Electric vehicle rebates and incentives

The federal program for medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle incentives expired on March 31, 2026. However, the new Electric Vehicle Affordability Program provides a purchase rebate on new electric vehicles country-wide.

Please note that some programs exclude Tesla-brand vehicles, chargers or battery storage.

Note that this content was updated on April 17, 2026.

Federal government EV incentive and rebate programs

Electric Vehicle Affordability Program

In February 2026, the government of Canada announced a new incentive program supporting the purchase of electric vehicles: the Electric Vehicle Affordability Program, or EVAP.

This new incentive program offers a rebate of $5,000 on the purchase of new battery electric vehicles (BEV) or fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) and $2,500 for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV).

EVAP is similar to the incentives for Zero-Emissions Vehicles program (iZEV) that ended in 2025 but there are some key differences in what determines vehicle eligibility, which now takes into account both vehicle price and where the vehicle was manufactured.

To be eligible for the $5,000 rebate, a vehicle must be made in a country that has a free trade agreement with Canada (which means that Chinese vehicles are not eligible). Eligibility is further restricted by the requirement of a “final transactional value” of less than $50,000. The final transactional value includes the base price of the vehicle trim, any features or add-ons added during final assembly, any accessories included at delivery and any dealer fees. Things like extended warranties, insurance, winter tires, level 2 chargers, financing or leasing costs, and taxes are not calculated in the final transactional price.

The rebate will fall to $4,000 in 2027, $3,000 in 2028 and $2,000 in 2030. The program will end on March 31, 2031.

Note that there is no price cap for vehicles manufactured in Canada. Canadian-made vehicles are eligible for the rebate regardless of the total cost of the vehicle. The Transport Canada website has more information including a current list of eligible vehicles.

Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Support Program

The Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles Program (iMHZEV), which aimed to help businesses and communities make the switch to medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles, closed on March 31, 2026.

As of April 1, 2026, there are currently no federal incentives available to support the purchase of larger zero-emission vehicles.

Capital cost allowance write-offs

Businesses are also eligible for a tax write-off in the first year that a ZEV is purchased and used by a corporation, self-employed individual, or an employee using a vehicle for work purposes.

Businesses can currently claim an enhanced first-year capital cost allowance (CCA) deduction of 55 per cent from 2026 through 2027. (The usual CCA rate for class 54 motor vehicles and passenger vehicles is 30 per cent, while the usual rate for class 55 automobiles is 40 per cent.) Note that there is a limit on the capital cost in the class 54 category of $55,000 (plus sales tax).

Consult your accountant to determine which option is best for you and your business.

The enhanced write-off system will end on January 1, 2028.

Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program

The federal government’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP), which helped fund the purchase and installation of charging and hydrogen refuelling stations across the country, closed to new applications on March 20, 2026.

There is, as of April 1, 2026, no current federally-funded program supporting the installation of EV charging infrastructure. However, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Quebec offer varying forms of support for investments in charging infrastructure.

Provincial government incentive programs

In addition to the federal help, businesses can also take advantage of provincial EV incentives and rebates on vehicle purchases and charging infrastructure.

If your province or territory is not listed here, it may not offer any government incentives, rebates or supports.

British Columbia

Updated April 17, 2026.

There are currently no electric vehicle incentives available in BC, other than for specific pilot programs noted below. However, fleets in BC can find other supports, such as fleet transition advisory services and robust funding for charging infrastructure. Note that the program that applies to you will depend on whether you are a BC Hydro or Fortis BC customer.

BC Hydro EV Fleet Program

The BC Hydro EV Fleet program provides three complementary funding options: for fleets mapping out an EV transition; upgrades to the electrical infrastructure; and to kick start short-term EV pilot projects

EV Ready fleet plan rebate
BC Hydro will provide funding to hire an expert in fleet electrification for an EV Ready fleet assessment and to identify charging requirements and electrical infrastructure needs. The maximum rebate is for 50 per cent of planning costs up to $15,000.

