Incentive programs for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in Canada

With the aim of reducing greenhouse gasses in Canada, the Government of Canada has decided to introduce financial assistance to encourage the acquisition of zero-emission vehicles such as electric cars, plug-in hybrids and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

A tax incentive is available if the vehicle meets the program's requirements:

• Electric or plug-in hybrid passenger car whose base model has an MSRP of less than $55,000. The more expensive version of the vehicle must not have an MSRP exceeding $65,000.
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• Family car, pickup truck, sport utility vehicle, minivan, van or specialty vehicle whose base model has an MSRP of less than $60,000. The more expensive version of the vehicle must not have an MSRP exceeding $70,000.

To find out more information about individual models, see the list of all eligible vehicles by model year and version.

There are two types of incentives:

1. Battery electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and long-range plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, all with an electric range of 50 kilometers or more, can receive $5,000.
2. Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs) with an electric range of less than 50 kilometers can receive $2,500.

• Alberta

• British Columbia

• Manitoba

• New Brunswick

• Newfoundland and Labrador

• Nova Scotia

• Northwest Territories

• Nunavut

• Ontario

• Prince Edward Island

• Quebec

• Saskatchewan

• Yukon

Alberta residents can turn to the Canadian government, which offers significant incentives of up to $5,000 to Canadians who purchase or lease zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). The Canadian government considers the following vehicles to be ZEVs:

• battery-electric vehicles
• plug-in hybrid electric vehicles
  
  

The program offers two types of rebate:

• Battery electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and long-range plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, all with an electric range of 50 kilometers or more, can receive $5,000.
• Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs) with an electric range of less than 50 kilometers can receive $2,500.

For more information, visit the Government of Canada website.

Manitoba residents can turn to the Canadian government, which offers significant incentives of up to $5,000 to Canadians who purchase or lease zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). The Canadian government considers the following vehicles to be ZEVs:

• battery-electric vehicles
• plug-in hybrid electric vehicles

The program offers two types of rebate:

• Battery electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and long-range plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, all with an electric range of 50 kilometers or more, can receive $5,000.
• Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) with an electric range of less than 50 kilometers can receive $2,500.

For more information, visit the Government of Canada website.

The Plug-In NB Program

There's a rebate program for battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and home charging stations for EVs. You can receive up to $5,000 on new models and $2,500 on used electric vehicles, which is quite similar to the federal program. The offer is "stackable", meaning you can use the provincial and federal rebates together for a combined maximum of $10,000.

For more details on the program, visit the NB Power website.

To access the grants, follow these instructions.

Electrify Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia residents can receive up to $3,000 rebate on the purchase of a new long-range electric vehicle with six seats or less, and $2,000 for a used short-range electric vehicle with six seats or less. This rebate is called the Electrify Nova Scotia Rebate Program, and when combined with the federal program, you can get up to $8,000 rebate on the purchase of a new EV.

To find out more about the program, visit the EV Assist Website.

Arctic Energy Alliance (AEA)

Residents of the Northwest Territories can take advantage of offers from the Arctic Energy Alliance (AEA), up to $7,500 for the purchase or lease of a fully electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid.

For more information, visit the Arctic Energy Alliance website.

Nunavut residents can turn to the Canadian government, which offers significant incentives of up to $5,000 to Canadians who purchase or lease zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). The Canadian government considers the following vehicles to be ZEVs:

• battery-electric vehicles
• plug-in hybrid electric vehicles

The program offers two types of rebates:

• Battery electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and long-range plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, all with an electric range of 50 kilometers or more, can receive $5,000.
• Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs) with an electric range of less than 50 kilometers can receive $2,500.

For more information, visit the Government of Canada website.

Ontario residents can turn to the Canadian government, which offers significant incentives of up to $5,000 to Canadians who purchase or lease zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). The Canadian government considers the following vehicles to be ZEVs:

• battery-electric vehicles
• plug-in hybrid electric vehicles

The program offers two types of rebate:

• Battery electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and long-range plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, all with an electric range of 50 kilometers or more, can receive $5,000. 
• Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs) with an electric range of less than 50 kilometers can receive $2,500. 

The government of Prince Edward Island is offering $5,000 to Prince Edward Island residents who purchase a new or used EV. The government is also offering $2,500 to those who purchase a plug-in hybrid vehicle on or after April 1st, 2021.

For more information, visit their website.

To apply, fill out this form.

Quebec residents can benefit from financial assistance of up to $7,000 for the purchase or lease of a fully electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid. You can consult the detailed list of all eligible new vehicles.

The final subsidy amount varies according to the type of vehicle purchased or leased:

• $7,000 for all-electric vehicles with an MSRP under $60,000.
• $5,000, $2,500 or $300 (the amount of the rebate is calculated according to the capacity of the electric battery) for plug-in hybrid vehicles with an MSRP of less than $60,000.
• $3,500 for an all-electric used vehicle.
• $2,000 for an electric motorcycle.
• $500 for an electric limited-speed motorcycle (scooters).

Saskatchewan residents can turn to the Canadian government, which offers significant incentives of up to $5,000 to Canadians who purchase or lease zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). The Canadian government considers the following vehicles to be ZEVs:

• battery-electric vehicles
• plug-in hybrid electric vehicles

The program offers two types of rebate:

• Battery electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and long-range plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, all with an electric range of 50 kilometers or more, can receive $5,000.
• Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) with an electric range of less than 50 kilometers can receive $2,500.

For more information, visit the Government of Canada website.