suits daily use better.
DC fast charging
Public direct-current chargers along highways, far more powerful than a home charger. At home, you charge at level 2.

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