When considering purchasing or leasing an electric vehicle (EV), all the available federal and provincial rebate programs can be confusing. Between figuring out how much you can receive to what makes and models are eligible, it is important to understand how to maximize the benefits of purchasing or leasing an EV. We broke down every EV incentive available across Canada in a previous blog post. This article discusses what makes and models of electric vehicles are eligible for federal and provincial EV incentives.
Explore the word of electric with our list of eligible electric vehicles:
EVs By Make, Model, and Trim that Qualify for Electric Vehicle Federal Incentives
The federal government’s Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles Program (iZEV) offers up to $5,000 to purchase or lease all-electric vehicles that meet the program’s eligibility requirements. The available incentives can also be stacked with provincial incentives, leading to more savings on your purchase or lease of an EV.
In addition, to EV incentives, the federal government offers up to $2,500 for the purchase or lease of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs).
The government also offers a 100% tax-write-off for businesses that purchase eligible electric vehicles. The write-off applies to approved plug-in hybrids and all-electric cars purchased between March 19, 2019, to January 1, 2024. The 100% write-off can be used to $55,000 of the purchase price, plus the federal and provincial sales tax. Businesses can not receive the iZEV incentive and the 100% write-off, only one or the other.
iZEV Program Eligible Electric Vehicles
BMW
Model
- BMW i3
Years
- 2018 – 2021
Trim Level
- Base-level
Chevrolet
Ford
Model
- Ford Focus
Year
- 2018
Trim Level
- LT
Hyundai
Models
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- Hyundai IONIQ 5
Years
- Kona: 2019-2022
- INOIQ 5: 2017-2022
Trim Levels
- Kona 2019: Preferred Ultimate
- Kona 2020: Essential, Preferred, Preferred- 2 Tone, and Ultimate
- Kona 2021: Essential and Preferred
- Kona 2022: Preferred, Preferred- 2 Tone, and Ultimate
- IONIQ 5 2017-2018: SE, SE CCP, and Limited
- IONIQ 5 2019-2021: Preferred and Ultimate
- IONIQ 5 2022: Essential, Preferred, Preferred Long Range, and AWD Preferred Long Range
Kia
- Kia Soul EV
- 2017-2022
- 2017-2020: EV, EV Luxury, EV Luxury Sunroof, EV Premium, EV Limited
- 2021-2022: Premium and Limited
Model
Years
- 2019-2022
Trim Levels
- 2019-2020: SX Touring and EX
- 2021-2022: EX, EX+, and SX Touring
Mazda
Mini
Models
- Mini Cooper SE 3 Door
- Mini 3 Door
Years
- Mini Cooper: 2020-2021
- Mini: 2022
Trim Levels
- Mini Cooper: Classic, Premier, and Premier+
- Mini: Cooper SE
Mitsubishi
Model
- Mitsubishi i-MiEV
Year
- 2017
Trim Level
- ES
Nissan
- Nissan Leaf
- 2018-2022
- 2018-2019: S, SV, SL, S Plus, SV Plus, and SL Plus
- 2020: S, SV, S Plus, SV Plus, and SL Plus
- 2021-2022: S, S Plus, SV Plus, and SL Plus
Smart
Models
- Smart EQ Fortwo Cabriolet
- Smart EQ Fortwo Coupe
- Smart Fortwo Electric Drive Cabriolet
- Smart Fortwo Electric Drive Coupe
Years
- 2018-2019
- 2018-2019
- 2017-2018
- 2017-2018
Volkswagen
Model
- Volkswagen e-Golf
Years
- 2017-2020
Trim Level
- Comfortline
EVs That Qualify for EV Rebates By Province
Most provinces use the same eligibility list and criteria as the federal government’s iZEV Program. Ontario, Quebec, and Newfoundland and Labrador are the only provinces that offer different eligibility standards. See the list below for the eligibility requirements by province. Keep in mind that you can stack all provincial rebates with federal incentives. In addition, some provinces also offer incentives for the purchase or lease of PHEVs. Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba do not offer provincial incentive programs.
British Columbia
British Columbia’s CleanBC Go Electric program eligible vehicle list is the same as the Federal iZEV Program. BC offers up to $3,000 for eligible EVs.
The BC government also offers a PST tax exemption for used all-electric vehicles that have driven at least 6,000kms and have a purchase price of $55,000-$75,000.
Ontario
Ontario Used Electric Vehicle Incentive offers a $1,000 rebate for purchasing a used-all electric vehicle with a re-sale price of under $50,000.
Quebec
Quebec accepts the same vehicles as the Federal iZEV program and some other vehicles listed below. The electric vehicle must be eligible and have an MRSP of less than $60,000 to qualify for Quebec’s EV incentive. Quebec offers up to $8,000 on eligible vehicles.
*Disclaimer: All vehicles listed above under the Federal iZEV program are applicable for Quebec’s EV incentive program. The following listed vehicles are the additional vehicles that Quebec accepts. Please note that the vehicles listed below are not applicable for Federal EV incentive programs.
Quebec’s Additional Eligible Vehicles
BYD
Model
- BYD E6
Year
- 2020
Ford
Tesla
Model
- Model 3
Years
- 2018-2022
Trim Levels
- 2018: Mid-Range and Long-Range
- 2019-2022: Standard Range
- 2020-2021: Standard Range Plus
- 2022: RWD
Volvo
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador’s EV Rebate Program applies to all new and used EVs’ purchases or leases (minimum of 48 months). You can receive up to $2,500 on eligible EVs.
To qualify for the rebate:
You must be a permanent resident, business, not-for-profit, or municipality in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The new or used 100% all-electric vehicle must be purchased between May 31, 2021, and March 15, 2022.
Applications will be accepted from September 1, 2021, to March 15, 2022.
The vehicle must be intended for personal, business, not-for-profit, or municipal use in Newfoundland and Labrador.
New Brunswick
New Brunswick uses the same list of eligible vehicles as the Federal iZEV Program. New Brunswick offers up to $5,000 on eligible vehicles.
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia uses the same list of eligible vehicles as the Federal iZEV Program. Nova Scotia offers up to $3,000 on eligible vehicles.
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island uses the same list of eligible vehicles as the Federal iZEV Program. You can receive up to $5,000 on eligible EVs.
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