Currently, there are no federal incentives for passenger vehicles (light-duty) available Canada-wide, however, your business may benefit from the higher capital cost write-off for EVs, detailed below, along with a few provincial incentives. The federal program for medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles is available until March 31.
Please note that some programs exclude Tesla-brand vehicles, chargers or battery storage.
Note that this content was updated in December 2025.
Federal government EV incentive and rebate programs
Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Support Program
The Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles Program (iMHZEV) aims to help businesses and communities make the switch to medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles. The program offers incentives worth roughly 50 per cent of the price difference between an electric vehicle and a combustion engine vehicle.
The program will run until March 31, 2026, or until funds are depleted, whichever comes first.
Eligible vehicles under the program include larger zero-emission vehicles such as the Ford E-Transit cargo van and Volvo VNR-electric tractor truck.
Read the full list of iMHZEV-eligible vehicle
Under iMHZEV, incentives are capped at $200,000 per vehicle. Incentives can be combined with provincial or territorial incentives, up to a maximum of 75 per cent of the vehicle’s Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). It is important to note that businesses, organizations and governments can apply for up to 10 incentives per year — or a total of $1,000,000, whichever limit is reached first. Visit Transport Canada for more on these limits.
Capital cost allowance write-offs
Businesses are also eligible for a tax write-off in the first year that a ZEV is purchased and used by a corporation, self-employed individual, or an employee using a vehicle for work purposes.
Businesses can currently claim an enhanced first-year capital cost allowance (CCA) deduction of 55 per cent from 2026 through 2027. (The usual CCA rate for class 54 motor vehicles and passenger vehicles is 30 per cent, while the usual rate for class 55 automobiles is 40 per cent.) Note that there is a limit on the capital cost in the class 54 category of $55,000 (plus sales tax).
Consult your accountant to determine which option is best for you and your business.
The enhanced write-off system will end on January 1, 2028.
Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program
The federal government’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) helps fund the purchase and installation of charging and hydrogen refuelling stations across the country.
The program offers multiple funding streams, including charging stations in public places such as arenas, libraries, and restaurants; on-street charging managed by municipalities; and workplaces and multi-use residential buildings. Individual home chargers are not eligible for ZEVIP funding.
The program does not accept applications all the time. You’ll need to check if there is an open call for proposals, and if the current call applies to your project. Note that only larger installations should apply directly for ZEVIP, as the minimum project cost is usually $200,000.
It is also worth looking at delivery organizations, such as Pollution Probe, Propulsion Québec and Green Economy Canada, which may have funding to distribute for smaller installations.
Information on the specific type of charging infrastructure, and the value of incentives an applicant can receive is available here. The program is currently in place until 2027 and has a total budget of $680 million.
Provincial government incentive programs
In addition to the federal help, businesses can also take advantage of provincial EV incentives and rebates on vehicle purchases and charging infrastructure.
If your province or territory is not listed here, it may not offer any government incentives, rebates or supports.
British Columbia
Updated December 18, 2025.
There are currently no electric vehicle incentives available in BC, other than for specific pilot programs noted below. However, fleets in BC can find other supports, such as fleet transition advisory services and robust funding for charging infrastructure. Note that the program that applies to you will depend on whether you are a BC Hydro or Fortis BC customer.
BC Hydro EV Fleet Program
The BC Hydro EV Fleet program provides three complementary funding options: for fleets mapping out an EV transition; upgrades to the electrical infrastructure; and to kick start short-term EV pilot projects
EV Ready fleet plan rebate
BC Hydro will provide funding to hire an expert in fleet electrification for an EV Ready fleet assessment and to identify charging requirements and electrical infrastructure needs. The maximum rebate is for 50 per cent of planning costs up to $15,000.
Electrical infrastructure incentive
Pre-approved customers can access funding to cover the cost of installing electrical infrastructure that has been identified as part of an approved EV Ready fleet plan. (Some projects may also qualify for the electrical infrastructure incentive even without an EV Ready fleet plan; please have a look at the guidelines here.) The maximum amount of funding ranges from 50 per cent to 100 per cent of eligible costs. Eligible costs do not include chargers. Factors such as costs, emission reductions and the overall business case determine the amount of funding an applicant will receive.
