Pollution Probe GMC DCCP - More Info

Recipients under this program must be validly incorporated or registered in Canada, including not-for-profit and for-profit organizations such as:

Individuals, single-family homeowners, and federal government departments are ineligible for this round of funding.

Locations for EV charging station installations under this program include:

Maximum reimbursements cannot exceed total eligible expenses. Only 5 dual chargers with a maximum reimbursement of $100,000¹ per project site is allowed.

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

• All charging stations must be connected (i.e. can communicate to other stations and/or to a server or the cloud through cellular/wireless signal or connected vehicle communications using software to report on usage and/or other capabilities).
• All stations must be owned by the applicant/funding recipient.
• All stations must be a new or expanded charging site (not replacements for older charging stations).
• All stations must be FLO CoRe+ MAX 19.2kW 80A level 2 stations, with Ultium and dealer branding in a dual side by side pedestal configuration.
• Applicants may only apply for a maximum of 5 dual chargers per project site, per dealer community.
• All stations must be operational by either March 31, 2024, or March 31, 2025. However, applicants can select which year they propose to complete their projects by. Reimbursements can only apply to project expenses incurred between project start date² and the proposed completion date.
• Applicants will be responsible for maintaining³ the charger for its full useful life (approximately 10 years).
• Applicants will cover all project costs, upfront, with eligible expenses being reimbursed by NRCan, GM Canada, and participating dealerships in one lump sum payment following the submission and assessment of all project completion documents (paid invoices, proof of ownership or access to install sites, “before and after” photos, etc. Payment will be made after Pollution Probe receives respective funds from all parties.

1. $50,000 NRCan; $30,000 GM Canada; $20,000 GMC Community Dealer
2. Project Start Date is the date on which the contribution agreement is counter-signed by Pollution Probe.
3. 5years FLO performance warranty and 10 years Global Management Service fees are mandatory requirements of the program and are not considered eligible expenses – your FLO representative will provide further details

NRCan funding will cover 50% of all eligible project expenses up to a maximum of $10,000 per dual port charger. GM Canada funding adds $6,000 per dual port L2 charging station to a maximum of five (5) dual port charging stations per project site. Local Community GMC Dealerships will fund an additional $4,000 per dual port L2 charging station to the maximum five dual ports per project site.

What expenses are  eligible?
Eligible expenses for reimbursement can include charger equipment, installation costs, construction expenses, electrical work, permits, and other costs directly associated with the installation of the charging stations. FLO’s maintenance and management service fees are not eligible. Additionally, all taxes are not eligible.

Are there any requirements for the charging stations?
The chargers must be FLO CoRe+ MAX 19.2kW 80A level 2 stations, with Ultium and dealer branding in a dual side by side pedestal configuration. They must be connected or have the ability to communicate with other stations or a server/cloud using cellular/wireless signal or connected vehicle communications.

Site hosts are responsible for covering all project costs upfront, however eligible expenses will be reimbursed through funding by NRCan, GMC, and participating dealerships. Upon completion of projects, site hosts must submit all project completion documents, such as paid invoices, proof of ownership or access to install sites, “before and after” photos, etc. for assessment. Pollution Probe will assess the claims and after receiving the funds from the respective parties, reimbursements will be paid out in one lump sum payment to each site host.

The NRCan portion of funding will cover up to 50% of the project costs to a maximum of $10,000 per dual port charger. The funding from GM Canada and its community dealer for the project site, together, will cover $10,000 per dual port charger to a maximum of five dual port chargers per site. For example, if all eligible project costs total $103,000 for 5 dual port chargers, the eligible funding amount to be reimbursed will be $100,000.

* Note: Dual port charger refers to a pedestal install with two charging ports

How can I apply for funding under this program?
After approval of project sites by GM Canada and its local community GMC Dealerships, complete and sign the three application documents found under the Apply Now button below and submit them to Pollution Probe via email to ftran@pollutionprobe.org.