Electrical infrastructure incentive
Pre-approved customers can access funding to cover the cost of installing electrical infrastructure that has been identified as part of an approved EV Ready fleet plan. (Some projects may also qualify for the electrical infrastructure incentive even without an EV Ready fleet plan; please have a look at the guidelines here.) The maximum amount of funding ranges from 50 per cent to 100 per cent of eligible costs. Eligible costs do not include chargers. Factors such as costs, emission reductions and the overall business case determine the amount of funding an applicant will receive.

EV fleet pilot project incentive
BC Hydro provides funding for short-term EV pilot projects, based on the scope of work, value proposition, projected benefits and total cost of the testing. Pilot projects can include operational testing of light-, medium- and heavy-duty EVs; temporary deployment of charging infrastructure and mobile charging solutions for demonstration projects; and research and testing of charging strategies and/or vehicle performance.

BC Hydro’s energy storage incentive
BC Hydro also offers financial support for the installation of battery-based energy storage systems (ESS) to help businesses increase reliability and reduce reliance on the grid. An ESS is a GHG-free alternative to diesel backup generation, and can help manage peak demand charges, reduce peak loads on the grid and provide electricity during outages.

BC Hydro customers can consult details on eligibility and incentive amounts on the utility’s Energy storage incentive page.

Clean BC Go Electric Fleets Program

CleanBC helps eligible public and private organizations that are looking to transition their fleets to zero emissions. The Go Electric Fleet Charging Program offers support in the following areas:

Operational support:

• Fleet suitability assessments: financial support at 50 per cent of the cost to install telematics equipment to a maximum of $50,000. Assessments of ZEV suitability without telematics are eligible for up to $3,000 in rebates.
• Infrastructure and facility assessments: financial supports for 50 per cent of costs, up to $5,000.
• ZEV Advisory Service: free advisory services to guide fleets through the process of assessing and acquiring EVs and related infrastructure.
• *Electrical work and service upgrades: support for 33 per cent of costs up to $20,000* per site (up to four sites).
  Charging support (open to all BC customers, must apply for pre-approval by March 1, 2026)
• *Level 2 charging infrastructure: reimbursement of eligible equipment and installation costs up to 50 per cent or $2,000 per new charging station. Rebates are capped at $25,000 per applicant per year. Public sector organizations are eligible for rebates that cover up to 75% or a maximum of $4,000 per new station; rebates are capped at $50,000 per applicant per year.
• *DC Fast Charge charging infrastructure: reimbursement of up to 50 per cent of project costs, to a max of $20,000 per station up to 49kW; up to $50,000 for stations 50kW or more.

*open to Fortis BC customers only; BC Hydro customers should see above.

Note that the maximum reimbursement is higher across all the above categories for B.C. public sector organizations and Indigenous communities and businesses, and for charging stations that exclusively service medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.

Further incentives help businesses finance the installation of charging stations at the workplace, covering up to 50 per cent of purchase and installation costs to a maximum of $2,000 per charger and up to $14,000 per workplace, while funding is available. For assistance understanding the various initiatives and incentives, B.C. businesses can get up to five hours of free advice on planning and rolling out their fleet electrification program.

Yukon

Updated April 17, 2026.

Until March, 2026, Yukon offered rebates on new BEVs, FCEVs and PHEVs, as well as on Level 2 EV chargers. Users have one year from the date of purchase to submit a rebate application for vehicles or chargers purchased before March 31, 2026.

Alberta

Updated April 17, 2026.

Alberta Municipalities Electric Vehicle Charging Program (EVCP)

The Electric Vehicle Charging Program (EVCP), funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) & Alberta Municipalities, provides rebates for applicants to purchase and install electric vehicle charging stations. Note that the program is full, however applications are still being accepted and added to a waitlist.

Funding will cover up to 46 per cent of the total project cost, which can be up to $75,000 per charger. Level 2 and Level 3 charging stations that are new, owned by the applicant and installed in Alberta are eligible for the program.