EV fleet pilot project incentive
BC Hydro provides funding for short-term EV pilot projects, based on the scope of work, value proposition, projected benefits and total cost of the testing. Pilot projects can include operational testing of light-, medium- and heavy-duty EVs; temporary deployment of charging infrastructure and mobile charging solutions for demonstration projects; and research and testing of charging strategies and/or vehicle performance.
BC Hydro’s energy storage incentive
BC Hydro also offers financial support for the installation of battery-based energy storage systems (ESS) to help businesses increase reliability and reduce reliance on the grid. An ESS is a GHG-free alternative to diesel backup generation, and can help manage peak demand charges, reduce peak loads on the grid and provide electricity during outages.
BC Hydro customers can consult details on eligibility and incentive amounts on the utility’s Energy storage incentive page.
Clean BC Go Electric Fleets Program
CleanBC helps eligible public and private organizations that are looking to transition their fleets to zero emissions. The Go Electric Fleet Charging Program offers support in the following areas:
Operational support (open to Fortis BC customers only; BC Hydro customers should see above)
- Fleet suitability assessments: financial support at 50 per cent of the cost to install telematics equipment to a maximum of $50,000. Assessments of ZEV suitability without telematics are eligible for up to $3,000 in rebates.
- Infrastructure and facility assessments: financial supports for 50 per cent of costs, up to $5,000.
- Electrical work and service upgrades: support for 33 per cent of costs up to $20,000* per site (up to four sites).
Charging support (open to all BC customers, must apply for pre-approval by March 1, 2026) - ZEV Advisory Service: free advisory services to guide fleets through the process of assessing and acquiring EVs and related infrastructure.
- Level 2 charging infrastructure: reimbursement of eligible equipment and installation costs up to 50 per cent or $2,000 per new charging station. Rebates are capped at $25,000 per applicant per year. Public sector organizations are eligible for rebates that cover up to 75% or a maximum of $4,000 per new station; rebates are capped at $50,000 per applicant per year.
- DC Fast Charge charging infrastructure: reimbursement of up to 50 per cent of project costs, to a max of $20,000 per station up to 49kW; up to $50,000 for stations 50kW or more.
Note that the maximum reimbursement is higher across all the above categories for B.C. public sector organizations and Indigenous communities and businesses, and for charging stations that exclusively service medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
Further incentives help businesses finance the installation of charging stations at the workplace, covering up to 50 per cent of purchase and installation costs to a maximum of $2,000 per charger and up to $14,000 per workplace, while funding is available. For assistance understanding the various initiatives and incentives, B.C. businesses can get up to five hours of free advice on planning and rolling out their fleet electrification program.
Yukon
Updated December 18, 2025.
Yukon offers organizations and businesses $5,000 for a new battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell or plug-in hybrid with a range of 50 km or more. For plug-in vehicles with a range under 50 km, the rebate is $3,000. For leased vehicles, the rebate is pro-rated on the length of the agreement, with the full rebate given if the lease is 3 years or more. Businesses are eligible for 10 such rebates per calendar year.
Yukon offers rebates of $10,000 for new medium- or heavy-duty zero-emission commercial vehicles purchased by organizations, businesses, First Nations governments and municipal governments. Each applicant can receive up to 10 rebates per calendar year. For leased vehicles, the rebate is pro-rated on the length of the agreement, with the full rebate given if the lease is 3 years or more.
The government also provides rebates for Level 2 electric vehicle chargers installed at personal residences, commercial or multi-residential buildings, and municipal or First Nations government-owned buildings. Rebates cover 50 per cent to 90 per cent of costs depending on building type, up to $9,000 per charger, with a maximum of 20 chargers per building (dual-port chargers count as one). The program will run until March 31, 2026, subject to available funding.
Alberta
Updated December 18, 2025.
Alberta Municipalities Electric Vehicle Charging Program (EVCP)
The Electric Vehicle Charging Program (EVCP), funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) & Alberta Municipalities, provides rebates for applicants to purchase and install electric vehicle charging stations. Note that the program is full, however applications are still being accepted and added to a waitlist.
Funding will cover up to 46 per cent of the total project cost, which can be up to $75,000 per charger. Level 2 and Level 3 charging stations that are new, owned by the applicant and installed in Alberta are eligible for the program.
Funding is available on a go-forward basis. EV charging infrastructure installed prior to receiving approval does not qualify nor does the replacement of existing EV charging infrastructure.
