Canada’s new consumer rebates for electric vehicles will start Feb. 16
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Starting Feb 16., Canadians will be able to qualify for some consumer rebates on the purchase or lease of a new electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.
Starting Feb. 16, Canadians will be able to qualify for the recently announced federal consumer rebates of up to $5,000 on the purchase or lease of some new electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
The federal government made the announcement Tuesday in Ottawa, with Transport Minister Steve MacKinnon saying the rebates will be processed at the point of sale.
“These will be point-of-sale incentives built into the transaction through a dealership. That will make these incentives easier to access with less paperwork or process,” said MacKinnon.
“What vehicles are eligible? Well, we’re talking about new battery electric and fuel cell electric vehicles sold from Feb. 16, 2026.”
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced last week a new five-point strategy to “transform” the automotive industry in Canada.
The plan included offering consumer incentives he said will make it more affordable for Canadians to choose an electric vehicle, or EV, over traditional models with only a combustion engine. He also said part of the strategy includes expanding Canada’s charging station infrastructure.
MacKinnon said Tuesday that to qualify for the full $5,000 rebate, a vehicle must be powered solely by an onboard battery. This also includes fuel cell electric vehicles, which are powered by compressed hydrogen that can be purchased from specialized fuel stations.
Purchasing a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle may qualify for up to $2,500 under these new incentives.
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