Here are all the EVs that qualify for Canada’s Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program
Canadians gather! If you’re looking to go electric, there is an expansive program at your disposal offering varying levels of incentives for EV purchases and leases in Canada. We’ve compiled everything you need to know below, alongside an ever-growing list of vehicles that qualify.
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EV incentives remain available in Canada
As a US-born citizen, much of my coverage of incentives in the past has pertained to my native country. However, a reader recently pointed out that a Canada-centric version of my long-running list of available US tax incentives would be welcomed by consumers up north as well.
My deepest apologies, Canada – I had no intention of leaving you in the dark for this long. As many of you are probably aware, there are purchase incentives for EVs available to consumers in Canada that are currently much more abundant (and easier to qualify for) than current US credits.
Good on you, Canada, and all the more reason to take advantage of the nation’s Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program. Below, you will find the details of the incentive program itself, how a given vehicle can or cannot qualify, and how you yourself can take advantage of the deals for going electric.
Lastly, we have compiled the current and up-to-date list of vehicles that qualify for purchase incentives per Transport Canada. Let’s begin with the program itself.
How the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program works
Like all government-regulated programs, there is a lot of legal jargon and red tape to navigate through. Sometimes you just want to know what qualifies and what doesn’t.
Luckily for consumers up north, Canada’s iZEV program is relatively straightforward, and the government does a wonderful job of explaining it. Per Transport Canada:
The iZEV Program offers point-of-sale incentives for consumers (subject to funding availability) who buy or lease a ZEV vehicle. Only the vehicles listed on our website are eligible for an incentive when they’re purchased or leased for at least 12 months, on or after the eligibility date.
What types of EV incentives are available in Canada?
In total, there are three different types of electric vehicles that currently qualify for some level of incentives in Canada. From there, plug-in hybrids are divided one step further based on the all-electric range their batteries can deliver. Here’s how the incentive amounts currently breakdown:
- Battery-electric (BEV), hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV), and longer-range plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) are eligible for up to $5,000 CAD.
- To qualify as “longer range plug-ins,” the vehicles must have an electric range equal to or greater than 50 km.
- Shorter-range plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are eligible for up to $2,500 CAD.
- Shorter-range plug-in vehicles have an electric range under 50 kilometers.
What electric vehicles qualify for incentives in Canada?
In Canada, a slew of all-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles qualify for at least some amount of incentives as long as they meet the qualifications laid out by Transport Canada. For example, each vehicle must meet all of the country’s Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Additionally, each qualifying vehicle must be built for driving on public streets, roads, and highways (no low-speed vehicles). The vehicle must also have at least four functioning wheels. Sorry, Aptera.
Qualifying vehicle types are split into two separate groups, which qualify for their own respective purchase incentives based on price:
- A passenger car, where the base model manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) is less than $55,000 CAD.
- Higher-priced trims of those EVs may also qualify for purchase incentives in Canada for a maximum MSRP of $65,000 CAD.
- A station wagon, pickup truck (light truck), SUV, minivan, van, or special purpose vehicle, where the base model MSRP is less than $60,000 CAD.
- Higher-priced trims of these vehicles are also eligible for purchase incentives for MSRPs up to $70,000 CAD maximum.
Per Transport Canada, here are other terms zero-emission vehicles must follow as part of the incentive program:
- Only new vehicles are eligible for the federal incentive (EVs that haven’t been plated before).
- Eligible ZEVs that were previously demo vehicles used for test drives are considered new vehicles and are eligible for the incentive as long as the odometer reads less than 10,000 kilometers.
- Incentives can be applied to eligible ZEVs leased for at least 12 months but will be prorated based on any lease length of less than 48 months.
- For example, a 48-month lease is eligible for the full incentive, while a vehicle with a 24-month lease will be eligible for half the incentive. (See table below.)
- Vehicles are still eligible for the incentive even if delivery, freight, and other fees (like exterior color, add-ons, accessories, and packages) push the actual purchase price over these set limits.
- As long as a given EV’s make, model, trim and year appears on Transport Canada’s list of eligible vehicles, an incentive can be awarded.
We have compiled those qualifying lists for you below.
Qualifying battery electric vehicles (BEVs)
As promised, here are the current battery electric vehicles (BEVs) that qualify for purchase incentives per Transport Canada. We will ensure this list is updated regularly so you’re getting the most up-to-date details.
