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Federal electric vehicle rebate programs
Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP)
This new federal program encourages Canadians to buy or lease affordable electric vehicles (EVs) by offering incentives. Incentives start at:
- up to $5,000 for battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles
- up to $2,500 for plug-in hybrid vehicles
Canadians can now benefit from this new program as of February 16, 2026.
Visit the EVAP website for more information (opens to external site)What’s a zero-emissions vehicle?
A zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) is one that has the potential to produce no tailpipe emissions. While it can still have a conventional internal combustion engine (ICE), it must be able to operate without using it.
Battery electric vehicle (BEV)
A fully electric vehicle is powered by an electric motor, and is charged by being plugged into an external electric outlet.
Hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV)
A fully electric vehicle that use a hydrogen fuel cell instead of a battery, and is fuelled using hydrogen gas.
Plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV)
Uses both an electric motor and an ICE. The electric motor is powered by a battery, which is charged by being plugged into an external electric outlet. The ICE is powered by a fuel such as gas.
Electric car cost calculator
Calculate the cost to buy and own an EV, and find out how much money you could save.
Calculate nowProvincial electric vehicle rebate programs
Are EV rebates available where you live?
Additional EV rebates are available in certain provinces. Please select your province in the list below to find out.
Electric car financing with RBC
Get special financing rates on select EVs and flexible payment options with the RBC Clean Energy Vehicle Program
Learn more