Our quarterly roundup of EV models hitting the Canadian market finds a third quarter busy with a wide variety of new and refreshed EVs

We’re past the midway point of 2024 and the back half of the year promises to be filled with electric vehicles flowing into dealerships, ready for Canadians to take delivery.

The big news this quarter comes from Tesla: the Cybertruck is now ready for the Canadian market.

Meanwhile, Fiat is making waves by offering the most affordable EV on our roads, Honda’s first EV has reached Canadian buyers, and Chevy is adding a cheaper model and a Lightning EV competitor.

Here are the details on all the new EVs available in Canada in the Q3 2024 EV tracker.

2024 Tesla Cybertruck

While Americans have enjoyed their Cybertrucks since November, Tesla is finally getting in touch with Canadian reservation holders about their deliveries. And it’s now time to see how the market reacts to the most polarizing vehicle appearing in the Q3 2024 EV tracker.

The starting price of $137,990 for the AWD Foundation Series model is fairly staggering compared to the $40,000 price tag that was promised five years ago when the Cybertruck was released.

That six-figure Cybertruck model features a lengthy 512-kilometre range while packing 600 horsepower. Those seeking even more juice can nab the tri-motor Cyberbeast model for $165,990, which has 854 hp but a slightly lower 484 km range.

Those prices don’t include the additional fees or taxes, or the federal luxury tax, but there are reports that the automaker is working with the government for an exemption from the luxury tax.

2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

A more affordable option for Canadian pickup truck buyers is the Chevrolet Silverado EV, now available in three trims. The lineup starts with the $78,070 3WT model, which features 632 km of range along with 510 hp and 600 lb-ft of torque. The 4WT model is $83,870 and has 724 km of range, and 515 hp while the range-topping First Edition RST is $120,870 and features 708 km of range along with 754 hp and 785 lb-ft of torque.

Range and power aren’t all that the Silverado EV offers. You can tow up to 12,500 lbs (5,669 kg) with the vehicle, and its bed is rated to haul a maximum of 1,750 lbs (793 kg).

The First Edition RST model also offers the Chevy Super Cruise hands-free driving capability.

2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV

While the two trucks may be headlining the Q3 2024 EV tracker, there are a few other budget-friendly EVs that are now available to Canadians thanks to Chevrolet, Honda and Fiat.

The new Chevrolet Equinox EV starts at $51,533 for the front-wheel-drive 2LT trim and tops out at $59,233 for the 3RS with all-wheel-drive.

All front-wheel-drive Equinox EVs feature 513 km of range and 213 hp, while the AWD models deliver 459 km on a full battery and have 288 hp. All four trims come with standard front-wheel-drive, while AWD requires a $3,500 premium.

2024 Honda Prologue EV

For the first time, Canadians can buy an all-electric Honda.

The 2024 Honda Prologue rides on a platform that was jointly developed with General Motors and takes advantage of the American automaker’s Ultium technology, using an 85 kWh battery that’s similar to the one found in the Chevrolet Blazer.

The Prologue starts at $61,990 for the EX model, while the EX-L trim is $66,990 and the Touring is $71,990.

While all models feature all-wheel-drive and 288 horsepower, the EX and EX-L feature 452 km of range, while the Touring delivers 439 km.

2024 Fiat 500e

The 2024 Fiat 500e has landed in Canada as one of the most affordable EVs, with a starting price of $42,190. That price doesn’t include the $5,000 federal credit and up to $7,000 in provincial incentives, making the electric city car even more attractively priced.

While the 500e has just 117 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque, it weighs just under 3,000 lbs, making it among the lightest EVs. The 42-kWh battery enables a driving range of 227 km, and can fast-charge at 85 kW, which allows a 0-80 per cent recharge in just 35 minutes.

2025 Porsche Taycan

The 2025 Taycan arrives looking similar to the outgoing model, but under the sheet metal are a slew of changes that make the vehicle much better. It shed some unnecessary weight and has improved aerodynamics while Porsche bumped up the battery size to 97 kWh, which adds up to a 35 per cent improvement in range.

The automaker estimates that the 2025 Taycan can travel up to 550 km on a single charge. The new model is also capable of charging at a faster pace than before, peaking at 325 kW, 55 kW more than the older models.

That’s not all. The Porsche Taycan Turbo S gets 938 hp, allowing it to hit highway speeds from a standstill in just 2.4 seconds. Then there’s a Taycan Turbo GT which has over 1,000 horsepower and can hit 100 kph in just 2.2 seconds.

The only issue with all these improvements is that they come with a price bump.

The entry-level 4S model is $135,600 before any luxury taxes, while the top trim Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach Package is a whopping $270,000.