Note: All incentive amounts are in Canadian dollars.
| Make, Model, Year(s) | Incentive for Full Purchase / 48–Month Lease | 36-Month Lease | 24-Month Lease | 12-Month Lease |
| AUDI | ||||
| Q4 e-tron Quattro (2022) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Q4 50 e-tron Quattro (2023) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| BMW | ||||
| i3 s (2018-2021) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| i4 eDrive40 (2022-2023) |
$5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| i4 eDrive34 (2023) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| CHEVROLET (GM) | ||||
| Bolt LT/2LT/Premier/2LZ (2018-2021) |
$5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Bolt LT (2022) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Bolt EV LT (2023) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Bolt EUV LT/Premier (2022-2023) |
$5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| FORD | ||||
| Focus Electric (2018) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Mustang Mach-E (all trims) (2022-2023) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| HYUNDAI | ||||
| IONIQ 5 (2023) Preferred/ Preferred Long Range/ Preferred AWD Long Range |
$5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| IONIQ 5 (2022) Essential/Preferred/Preferred Long Range/Preferred AWD Long Range |
$5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| IONIQ 6 (2023) Preferred RWD Long Range/ Preferred AWD Long Range |
$5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Kona Electric Preferred/Preferred (2-tone)/ Ultimate (2022-2023) |
$5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Kona Electric Essential/Preferred/ Preferred (2-tone)/ Ultimate (2020-2021) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Kona Electric Essential/Preferred/ Preferred (2-tone)/ Ultimate (2020-2021) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Kona Electric Preferred/Ultimate (2019) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Ioniq Electric Preferred/Ultimate (2019-2021) |
$5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Ioniq Electric SE/SE CCP/Limited (2017-2018) |
$5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| KIA | ||||
| EV6 RWD Standard Range/RWD Long Range/AWD Long Range (2022-2023) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Niro EV Premium/Premium+/Limited (2023) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Niro EV EX/EX+/SX Touring (2021-2022) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Niro EV EX/SX Touring (2019-2020) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Soul EV Premium/Limited (2021-2023) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Soul EV Luxury/Luxury Sunroof/ Premium/Limited (2017-2020) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| MINI | ||||
| Cooper SE Base/Premier Line 2.0/Premier+ Line 2.0 (2024) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Cooper SE 3 Door/Hatch (2022-2023) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Cooper SE 3 Door Classic/Premier/ Premier+ (2020-2021) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| MAZDA | ||||
| MX-30 GS/GT (2022-2023) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| MITSUBISHI | ||||
| i-MiEV (2017) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| NISSAN | ||||
| Ariya (all trims) (2023) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| LEAF SV/SV Plus/SL Plus (2023) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| LEAF SV/S Plus/SV Plus/SL Plus (2021-2022) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| LEAF S/SV/S Plus/SV Plus/SL Plus (2020) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| LEAF S/SV/SL/S Plus/SV Plus/SL Plus (2018-2019) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| POLESTAR | ||||
| 2 Long Range Single Motor/Long Range Dual Motor (2023-2023) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| smart | ||||
| EQ fortwo cabriolet (2018-2019) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| EQ fortwo coupe (2018-2019) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| fortwo electric drive coupe (2017-2018) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| fortwo electric drive coupe (2017-2018) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| SUBARU | ||||
| Solterra AWD (2023) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| TESLA | ||||
| Model 3 RWD (2023) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Model Y RWD/Long Range AWD (2023) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| TOYOTA | ||||
| bZ4X L FWD/LE FWD/XLE AWD (2023) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | ||||
| ID.4 RWD/Pro RWD/Pro AWD (2023) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| ID.4 Pro/Pro AWD (2021-2022) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| e-Golf Comfortline (2017-2020) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| VOLVO | ||||
| C40 Recharge (2023) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| XC40 Recharge (2022-2023) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
Plenty of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) also qualify
Whereas battery EVs all qualify for up to $5,000 in incentives in Canada, PHEVs are a bit trickier and vary in eligible amounts based on a number of factors, including the make, model, and trim. Still, many models qualify for at least some level of purchase incentives and are worth checking.
