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Tesla Model 3 driving on highway in the winter

Sudden Tesla price cuts seen as a response to growing competition

The automaker’s surprise move means Tesla’s entire lineup is now 9.5 to 19.5 per cent cheaper in Canada

Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Rebates, EV Rebates, Incentives & Funding, Tesla

Emma Jarratt
January 18, 2023
4 minute read

Ottawa unveils national mandate to enforce ZEV sales targets

The long-awaited federal ZEV sales mandate for light-duty vehicles will require auto makers and importers to meet ZEV sales quotas aligned with federal targets — 20 per cent in 2026, 60 per cent in 2030 and 100 per cent in 2035

Commercial Electric and Zero Emission Vehicles, Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Rebates, Incentives & Funding

Emma Jarratt
December 21, 2022
3 minute read

Yukon offers 75 per cent ZEV rebate in exchange for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle data

The rebate is part of a new two-year data collection pilot that will study zero-emission MHDV performance in the Yukon

Commercial Electric and Zero Emission Vehicles, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Rebates, EV Rebates, Incentives & Funding, Heavy Duty EVs, Rural and remote region EV adoption, Yukon

Emma Jarratt
December 14, 2022
2 minute read

Arctic energy alliance public EV charging port

Northwest Territories tackles EV affordability, access to charging in new action plan

Over $2.26 million from the N.W.T.’s latest Energy Action Plan will go towards initiatives including new rebate programs for e-bikes, snowmobiles and electric boats as well as charging infrastructure across the territory

Electric bikes, Electric Boats, Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicle Charging Networks, Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV charging in condos and MURBs, EV Rebates, Incentives & Funding

Mehanaz Yakub
December 13, 2022
5 minute read

B.C.’s Vicinity Motors touts growth with US$100-million order for its new Class 3 electric truck

The agreement, between Vicinity and B.C. automotive retailer Pioneer Auto Group, will see at least 1,000 VMC 1200 Class 3 electric trucks delivered by the end of 2023

British Columbia B.C., Commercial Electric and Zero Emission Vehicles, Electric Trucks, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Rebates, EV Rebates, Incentives & Funding, Heavy Duty EVs

Emma Jarratt
October 19, 2022
3 minute read

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Eligibility for Canada’s EV incentives should be income-based

Tiering EV incentives based on income — like British Columbia has done — will help ensure tax dollars reach consumers that need it most, says Pembina Institute’s director of transportation policy, Adam Thorn

British Columbia B.C., Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Rebates, EV Rebates, Incentives & Funding

Adam Thorn
August 26, 2022
4 minute read

Canadian and American flag flying at full mast at sunset in front of bridge

Where should cross-border EV cooperation between Canada the U.S. go next?

From Made-in-North-America vehicle bills to policy recommendations, Canada and the United States are increasingly aligned on clean vehicles. However, a potentially big regulatory gap remains

Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Manufacturing, EV Rebates, EV Rebates, Incentives & Funding

Emma Jarratt
August 4, 2022
6 minute read

aerial view of Sea to Sky highway in British Columbia with Ocean in view

B.C. hikes zero-emission vehicle rebates to $4,000, expands vehicle eligibility in incentive program revamp

British Columbia is boosting the size of its zero-emission passenger vehicle rebate, adding a second category for larger vehicles and, in a first for Canada, scaling rebate eligibility to household income

British Columbia B.C., Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Rebates, EV Rebates, Incentives & Funding

Emma Jarratt
August 4, 2022
3 minute read

2023 BMW i4 eDrive35 on sale in Canada now, starts at $54,990

The newest electric offering from BMW — available for order now — starts at a lower price point than previous BMW electric vehicles, which makes it eligible for both federal and provincial rebates

BMW, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Rebates

Mehanaz Yakub
August 2, 2022
2 minute read

corner view of 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV in red in front of glass building backdrop

Chevrolet Blazer EV reservations open in Canada with $51,998 starting price tag, up to 515 km range

The latest electric offering from Chevrolet will feature General Motors’ Ultium battery platform, four trim levels, Plug and Charge technology and charging speeds up to 190 kWh — plus a specially designed “Police Pursuit Vehicle”

Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Rebates, EV Rebates, Incentives & Funding, General Motors GM

Emma Jarratt
July 19, 2022
4 minute read