To learn more about the program and details of eligibility, applicants can consult the EVCP Protocol document.
Saskatchewan
Updated December 18, 2025.
The Municipal Electric Vehicle Initiative (MEVi), administered by Eco-West Canada, provides financial support to municipalities, Indigenous communities, co-operatives, private businesses, and non-profit organizations for the installation of public EV charging stations throughout Saskatchewan.
The program offers to cover up to 75 per cent of eligible project costs for Indigenous communities and businesses, and up to 50 per cent of eligible project costs for non-Indigenous applicants.
Incentives are capped based on the power level and speed of the charger, with per-unit maximums ranging from $5,000 for Level 2 chargers to $75,000 for high-capacity fast chargers (100 kW and above) in non-Indigenous communities and businesses and $99,999 in Indigenous communities and places of business.
Manitoba
Updated December 18, 2025.
Manitoba’s Electric Vehicles Rebate Program gives EV buyers a rebate of $4,000 on the purchase of a new electric vehicle, or $2,500 for a used electric vehicle. To qualify, an EV must have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MRSP) of $70,000 or less and must be less than four years old.
Any purchase dating back to August 1, 2023 is eligible for the rebate, which can only be applied once per vehicle and once per vehicle owner. Manitoba’s rebate program is open through March 31, 2026.
Manitoba Hydro’s Home Energy Efficiency Loan program provides financing of up to $3,000 for the purchase and installation of an EV charger.
Quebec
Updated December 18, 2025.
Quebec’s Roulez Vert rebate program for light-duty zero-emission passenger vehicles resumed on April 1, 2025. As of 2026, EV buyers receive up to $2,000 when purchasing a battery-electric or fuel-cell vehicle, and plug-in hybrid buyers are eligible for up to $1,000, depending on battery size. Incentives for used fully electric cars are also $1,000, while electric motorcycles receive $500. An EV manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) still must be under $65,000 to be eligible for the Roulez Vert rebate.
Quebec’s Écocamionnage program is the province’s main funding stream to support reductions in freight-transport emissions. The program supports companies and municipalities purchasing new medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission trucks and commercial vans as well as eligible used heavy-duty ZEVs. The program also supports adding approved efficiency or electrification technologies/logistics improvements that reduce fuel use and GHGs.
Incentives for new trucks scale by class and weight, reaching $150,000 for Class 8 trucks, while used heavy-duty ZEV incentives are tied to vehicle age, and technologies/logistics projects can receive up to 50% of eligible costs within program caps. Funding is time-limited to March 31, 2028 (or until budgets are exhausted), and applicants must meet Quebec eligibility, purchase, and vehicle-use/retention rules. For the current eligible vehicle list, exact per-class dollar caps, stacking rules, and application steps, consult the provincial Écocamionnage webpages and program guide.
While the provincial government has renewed its commitment to EV rebates, it is also implementing measures to recoup lost fuel tax revenue. Starting in 2027, Quebec will introduce an annual fee of $125 for battery-electric vehicle owners and $62.50 for plug-in hybrid drivers. Additionally, EV drivers will lose free access to tolled bridges and ferries across the province as of April 1, 2027.
In a final policy shift, Quebec’s 2025 budget also revamps the province’s long-standing luxury-vehicle tax. Zero-emission vehicles valued up to $75,000 have been exempt from the luxury tax. Starting in 2027, an annual registration fee equal to one per cent of a vehicle’s market value will apply to all vehicles exceeding the new $62,000 threshold.
Quebec’s Transportez vert programs also provide training for businesses looking to electrify their fleets. If a fleet is looking to apply for two different provincial programs and the project exceeds $100,000, Transportez vert allows fleets to sign a single agreement.
Government rebates also cover 50 per cent up to $5,000 per connector when installing eligible chargers at the workplace with the maximum amount of financial assistance granted per eligible building and per fiscal year of $49,000. For DC charger installations, rebates cover 50 per cent to a maximum of $60,000 per charger to a maximum of $150,000 per institution.
New Brunswick
Updated December 18, 2025.
New Brunswick ended its EV incentives program on July 1, 2025, citing a shift in focus toward expanding charging infrastructure. The province called the program a success, noting it had met its target.
Nova Scotia
Updated December 18, 2025.