Here are electrified models which currently qualify in Canada:
| Make, Model, Year(s) | Incentive for Full Purchase / 48–Month Lease | 36-Month Lease | 24-Month Lease | 12-Month Lease |
| AUDI | ||||
| A3 Sportback e-tron (2017) | $2,500 | $1,875 | $1,250 | $625 |
| BMW | ||||
| 330e RWD/xDrive (2021-2023) | $2,500 | $1,875 | $1,250 | $625 |
| X3 xDrive30e (2021-2022) | $2,500 | $1,875 | $1,250 | $625 |
| i3 w/Range Extender (2018-2021) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| i3 s w/Range Extender (2018-2021) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| CHEVROLET | ||||
| Volt LT/2LT/Premier/2LZ (2018-2019) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| CHRYSLER | ||||
| Pacifica Hybrid Touring L/Limited/ Pinnacle (2022-2023) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Pacifica Hybrid Touring/Touring L-Plus/Limited/Pinnacle (2021) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Pacifica Hybrid Touring/Touring L /Limited (2020) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Pacifica Hybrid Touring/Touring L Touring Plus/Premium/Platinum Limited (2017-2019) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| FORD | ||||
| Escape PHEV (2023) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Escape PHEV SE/SEL/Titanium (2020-2022) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Focus Electric (2018) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Fusion Energi SEL/Titanium (2020) | $2,500 | $1,875 | $1,250 | $625 |
| Fusion Energi SEL/Titanium/Platinum (2018-2019) | $2,500 | $1,875 | $1,250 | $625 |
| HONDA | ||||
| Clarity Plug-in Hybrid Base/Touring (2018-2021) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| HYUNDAI | ||||
| Santa Fe PHEV Preferred/Luxury (2022-2023) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Tucson PHEV Luxury/Ultimate (2022-2023) |
$5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Essential/ Preferred/Ultimate (2021-2022) | $2,500 | $1,875 | $1,250 | $625 |
| Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Preferred/Ultimate (2020) | $2,500 | $1,875 | $1,250 | $625 |
| Ioniq Electric Plus Preferred/Ultimate (2019) | $2,500 | $1,875 | $1,250 | $625 |
| Ioniq Electric Plus SE/Limited (2018) | $2,500 | $1,875 | $1,250 | $625 |
| Sonata PHEV Ultimate (2017-2019) | $2,500 | $1,875 | $1,250 | $625 |
| JEEP | ||||
| Wrangler 4xe Unlimited Sahara/ Unlimited Rubicon/Willys (2022-2023) | $2,500 | $1,875 | $1,250 | $625 |
| Wrangler 4xe Unlimited Sahara/ Unlimited Sahara High Altitude/ Unlimited Rubicon/ (2021) | $2,500 | $1,875 | $1,250 | $625 |
| KIA | ||||
| Niro PHEV EX (2023) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Niro PHEV EX/EX Premium/SX Touring (2021-2022) | $2,500 | $1,875 | $1,250 | $625 |
| Niro PHEV EX Premium/SX Touring (2019-2020) | $2,500 | $1,875 | $1,250 | $625 |
| Optima PHEV EX/EX Premium (2017-2020) |
$2,500 | $1,875 | $1,250 | $625 |
| Sorento PHEV EX/EX+/SX (2022-2023) |
$5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Sportage PHEV EX Premium/SX (2023) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| LEXUS | ||||
| NX 450h+ (2022-2024) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| LINCOLN | ||||
| Corsair Grand Touring (2021-2023) | $2,500 | $1,875 | $1,250 | $625 |
| MINI | ||||
| Countryman ALL4 (2018-2023) | $2,500 | $1,875 | $1,250 | $625 |
| MAZDA | ||||
| CX-90 GS/GS-L/GT (2024) | $2,500 | $1,875 | $1,250 | $625 |
| MITSUBISHI | ||||
| Outlander PHEV ES/LE/SEL/GT/ GT Premium (2023) |
$5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Outlander PHEV SE/LE/Black Edition/ GT (2022) | $2,500 | $1,875 | $1,250 | $625 |
| Outlander PHEV SE/LE/SEL/GT (2020-2021) | $2,500 | $1,875 | $1,250 | $625 |
| Outlander PHEV SE-Base/SE Limited Edition/SE Touring/GT (2018-2019) | $2,500 | $1,875 | $1,250 | $625 |
| SUBARU | ||||
| Crosstrek Plug-In Hybrid Limited (2020-2023) | $2,500 | $1,875 | $1,250 | $625 |
| TOYOTA | ||||
| Prius Prime SE/XSE/XSE Premium (2023) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Prius Prime Base/Technology (2022) | $2,500 | $1,875 | $1,250 | $625 |
| Prius Prime Base/Upgrade (2021) | $2,500 | $1,875 | $1,250 | $625 |
| Prius Prime Base/Upgrade/ Technology (2018-2020) |
$2,500 | $1,875 | $1,250 | $625 |
| RAV4 Prime SE/XSE/XSE Technology (2023) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| RAV4 Prime SE/XSE (2021-2022) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| VOLVO | ||||
| V60 Recharge (2022-2023) | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
FAQ
The Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program is continuing until March 31, 2025 (or until available funding is exhausted).
