New and Updated U.S./Canada Programs as of October 31, 2025

Here’s the sweep for North American passenger‑automotive and EVSE incentives/funding as of October 31, 2025. Because of the broad scope, these are the notable/new or updated items found, some older programs are included if they recently received a material update.

Summary – what changed today - October 31, 2025

• New or updated utility/charging‑infrastructure programs: 2
• New or updated provincial/state vehicle purchase‑ or rebate programs: 2
• Federal / national programs (U.S. / Canada): 2

Detailed items

1. Program Name: EV Make‑Ready Program (Light‑Duty & DCFC) – Joint Utilities of New York (NY investor‑owned utilities) Jurisdiction/Utility/Regulator: State of New York, regulated by New York Public Service Commission; utilities: Central Hudson, Con Edison, National Grid, NYSEG, RG&E, Orange & Rockland.   Incentive type/amount & cap: Supports make‑ready infrastructure for Level 2 and DCFC installations; budgets quoted (~$1.243 billion total, ~$885 million for Make‑Ready) for utilities.   Eligibility: Non‑residential (site‑hosts, public charging, fleets) installing EV charging infrastructure in NY state. Application window / current status: Program is active; utilities accept applications (and there is a petition dated Oct 6 2025 seeking extension of plug deployment under docket Case 18‑E‑0138).   Docket/link: Case 18‑E‑0138 (Joint Utilities’ Petition to Extend Make‑Ready Program Plug Deployments) filed Feb 24 2025; document dated Oct 6 2025. Next key date: The date for regulatory decision on extension is not publicly noted here — but since the petition is under review, expect a decision in coming weeks. Impact note: For OEM/tier‑1 this means any EVSE partnerships in NY should review utility make‑ready availability and timing.
2. Program Name: Commercial EV Charging Incentive – Eversource & United Illuminating (UI) (Connecticut) Jurisdiction/Utility/Regulator: State of Connecticut; utilities Eversource and UI.   Incentive type/amount & cap: For commercial/public sites: 50% of eligible EVSE charger cost + 100% of make‑ready installation costs or per‑site maximum rebate. Table example: Level 2 Baseline: $20,000 cap for multifamily/public/workplace; underserved Level 2: $40,000; DCFC: $150,000 (baseline) / $250,000 (underserved).   Eligibility: Site hosts (multifamily, workplace, public) installing EVSE; vendors must be qualified; make‑ready infrastructure included. Application window / current status: Program appears active; vendor qualification cycle open; document dated Oct 10 2025.   Docket/link: PDF vendor qualification guide (see cited link) Next key date: The next vendor qualification round (unspecified) — site hosts should track announcements from utilities. Impact: For EVSE rollout, good opportunity for infrastructure cost reduction; OEMs/tier‑1 partners likely to coordinate with site‑hosts.
3. Program Name: Fast Charge California Project – California Energy Commission (CEC) Jurisdiction/Utility/Regulator: State of California.   Incentive type/amount & cap: $55 million program offering up to 100% of installation costs for public fast chargers (DCFC) at businesses/public sites.   Eligibility: Businesses/publicly accessible sites; priority given to tribal areas, disadvantaged/low‑income communities. Application window / current status: Open; applications accepted through Oct 29, 2025. Docket/link: CEC news release Aug 5 2025. Next key date: Oct 29, 2025 close of applications (within 30 days) Impact: Strong for fast‑charging deployments in CA; site‑select/installation readiness critical.
4. Program Name: Incentives for Medium‑ and Heavy‑Duty Zero‑Emission Vehicles (iMHZEV) – Transport Canada (TC) Jurisdiction/Utility/Regulator: Federal Canada.   Incentive type/amount & cap: Grants up to CA$200,000 per eligible vehicle (medium/ heavy duty ZEV). Funding authority ~US$264.7 million for FY2025‑26.   Eligibility: Organizations/businesses purchasing/ leasing eligible medium/heavy duty ZEVs. Application window / current status: Program active; light‑duty ZEV program (iZEV) paused Jan 12 2025 (no additional funding).   Docket/link: “09. Incentives for Zero‑Emission Vehicle Program” binder page. Next key date: End date March 31, 2026 (or earlier if funding is used up). Impact: OEMs/tier‑1 serving medium/heavy duty can plan for order deployment; Canadian market.
5. Program Name: Electric Vehicle Incentive – Prince Edward Island (PEI) Jurisdiction/Utility/Regulator: Province of PEI, Canada.   Incentive type/amount & cap: Rebate of CA$4,000 for eligible BEVs; CA$2,000 for plug‑in hybrids (effective June 2, 2025).   Eligibility: Vehicles purchased on or after Jan 1 2023, registered in PEI; Teslas no longer eligible as of March 25 2025.   Application window / current status: Active rebate program. Docket/link: PEI Government page (published Oct 2 2025). Next key date: No publicly noted close date; current incentive structure valid as of June 2 2025. Impact: For OEMs/dealers in PEI region and charging infrastructure ecosystem.
6. Program Name: Provincial Incentive – Québec “Roulez Vert” Program (update) Jurisdiction/Utility/Regulator: Province of Québec, Canada.   Incentive type/amount & cap: Up to CA$4,000 off purchase price of eligible EVs with MSRP under CA$65,000. Effective Oct 1 2025 offer through Dec 31 2025.   Eligibility: Québec residents purchasing eligible new EVs. Application window / current status: Offer valid Oct 1 to Dec 31 2025 (per Ford Canada page)   Docket/link: Incentive listing on Ford Canada / government site. Next key date: Dec 31, 2025 close of current offer. Impact: For vehicle OEM/distribution planning in Québec.

Closing‑within‑30‑days items

• Fast Charge California Project applications CLOSED Oct 29, 2025.
• Québec “Roulez Vert” purchase rebate offer through Dec 31, 2025.

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