The Canadian government is investing $4.7 million to deploy 96 U.S.-manufactured electric vehicle fast chargers across Western Canada, according to a report by Automotive News. The funding will be from Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program.
Wallbox, based in Arlington, Texas, will provide the electric vehicle chargers for installation in public areas throughout Alberta and British Columbia. The installation will be handled by Calgary-based SureTek Electric & Technologies Limited, while its subsidiary, SureCharge, will oversee the operation of the charging network.
The Government of British Columbia will contribute $400,000 to support the installation of chargers in the province.
Wallbox’s Supernova, the company’s leading public fast charger capable of delivering up to 180 kW, will be installed at each location to enable long-range electric vehicle travel.
“With this funding, Canadians traveling on Alberta and British Columbia highways will have access to more EV chargers where they need them most. These chargers give peace of mind to current EV drivers and help address charging anxiety for those considering an EV purchase in the near future,” Canadian Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson said.
According to recent data from S&P Global Mobility, the chargers are being deployed in a province that recorded one of the lowest zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption rates in Canada during the second quarter. In Alberta, battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) made up only 1.8% of new vehicle registrations during that period. In contrast, British Columbia saw BEVs account for 9.9% of new registrations, second only to Quebec, which led with 11.8%.
“This broad geographic footprint ensures coverage across northern, central, and southern Alberta, extending into remote and rural areas, while also supporting regional travel and tourism routes,” Wallbox said in a statement.
The designated sites include several of Alberta’s most remote areas, such as Grande Prairie—located roughly 450 kilometers northwest of Edmonton—and Jasper, which is also set to receive EV chargers.
In British Columbia, EV chargers will be installed in Fort St. John, one of the northernmost major cities in the province.
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