Across Canada, federal and provincial governments are encouraging the purchase of electric vehicles with incentives. Below are the rebates and financial incentives in place today for purchasing new and used EVs and charging infrastructure.
You can also personalize incentives available to you by your postal code using Find My EV Match, where you can learn about even more incentives, such as Ontario’s Green Vehicle License Plate Program, home energy loans in various jurisdictions, and more.
iZEV Incentive Program – No Longer Available
Effective January 2025, the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program has been paused. This program had been providing up to $5,000 toward the purchase of a fully electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle since 2019. If you have ordered your vehicle but haven’t received it yet, please check with your dealer to ensure the iZEV rebate was applied. For more information, please visit: Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV).
Canadian organizations and businesses can benefit from an enhanced first-year capital cost allowance on the purchase of an eligible ZEV. If you have ordered your vehicle but haven’t received it yet, please check with your dealer to ensure the iZEV rebate was applied. For more information, please visit: Federal Tax Incentive for Businesses.
Up to $200,000 is available at the point-of-sale to Canadian businesses and to organizations for the purchase or lease of medium- and heavy-duty ZEVs. Trucks, cargo vans, shuttles, and other commercial vehicles fall into the medium- and heavy-duty vehicle category. If you have ordered your vehicle but haven’t received it yet, please check with your dealer to ensure the iZEV rebate was applied. For more information, please visit: iMHZEV – Medium to Heavy Duty EV Program
Clean BC Incentive Program – Up to $4,000
EV drivers in British Columbia qualify for up to $4,000 toward the purchase or lease of a fully electric vehicle and up to $2,000 toward the purchase or lease of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. For more information, please visit: Clean BC Incentive Program.
If you’re in British Columbia, now is a great time to take advantage of EV charger rebates for homes, multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs), and workplaces. Homeowners can get up to $350 back on a Level 2 charger. MURBs can receive rebates for EV Ready plans, electrical upgrades, and charger installations, covering up to 75% of costs. Workplaces can also get financial support for installing EV chargers, but pre-approval is required. For more information, please visit: Home, MURB & Workplace Rebate.
SCRAP-IT – Up to $300
The SCRAP-IT program offers incentives to use towards the cost of an EV or other low-carbon form of transportation when you scrap your existing gas-powered vehicle. The incentives apply to purchases of both new and used EVs. For more information, please visit: SCRAP-IT.
Businesses and organizations in British Columbia can take advantage of the Clean BC incentive program to support EV adoption. Rebates are available for workplace charging stations, fleet electrification, and commercial vehicle purchases. Funding programs help reduce upfront costs, making it easier for businesses to transition to clean transportation. Whether you’re looking to install chargers, upgrade your fleet, or explore EV-ready infrastructure, there are financial incentives to support your journey. For more information, please visit: Incentives for Businesses and Organizations.
New and Used EV Rebates – Up to $4,000
The Manitoba Electric Vehicle Rebate Program provides rebates of $4,000 on the purchase of a new eligible electric vehicle, $1,000 to $4,000 on leasing an eligible electric vehicle, and $2,500 on the purchase of pre-owned eligible electric vehicles. For more information, please visit: New and used EV Rebates.
New Vehicle Rebate – Up to $5,000
EV drivers in New Brunswick receive up to $5,000 toward the purchase of a new fully electric vehicle or long-range plug-in hybrid and up to $2,500 toward the purchase of a new short range plug-in hybrid. EV drivers in New Brunswick that receive a Plug’in NB Rebate are also eligible for the Home Charging Station Rebate, which provides 50% of the cost (to a maximum of $750) to purchase and install a home charging station. For more information, visit: Plug-in NB.
Used Vehicle Rebate – Up to $2,500
EV drivers in New Brunswick receive up to $2,500 toward the purchase of used fully electric vehicle and up to $1,000 toward the purchase of a used plug-in hybrid. EV drivers in New Brunswick that receive a Plug’in NB Rebate are also eligible for the Home Charging Station Rebate, which provides 50% of the cost (to a maximum of $750) to purchase and install a home charging station. For more information, visit: Plug-in NB.
Rebates for commercial charging stations are available to New Brunswick businesses, organizations and communities. For more information, visit: Plug-In NB Charging Rebates for Business .
EV Assist – Up to $3,000
EV drivers in Nova Scotia can receive up to $3,000 for the purchase of new and up to $2,000 for the purchase of used fully electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. For more information, please visit: EV Assist.
Offered through the Province of Nova Scotia, the Electrify Nova Scotia MHZEV Rebate Program provides rebates for the purchase or lease of qualifying MHZEVs on or after April 1st, 2024. Rebates are provided on a first-come, first-served basis and will remain available until the program budget is exhausted or the program is terminated. For more information, please visit: Electrify Nova Scotia MHZEV Rebate Program.
Universal EV Incentive – $5,000
EV drivers in Prince Edward Island qualify for up to $5,750 toward the purchase of a new fully electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, and $3,750 toward the purchase of a used fully electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. For more information, please visit: PEI Universal EV Incentive.
New EV Rebate – temporarily suspended from Feb 1-Mar 31, 2025
EV drivers in Quebec were eligible for up to $7,000 toward the purchase of a fully electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. This program is SUSPENDED Feb 1-Mar 31, 2025. When the program returns, the incentive will be up to $4,000 for new fully electric vehicles, $2,000 for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and $1,000 for electric motorcycles. For more information, please visit: New EV Rebate.
Used EV Rebate – Up to $3,500 – temporarily suspended from Feb 1-Mar 31, 2025
EV drivers in Quebec were eligible for up to $3,500 toward the purchase of used fully electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. This program is SUSPENDED Feb 1-Mar 31, 2025. When the program returns, the incentive will be up to $2,000 for used electric vehicles. For more information, please visit: Used EV Rebate.
Home Charging Rebate – Up to $600 – temporarily suspended from Feb 1-Mar 31, 2025
EV drivers in Quebec were able to receive up to $600 toward the purchase and installation of a home charging station. This program is SUSPENDED Feb 1-Mar 31, 2025. For more information, please visit: Home Charging Rebate.
Multi-Residential Charging Rebate – Up to $5,000 per charger – temporarily suspended from Feb 1-Mar 31, 2025
Apartment and condominium buildings were able to receive 50% of the eligible costs, to a maximum of $5,000 per charger, to purchase and install EV charging stations. Rebate applies for either owners or residents. Maximum incentive to be received varies on the number of units. This program is SUSPENDED Feb 1-Mar 31, 2025. For more information, please visit: Multi-Residential Charging Rebate.
New & Used Take Charge EV Rebate – Up to $2,500
The Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro Electric Vehicle Rebate Program provides incentives for purchasing or leasing a new or pre-owned eligible EV. Incentives range from $1,500 for a plug-in hybrid to $2,500 for an all-electric vehicle. Completed applications will be accepted between April 1, 2023 and March 15, 2025. Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis or until program funding is depleted. For more information, please visit: New & Used Take Charge EV Rebate.
EV Workplace Charging Rebate – Up to $2,500
The Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro Electric Vehicle Rebate Program provides incentives to businesses, non-profit organizations, or municipalities when they purchase or lease a new or pre-owned eligible EV. Incentives range from $1,500 for a plug-in hybrid to $2,500 for an all-electric vehicle. Completed applications will be accepted from April 1, 2023, to March 15, 2025. Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis or until program funding is depleted. The Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro Commercial EV Charger Rebate provides up to 50% back when you install an EV charger at your workplace. For more information, please visit: EV Workplace Charging Rebate.
