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:
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:
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:
The program offers two types of rebate:
For more information, visit the Government of Canada website.
Manitoba offers rebates for electric vehicles: $4,000 for a new vehicle, $1,000 to $4,000 for a lease, and $2,500 for a used vehicle. Buyers, including those who purchased between August 1, 2023, and July 1, 2024, can apply for their rebate online via the Manitoba Public Insurance website.
For more details on the program, visit the Manitoba government website.
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.
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.
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:
The program offers two types of rebates:
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:
The program offers two types of rebate:
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:
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:
The program offers two types of rebate:
For more information, visit the Government of Canada website.
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