Nova Scotia ended its rebate program for light-duty electric vehicles and e-bikes on April 4, 2025.
The Electrify Nova Scotia MHZEV rebate program offers rebates for purchasing or leasing eligible medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The rebates range from $3,000 to $50,000 per vehicle, depending on vehicle class. Any vehicle listed in the federal iMZHEV incentive program is eligible, with the addition of ice resurfacers weighing over 7,501 lbs.
The MHZEV rebates will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis until the program budget has been used up or the Government of Nova Scotia decides to end it.
Prince Edward Island
Updated December 18, 2025.
PEI Electric Vehicle Incentive program offers residents a rebate of $4,000 for eligible new or used EVs and $2,000 for plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Updated December 18, 2025.
The easternmost province’s EV Rebate Program offers a $2,500 rebate for new or used all-electric vehicles and $1,500 for new or used plug-in hybrids. This offer is open to individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations until March 15, 2026 when the program ends.
Summary of funding by province and territory
The table shows the maximum rebates, supports and incentives country-wide.
| Jurisdiction | Light-duty ZEV purchase incentive | Medium/Heavy-duty ZEV purchase incentive | Charging / infrastructure incentives |
| Federal (Canada-wide) | None | iMHZEV: incentives up to $200,000 per vehicle, combined incentives capped at 75% of MSRP; program runs to Mar 31, 2026 or until funds depleted; organization limit 10 incentives or $1M per calendar year. | ZEVIP: funds EV charging + hydrogen refuelling; supports public, on-street, workplace, MURB delivered through periodic calls for applications; program funded at $680M and runs to 2027. |
| British Columbia | No light-duty | CleanBC Go Electric Fleet + BC Hydro Fleet/Pilot supports (amounts vary by stream, see above) | BC Hydro EV Fleet Program (support for planning up to 50% to $15k; infrastructure ranges from 50 per cent to 100 per cent excl. chargers; pilot funding). CleanBC Go Electric Fleet Charging support. Workplace charging incentive packages. BC Hydro Energy Storage incentive. |
| Yukon | $5,000 BEV/FCEV/PHEV (≥50 km range, MSRP < $60k; pickups < $70k); $3,000 if <50 km range; max 10 rebates/year for businesses | $10,000 per new medium/heavy commercial ZEV; max 10/year (leases prorated) | Level 2 charger rebates covering 50% to 90% up to $9,000/charger; max 20/building; program to Mar 31, 2026. |
| Alberta | None | None | Alberta Municipalities EV Charging Program (EVCP): rebates up to 46% of costs; L2/L3 eligible; waitlist only right now |
| Saskatchewan | None | None | MEVi public charging support: up to 75% for Indigenous projects / 50% others; per-unit caps $5k (L2) to $75k (100kW+ DCFC). Up to $99,999 for Indigenous projects. |
| Manitoba | $4,000 new EV; $2,500 used EV (MSRP < $70k; vehicle ≤4 years old). Open to Mar 31, 2026 | None | Manitoba Hydro Home Energy Efficiency Loan: financing up to $3,000 for EV charger purchase/installation. |
| Quebec | Roulez Vert: up to $4,000 BEV/FCEV; up to $2,000 PHEV; $2,000 used BEV; MSRP < $65k | Check current Écocamionnage program opportunities | Workplace chargers: 50% up to $5,000 per connector. DC fleet chargers: 50% to max $60,000 per charger up to max $150,000 per institution. |
| New Brunswick | Light-duty incentives ended on July 1st, 2025 | None | None |
| Nova Scotia | Light-duty rebates ended Apr 4, 2025 | Electrify Nova Scotia MHZEV: $3,000 –$50,000/vehicle (plus eligible ice resurfacers) | None |
| Prince Edward Island | $4,000 new/used EV; $2,000 PHEV | None | None |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | $2,500 BEV new or used; $1,500 PHEV new or used; no price cap; until Mar 15, 2026 | None | None |
| Ontario | None | None | ChargeON program issues occasional calls for proposals for public charging projects |
| Northwest Territories | None | None | The EV Infrastructure program provides funding support for charger installation in public places, MURBs, workplaces and fleets: up to 50% of eligible costs; max $7,500/Level 2 connector; max $99,999/Level 3 fast charger; until March 31, 2026 |
| Nunavut | None | None | None |
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