City guide
EV charging in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Halifax Regional Municipality’s EV Strategy and the HalifACT climate plan frame local charging expansion. The 2024–2025 progress report notes municipal installations proceeding, with public chargers added at civic sites to support residents and fleets. Policy work also addresses pricing and driver etiquette to manage dwell times and turnover.
Infrastructure is concentrated around downtown Halifax, Dartmouth and key corridors, supplemented by federal funding to deliver 56 additional public chargers citywide. Nova Scotia Power operates a provincial network of Level 2 and DC fast chargers that complements municipal assets and regional travel.
PlugMapper cross-references municipal reports, utility network pages and federal updates to keep locations current. In Halifax, ongoing HalifACT reporting and project updates help validate site additions and timelines used in our map.
Halifax, Nova Scotia EV charging snapshot
Federal funding, provincial rebates and utility rate options support home, workplace and public EV charger installations in Halifax.
HalifACT 2024–2025 progress report lists 29 public EV chargers installed at municipal sites. View more details
Natural Resources Canada announced funding to deliver 56 EV chargers across Halifax on Jan 17, 2024. View more details
Nova Scotia Power lists the residential Time-of-Day off-peak energy price (2025), lowering overnight EV charging costs. View more details
Nova Scotia Power operates a provincial EV charging network with Level 2 and DC fast charging plus a live locator. View more details
Plan charging routes with the PlugMapper map
Use PlugMapper to locate real-time public Level 2 and DC fast chargers across Halifax and Dartmouth, filter by connector type, power level and access hours.
- Filter by power to surface 100–180 kW DC fast chargers along main corridors and bridges, ideal for quick top-ups between peninsular trips and suburban commutes.
- Apply connector filters (CCS, NACS, CHAdeMO) and access hours to find reliable options near hospitals, universities, business districts and ferry terminals.
- Toggle user notes on uptime and parking fees; sort by network to compare Nova Scotia Power, FLO, Petro-Canada and Tesla coverage within the urban core.
Map coverage refreshes every six hours from AFDC and local utility feeds. Availability and pricing may change; confirm with the station operator before your trip.
Top EV charging stations in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Ordered by total public charging ports available, these five locations provide the greatest capacity for EV drivers across the city.
- Scotia Square Parkade1899 Albemarle St, Halifax, NS B3J 4A94 total portsSWTCH
- INDIGO PARK CHA020-021991 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 2G92 total portsChargePoint Network
- NOVA CENTRE STATION 11671 Market St, Halifax, NS B3J 0B72 total portsChargePoint Network
- NOVA CENTRE STATION 31671 Market St, Halifax, NS B3J 0B72 total portsChargePoint Network
- NOVA CENTRE STATION 51671 Market St, Halifax, NS B3J 0B72 total portsChargePoint Network
Need overnight charging? Toggle the map to Level 2 sites and look for garage locations with 24/7 access. Driving for hire? The fast-charge filter highlights plugs that meet local TLC or taxi requirements.
PlugMapper combines operator feeds, OpenStreetMap context, and user feedback. Spot an update? Open the station detail page to share changes so we can alert the network owner.
Incentives and rebates for installing EV chargers
Federal funding, provincial rebates and utility rate options support home, workplace and public EV charger installations in Halifax.
City initiatives
- HRM Electric Vehicle Strategy
Framework guiding municipal EV adoption and public charging at civic facilities, aligned with HalifACT 2050 objectives.
View program details - HalifACT Implementation (Public Charging)
Annual progress reporting on climate actions includes EV charging installs at parks, arenas and community hubs.
View program details
Utility programs
- Nova Scotia Power – Time-of-Day Rate Plan
Residential Time-of-Day pricing lowers overnight energy costs, supporting economical home charging and load shifting.
View program details - Nova Scotia Power – EV Charging Network
Utility-operated Level 2 and DC fast chargers across Nova Scotia with a live map that complements municipal deployments.
View program details
State & federal support
- Efficiency Nova Scotia – Multi-Unit EV Charger Rebates
Rebates for chargers in multi-unit residential buildings and workplaces, with incentive levels varying by stream.
View program details - Natural Resources Canada – ZEVIP
Cost-shared funding for public places, on-street, multi-unit residential, workplaces and fleet charging projects.
View program details
Neighborhood coverage
Dense Level 2 coverage near offices, hotels and attractions; several DC fast options align with ferry terminals and bridges to handle commuter and visitor demand.
Industrial and retail zones host multi-port Level 2 with growing DC fast near arterials, supporting fleet use and shoppers between Dartmouth Crossing and downtown.
Suburban retail nodes and park-and-ride lots provide convenient Level 2, while DC fast appears along Highway 102 for corridor travel and quick top-ups.
Apartment clusters and shopping areas feature shared Level 2 access; look for workplace chargers and municipal sites tied to community facilities.
Neighbourhood centers and recreation sites offer Level 2 options with improving coverage along main roads toward the peninsula.
Trusted resources
- HRM Electric Vehicle Strategy
Municipal strategy and etiquette guidance for public charging. View more details
Visit resource - HalifACT 2024–2025 Progress (EV section)
Annual progress report that includes municipal public charger installations. View more details
Visit resource - Nova Scotia Power – EV charging
Utility network information and live locator link. View more details
Visit resource - NRCan funding for Halifax chargers
News release on federal investment in new Halifax chargers. View more details
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Frequently asked questions
Where are DC fast chargers concentrated in Halifax?
Most DC fast sites cluster near major arterials, bridges and retail nodes in Halifax and Dartmouth. Use PlugMapper’s power filter to surface 100–180 kW sites for quick stops.
Do municipal chargers have idle fees after charging?
Sites may apply overstay or idle fees to improve turnover. Check PlugMapper notes and on-site signage for current pricing and any post-charge rates.
What overnight rate helps reduce home charging costs?
Nova Scotia Power’s Time-of-Day plan lowers off-peak energy prices, making overnight charging more economical compared with daytime hours.
Can I find workplace or apartment charging?
Many workplaces and multi-unit buildings now host Level 2 charging. Look for restricted-access icons in PlugMapper and confirm permissions with property managers.
Which networks operate locally?
Nova Scotia Power, FLO, Tesla and Petro-Canada are common. Availability varies by site; PlugMapper lists connector types, access hours and user feedback to help plan.
Nearby cities
- Dartmouth, NS
- Truro, NS
- Bridgewater, NS
Market insights shaping local charging
Municipal climate implementation is translating into new chargers at civic sites, improving coverage for residents and fleets while enabling idle-fee policies and better turnover.
NRCan’s 2024 funding to deliver 56 chargers complements municipal installs and utility networks, reducing gaps across the Halifax–Dartmouth core and key corridors.
Nova Scotia Power’s Level 2 and DC fast sites link towns and attractions across the province, providing redundancy for intercity travel and tourism.
City guidance on charging etiquette and fee structures helps reduce dwell times and increase charger availability during peak periods at busy civic locations.
Find reliable EV charging across Halifax
Use PlugMapper to compare power, pricing and access hours, then navigate to the best charger for your trip.