| Document And Entity Information | Apr. 24, 2024 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity, Registrant Name | CHARGE ENTERPRISES, INC. |
| Document, Type | 8-K |
| Document, Period End Date | Apr. 24, 2024 |
| Entity, Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity, File Number | 001-41354 |
| Entity, Tax Identification Number | 90-0471969 |
| Entity, Address, Address Line One | 125 Park Avenue, 25th Floor |
| Entity, Address, City or Town | New York |
| Entity, Address, State or Province | NY |
| Entity, Address, Postal Zip Code | 10017 |
| City Area Code | 212 |
| Local Phone Number | 921-2100 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock |
| Trading Symbol | CRGE |
| Entity, Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity, Ex Transition Period | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity, Central Index Key | 0001277250 |