Funding is available on a go-forward basis. EV charging infrastructure installed prior to receiving approval does not qualify nor does the replacement of existing EV charging infrastructure.

To learn more about the program and details of eligibility, applicants can consult the EVCP Protocol document.

Saskatchewan

Updated December 18, 2025.

The Municipal Electric Vehicle Initiative (MEVi), administered by Eco-West Canada, provides financial support to municipalities, Indigenous communities, co-operatives, private businesses, and non-profit organizations for the installation of public EV charging stations throughout Saskatchewan.

The program offers to cover up to 75 per cent of eligible project costs for Indigenous communities and businesses, and up to 50 per cent of eligible project costs for non-Indigenous applicants.

Incentives are capped based on the power level and speed of the charger, with per-unit maximums ranging from $5,000 for Level 2 chargers to $75,000 for high-capacity fast chargers (100 kW and above) in non-Indigenous communities and businesses and $99,999 in Indigenous communities and places of business.

Manitoba

Updated April 17, 2026.

Manitoba’s Electric Vehicles Rebate Program ended on March 31, 2026.

The province continues to offer subsidies on EV charging equipment through Manitoba Hydro’s Home Energy Efficiency Loan program, which provides financing of up to $3,000 for the purchase and installation of an EV charger.

Quebec

Updated April 17, 2026.

Quebec’s Roulez Vert rebate program for light-duty zero-emission passenger vehicles resumed on April 1, 2025. As of 2026, EV buyers receive up to $2,000 when purchasing a battery-electric or fuel-cell vehicle, and plug-in hybrid buyers are eligible for up to $1,000, depending on battery size. Incentives for used fully electric cars are also $1,000, while electric motorcycles receive $500. An EV manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) still must be under $65,000 to be eligible for the Roulez Vert rebate.

Quebec’s Écocamionnage program is the province’s main funding stream to support reductions in freight-transport emissions. The program supports companies and municipalities purchasing new medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission trucks and commercial vans as well as eligible used heavy-duty ZEVs. The program also supports adding approved efficiency or electrification technologies/logistics improvements that reduce fuel use and GHGs.

Incentives for new trucks scale by class and weight, reaching $150,000 for Class 8 trucks, while used heavy-duty ZEV incentives are tied to vehicle age, and technologies/logistics projects can receive up to 50% of eligible costs within program caps. Funding is time-limited to March 31, 2028 (or until budgets are exhausted), and applicants must meet Quebec eligibility, purchase, and vehicle-use/retention rules. For the current eligible vehicle list, exact per-class dollar caps, stacking rules, and application steps, consult the provincial Écocamionnage webpages and program guide.

While the provincial government has renewed its commitment to EV rebates, it is also implementing measures to recoup lost fuel tax revenue. Starting in 2027, Quebec will introduce an annual fee of $125 for battery-electric vehicle owners and $62.50 for plug-in hybrid drivers. Additionally, EV drivers will lose free access to tolled bridges and ferries across the province as of April 1, 2027.

In a final policy shift, Quebec’s 2025 budget also revamped the province’s long-standing luxury-vehicle tax. Zero-emission vehicles valued up to $75,000 have been exempt from the luxury tax. Starting in 2027, an annual registration fee equal to one per cent of a vehicle’s market value will apply to all vehicles exceeding the new $62,000 threshold.

Quebec’s Transportez vert programs also provide training for businesses looking to electrify their fleets. If a fleet is looking to apply for two different provincial programs and the project exceeds $100,000, Transportez vert allows fleets to sign a single agreement.

The Écorecharge program provides grants for home or multi-unit residential charging points, as well as for projects in businesses or organisations. Businesses and organizations can apply for funding for both planning and assessment work and for the acquisition and installation of charging infrastructure and electric upgrades. Funding is limited to 75% of the fees (to a maximum of $30,000) for professional services for the analysis and planning of charging infrastructure installation. For the installation of Level 2 chargers funding cannot exceed double the acquisition cost of the chargers being installed; for DC Fast charging projects, funding is capped at 50% of the costs of chargers plus installation and electrical infrastructure work, to a maximum of $500,000.

