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

There are several incentive programs available to help Canadians make the transition to an electric car, a plug-in hybrid EV or a hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle. These rebates are normally managed by one of the three main levels of government: federal, provincial, or municipal. These programs are only valid for residents of the concerned territory.

If you are looking for more savings, we also have a list of incentives for the acquisition and installation of a level 2 home charging station in Canada.

The iZEV Program in Canada: A federal rebate for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles

In order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Canada, the government of Canada has decided to introduce incentives to encourage the acquisition of zero-emission vehicles such as electric cars, plug-in hybrids and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

The tax incentive is applicable if the vehicle meets the program requirements:

Electric or plug-in hybrid passenger car with a base model MSRP of less than $55,000. The more expensive version of the vehicle must not have an MSRP that exceeds $65,000.
OR
A station wagon, pickup truck, sport utility vehicle, minivan, van or specialty vehicle with a base model MSRP of less than $60,000. The more expensive version of the vehicle must not have an MSRP that exceeds $70,000.

For more information on individual models, see the list of all eligible vehicles by model year and version.

The program offers two types of incentives:

All 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 $2500.

The Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program will continue until March 31, 2025 (or until available funds are exhausted).

The grant is applied directly by the car dealer at the point of sale. The dealer is responsible for completing the required documentation to receive the incentive.

Full details of the program are available on the Government of Canada website.

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

Residents of Alberta 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 incentives:

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 $2500.

Full details of the program are available on the government of Canada website.

Incentive programs for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in British Columbia

The CleanBC Go Electric light-duty vehicle rebate program aims to make zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) more affordable for British Columbians. The program offers rebates on eligible passenger vehicles up to:

$3,000 for the purchase or rental of a brand new battery electric vehicle, hydrogen fuel cell vehicle or longer-range plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.
$1,500 for the purchase or rental of a shorter-range plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.

The offer is "stackable," meaning you can use the provincial and federal rebates together for a combined maximum of $8,000.

For more information on the program, visit the government of British Columbia website.

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

Residents of Manitoba 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 incentives:

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 $2500.

Full details of the program are available on the government of Canada website.

Incentive programs for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in New Brunswick

The Plug-In NB Program

This is 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.

Incentive programs for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in Newfoundland and Labrador

As of April 1st, 2022, a new EV Rebate Program makes electric vehicles more affordable for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. The rebate is an initiative of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and is administered by Hydro.

In sum, the government of Newfoundland and Labrador is offering $2,500 for the purchase or rental of an electric vehicle and $1,500 for a hybrid vehicle. In addition, when combined with the federal incentive, you can receive up to $7,500 for the purchase of a brand new EV. Applications will be accepted between April 1st, 2022 and March 15th, 2023.

To learn more, visit the website of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro.

To apply, fill out this form.

Incentive programs for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in Nova Scotia

Electrify Nova Scotia

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

To learn more about the program, visit the EV Assist website.

Incentive programs for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the Northwest Territories

Residents of the Northwest Territories 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 incentives:

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 $2500.

Full details of the program are available on the government of Canada website.

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

Residents of Nunavut 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 incentives:

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 $2500.

Full details of the program are available on the government of Canada website.

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

Incentives for Used Electric Vehicles

Ontario drivers are eligible to receive a $1,000 grant for the purchase of a used all-electric vehicle. This incentive does not apply to plug-in hybrid vehicles. In order to qualify for the program offered, the cars must be fully electric and the resale price must be less than $50,000 CAD before taxes. The car must be registered and insured in Ontario and be for personal use.

To learn more about the program, visit their website.

Incentive programs for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in Prince Edward Island

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.

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

Residents of the province of Quebec can benefit from financial help that can go up to $7,000 for the purchase or lease of a 100% electric vehicle or a plug-in hybrid. You can check the list of all eligible new cars here.

The final incentive amount varies according to the type of EV/PHEV bought or leased:

$7,000 for all-electric vehicles and the MSRP is less than $60,000.
$5,000, $2,500 or $300 (the rebate is based on electric battery capacity) for plug-in hybrids and the MSRP is less than $60,000.
$3,500 for a fully electric used vehicle.
$2,000 for an electric motorcycle.
$500 for an electric limited-speed motorcycle (scooters).

This incentive is managed by dealerships at the moment of the transaction.

For all the Quebec incentive details, you can visit the program official website.

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

Residents of Saskatchewan 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 incentives:

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 $2500.

Full details of the program are available on the government of Canada website.

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

The government of Yukon is offering a $5,000 rebate for the purchase of new zero-emission vehicles. This offer is available retroactively, which means it can be claimed for any purchase on or after November 14, 2019.

In addition, the Yukon government is offering $3,000 for a new vehicle powered by a plug-in hybrid electric motor with a battery capacity of less than 15 kilowatt hours.

The rebate can be automatically applied at the time of purchase. However, if it is not applied directly, simply apply online by creating an account: Home (myenergyxpert.com).

For more information on the grants available, visit the Yukon government website.