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EV charging installation in multi-unit residential buildings: Completing the Écorecharge incentive request
March 24, 2026
11 minutes
For those who manage a multi-unit residential building where electric vehicle charging stations were recently installed and who want to benefit from the Écorecharge rebate program.
Use this step-by-step guide to easily complete the Écorecharge program application form in order to be reimbursed for an EV charging station installation. Please note that the platform is in French only.
Create your account to begin the incentive application process
Create an account on the Écorecharge website by clicking this link: Create a user account in online services.
After creating the account, activate the account by clicking on the link sent to the email used. An example of the activation email is presented here:
Add details to your account profile
Once your account is activated, click on Se connecter and input the login details from Step 1.
Once connected, click on Créer un profil and select the appropriate profile type from the two options: Entreprise (Business, or in this case, condo board or home owner association acting as a business) or; Entreprise fournissant un service de recharge clés en main (Business providing a turnkey charging service).
Complete the form with the required details.
Accept the terms and conditions.
Application Procedure For Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
In the menu, click on Mes Demandes.
Click on Créer une demande.
Select the following options, one after the other:
- Recharge
- Multilogement résidentiel
- Select a type of building
Identify whether you are a Propriétaire d’un immeuble multilogement (owner of a multi unit building) or Propriétaire d’un véhicule électrique (owner of an electric vehicle). Note: If you choose Propriétaire d’un véhicule électrique, you will be automatically redirected towards another section of the program.
“Adresse d’installation” tab
Select the tab “Adresse d’installation“.
In the Adresse d’installation section, enter:
- the number of units in the building where the charging station is installed
- the date of construction
This information must be entered first so that you can check the “Mise à niveau de l’infrastructure” box in the Sous-volets section just above.
Then, fill in the installation address fields.
In the Sous-volets section, check “Mise à niveau de l’infrastructure” and “Borne” to qualify for financial support for both categories.
Attention: Remember to click Enregistrer in order to save your progress.
“Accompagnement” tab
Fill out this tab only if you have previously checked the Accompagnement box. Fill out all required fields, then click Enregistrer.
“Mise à niveau de l’infrastructure” tab
Fill out all required fields, then click Enregistrer.
“Ajouter une aide financière”
To be completed only if you have applied for financial assistance under a supplemental program offered by other government departments or agencies, or by utility distributors.
“Borne” tab
Complete the section titled Ajouter des bornes. Attention: If more than one brand and model of charging station was installed, be sure to list them all.
“Documents” tab
In this tab, you must include all the required supporting documents for the selected categories (Accompagnement, Mise à niveau de l’infrastructure et Borne). Attention: Do not forget to click Enregistrer to save your progress.
Submitting the application
Once all requested information is completed, be sure to review the application before final submission.
Once the application is complete, click on Soumettre la demande. The request will then be processed.
Once the request is approved, you will receive a confirmation email from a program representative.
RVE PRODUCTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE ÉCORECHARGE INCENTIVE
Our HUB, DCC charge controllers and SMP+ smart panels are products designed and manufactured by RVE that are eligible for the Écorecharge incentive. Using RVE products in an electric vehicle charging station installation in a multi-unit residential building will ensure that all homeowners and tenants have access to reliable and efficient home charging, and combined with the Écorecharge program, at a fraction of the cost.
Any questions ?
For all questions relating to the incentive program or the online application service, contact the Écorecharge program at 1 866 266-0008 or ecorecharge@environnement.gouv.qc.ca.
Please note that RVE is not an official representative for the government’s Écorecharge program and therefore cannot be held responsible for the information provided in this article.
