City guide
EV charging in Laval, Québec
Since 2020, Laval has installed over one hundred municipal charging stations as part of broader sustainable mobility actions. The city continues to add sites and enable charging in public spaces through bylaw adjustments. Most public chargers in Laval operate on Hydro-Québec’s Circuit électrique network with standardized pricing. ([Ville de Laval][10])
Infrastructure clusters around civic complexes, parks and shopping destinations across Chomedey, Laval-des-Rapides and Sainte-Dorothée. Circuit électrique publishes DC fast prices by power tier, and posts standby fees to encourage turnover. Provincial and federal programs co-fund workplace and public chargers. ([Hydro-Québec News][11])
PlugMapper consolidates municipal updates and Circuit électrique data for consistent port counts, fees and access notes across Laval’s boroughs and commercial centres. ([Ville de Laval][10])
Laval, Québec EV charging snapshot
Québec’s Roulez vert funds workplace installations; federal programs co-fund public and private charging projects.
Laval reports installing 103 public charging stations since 2020 as part of mobility policies (city page, accessed 2025). ([Ville de Laval][10])
Examples (2025): 120–149 kW $18.82/h + $12.63/h standby; 150–199 kW $25.13/h + $16.84/h; 200 kW+ $44.83/h + $29.07/h standby. ([Hydro-Québec News][11])
Roulez vert – Branché au travail covers 50% of eligible costs, maximum $5,000 per connector or wireless charger (updated Dec 18, 2024). ([Quebec][12])
City updated planning code to allow EV chargers in prescribed landscaped strips at parking edges (art. 289.1, project CDU-1-5, 2025). ([Ville de Laval][13])
Plan charging routes with the PlugMapper map
Use PlugMapper to compare City of Laval sites with nearby Circuit électrique DCFC by connector and price before choosing the most convenient stop.
- Filter by Circuit électrique to surface the dominant network in Laval, then select power tiers to estimate session time and cost.
- Check municipal site details for hours and parking rules; some chargers are within multi-use facilities with variable access windows.
- Save favourites in Chomedey and Laval-des-Rapides to streamline weekday charging near employment and transit hubs.
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 Laval, Québec
Ordered by total public charging ports available, these five locations provide the greatest capacity for EV drivers across the city.
- CF Carrefour Laval - Tesla Supercharger3035 Boulevard le Carrefour, Laval, QC H7T 1C820 total portsTesla
- Canadian Tire #300 (Laval, QC)1450 Blvd Le Corbusier, Laval, QC H7N 6J58 total portsElectrify Canada
- INRS Laval531 Boulevard des Prairies, Laval, QC H7V 1B78 total portsCircuit electrique
- SWTCH Energy Inc.3500 Blvd du souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 1X28 total portsSWTCH
- BRCC - Laval - Complexe 4403200, Desserte Sud Autoroute 440, Laval, QC H7T 2H66 total portsCircuit electrique
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
Québec’s Roulez vert funds workplace installations; federal programs co-fund public and private charging projects.
City initiatives
- Municipal public charging rollout
City has added 100+ chargers since 2020 and continues deployments at civic sites under mobility policies; follow council updates for new locations. ([Ville de Laval][10])
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Utility programs
- Circuit électrique – Network information
Hydro-Québec’s network lists rates by power tier and applies standby fees to improve turnover at DC fast sites (2025). ([Hydro-Québec News][11])
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State & federal support
- Roulez vert – Branché au travail
Workplace charging rebate covering 50% of eligible costs up to $5,000 per connector; program page updated Dec 2024. ([Quebec][12])
View program details - Federal charging infrastructure program
Natural Resources Canada funds public and fleet charging (ZEVIP/PIVEZ); see current intake details and station locator resources. ([Government of Canada][14])
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Neighborhood coverage
Dense retail and civic services with many Level 2 options; Circuit électrique DCFC nearby for quick top-ups on regional trips. ([Hydro-Québec News][11])
Transit-oriented area near universities and cultural sites; municipal and network chargers serve short dwell sessions at public buildings. ([Ville de Laval][10])
Big-box retail and Autoroute 13 access; plan fast-charge stops by power tier to match travel time and budget. ([Hydro-Québec News][11])
Heritage main street and parks; use PlugMapper to confirm access windows at municipal sites and seasonal parking rules. ([Ville de Laval][10])
Residential corridors and local centres; Level 2 is common for errands—pair with DCFC along autoroutes for longer legs. ([Hydro-Québec News][11])
Trusted resources
- Ville de Laval – Mobilité durable
City mobility resources and links to maps for bikes and EV charging.
Visit resource - Circuit électrique – DC fast pricing
Current tiered hourly rates and standby fees (2025).
Visit resource - Roulez vert – Branché au travail
Workplace charging rebate details and eligibility.
Visit resource - NRCan – Station locator (Canada)
Federal map of EV chargers across Canada.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does DC fast charging cost in Laval?
Circuit électrique bills by power tier (e.g., 150–199 kW $25.13/h) and applies standby fees while plugged in after charging. ([Hydro-Québec News][11])
Is the City adding more municipal chargers?
Yes. Laval reports 100+ municipal installations since 2020 and continues deployments through mobility initiatives and council approvals. ([Ville de Laval][10])
Are there workplace charging incentives?
Roulez vert – Branché au travail covers 50% of eligible costs up to $5,000 per connector for employers in Québec. ([Quebec][12])
Which networks dominate in Laval?
Hydro-Québec’s Circuit électrique is primary for public chargers, including most DC fast sites, with published per-tier pricing. ([Hydro-Québec News][11])
Can I plan trips with an official map?
Yes. Use PlugMapper and Natural Resources Canada’s national station locator for cross-region planning. ([Natural Resources Canada][15])
Market insights shaping local charging
Laval’s steady installation of over 100 municipal chargers since 2020 reduces pressure on private sites and supports equitable access at public venues. ([Ville de Laval][10])
Selecting chargers by power tier helps manage costs and time; standby fees encourage unplugging promptly to free capacity. ([Hydro-Québec News][11])
Allowing chargers within landscaped strips at parking edges can simplify retrofits in constrained lots without major reconfiguration. ([Ville de Laval][13])
Roulez vert funding for employers complements public options, enabling commuters to shift energy demand to daytime at places of work. ([Quebec][12])
Explore charging across Laval
Compare Circuit électrique fast chargers and municipal Level 2 sites in one place.