New Brunswick

Updated April 17, 2026.

New Brunswick ended its EV incentives program on July 1, 2025, citing a shift in focus toward expanding charging infrastructure. The province called the program a success, noting it had met its target.

The province’s charging rebates for business program was funded by ZEVIP and is now closed to new applications.

Nova Scotia

Updated April 17, 2026.

There are currently no purchase incentives or rebates available for EVs or charging infrastructure in Nova Scotia. The province ended its rebate program for light-duty electric vehicles and e-bikes on April 4, 2025.

The Electrify Nova Scotia MHZEV rebate program wrapped up on April 15, 2026.

Prince Edward Island

Updated December 18, 2025.

The PEI Electric Vehicle Incentive program offers residents a rebate of $4,000 for eligible new or used EVs and $2,000 for plug-in hybrid vehicles.

Newfoundland and Labrador

Updated April 17, 2026.

The easternmost province’s EV Rebate Program ended on March 15, 2026.

Summary of funding by province and territory

The table shows the maximum rebates, supports and incentives country-wide.

Jurisdiction	Light-duty ZEV purchase incentive	Medium/Heavy-duty ZEV purchase incentive	Charging / infrastructure incentives
Federal (Canada-wide)	EVAP: $5,000 per eligible BEV or FCEV with a final transactional value of $50,000 or less. The rebate drops to $4,000 in 2027, $3,000 in 2028, $2,000 in 2030 and ends on March 31, 2031. There is no price cap for Canadian-made BEVs and FCEVs.	Incentives through the iMHZEV program ended March 31, 2026.	Funding via the ZEVIP program closed on March 20, 2026.
British Columbia	No light-duty	CleanBC Go Electric Fleet + BC Hydro Fleet/Pilot supports (amounts vary by stream, see above)	BC Hydro EV Fleet Program (support for planning up to 50% to $15k; infrastructure ranges from 50 per cent to 100 per cent excl. chargers; pilot funding). CleanBC Go Electric Fleet Charging support.  Workplace charging incentive packages. BC Hydro Energy Storage incentive.
Yukon	BEV/FCEV/PHEV rebates ended on March 31, 2026.	Ended March 31, 2026.	Level 2 charger rebates ended on March 31, 2026.
Alberta	None	None	Alberta Municipalities EV Charging Program (EVCP): rebates up to 46% of costs; L2/L3 eligible; waitlist only right now
Saskatchewan	None	None	MEVi public charging support: up to 75% for Indigenous projects / 50% others; per-unit caps $5k (L2) to $75k (100kW+ DCFC). Up to $99,999 for Indigenous projects.
Manitoba	Manitoba’s Electric Vehicles Rebate Program ended on March 31, 2026.	None	Manitoba Hydro Home Energy Efficiency Loan: financing up to $3,000 for EV charger purchase/installation.
Quebec	Roulez Vert: up to $4,000 BEV/FCEV; up to $2,000 PHEV; $2,000 used BEV; MSRP < $65k	Check current Écocamionnage program opportunities	Workplace chargers: 50% up to $5,000 per connector. DC fleet chargers: 50% to max $60,000 per charger up to max $150,000 per institution.
New Brunswick	Light-duty incentives ended on July 1st, 2025.	None	Ended along with the ZEVIP program in March 2026.
Nova Scotia	Light-duty rebates ended April 4, 2025.	MHZEV rebates ended April 15, 2026.	None
Prince Edward Island	$4,000 new/used EV; $2,000 PHEV	None	None
Newfoundland & Labrador	Light-duty rebates ended March 15, 2026.	None	None
Ontario	None	None	ChargeON program issues occasional calls for proposals for public charging projects
Northwest Territories	None	None	The EV Infrastructure program closed on March 31, 2026.
Nunavut	None	None	None

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