That number varies based on a number of factors. Simply put, any vehicle that meets Canada’s criteria outlined above can qualify for at least $625 and can go as high as $5,000.
The incentive is applied at the point of sale by the dealership when you purchase your brand-new EV. It will appear directly on the bill of sale or lease agreement on eligible ZEVs on, or after, the eligibility date.
Note: The dealer must apply taxes and fees to the purchase or lease before applying the incentive and must submit the proper documentation to be reimbursed for the incentive provided to you, the consumer.
Yes. In addition to the federal incentive program, your EV purchase may also qualify for any additional incentives offered in your given province or territory in Canada.
No. It must be one or the other. Budget 2019 provided a separate tax write-off for zero-emission vehicles to support business adoption. For more information on tax write-offs for electric vehicles, contact the Canada Revenue Agency at 1-800-959-5525.
Depends. Canadian individuals are eligible for one incentive under this program per calendar year. Businesses or provincial/territorial and municipal governments operating fleets are eligible for up to 10 incentives under the iZEV program per calendar year.
Great question. Currently, more electric vehicles in Canada qualify for incentives, but it’s a lot of the same vehicles. Qualifying terms also vary with neighbors to the south following the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act by President Biden in the summer of 2022. You can check out the US’ current federal tax credits for EVs here.
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Volkswagen has officially cancelled the long-delayed ID.7 electric sedan in America, instead focusing on selling it in Europe and China.
The ID.7 is VW’s electric mid-size sedan offering, currently available (and selling well) in Europe and also in China.
Previously the ID.7 had been intended to launch in 2024 in North America, after launching in Europe in 2023. But when launch time came close, VW delayed the North American debut of the model indefinitely last May.
As recently as October, VW America’s boss Pablo Di Si (who has since moved on) said that the ID.7 could still come in 2025.
But now we know that that indefinite delay is now fully definite: the model has been canceled in the US and Canada.
The news was broken yesterday by The Car Guide, speaking with a VW Canada representative. We’ve since reached out to VW, who confirmed the news to us.
Automotive News quoted a VW spokesperson saying the decision was made due to “the ongoing challenging EV climate.” Last year in North America, EV sales grew by 9%, faster than the overall auto market which grew at 2.5%, suggesting that the market is in fact more challenging for non-EVs than EVs at the moment. Further, gas car sales have been in long term decline since 2017, whereas EV sales have risen drastically in that time period.
That growth was achieved with very few available sedan models as well, with almost every EV available in America being an SUV-type. Adding additional model availability could open up the market to more buyers who want a right-sized vehicle instead of a land yacht.
But VW has been having a challenging time itself in the US. Until recently, it only offered a single SUV model, the ID.4, in the US. While the ID.4 has brought a lot of upgrades recently, it’s also one of the few vehicles whose sales were down in a growing market (which was true even before the stop sale which has now been lifted after fixing a door handle problem). Perhaps VW could have benefitted from offering a vehicle in a different format.
VW had previously blamed its delay of the ID.7 on “market conditions.” It didn’t specify which market conditions it was referring to, but we have some suspicions.
Manufacturers have a belief that Americans only want SUVs (or so they say – really, this is at least partially driven by emissions rules), and the ID.7 is not one. Although VW at one point did try to portray it as one – when we first saw the ID.7 it was in the guise of the “Space Vizzion” concept, and VW said it “combines the aerodynamic qualities of a Gran Turismo with the generous interior space of an SUV,” trying to leverage Americans’ supposed desire only for land yachts by portraying a somewhat more sensible wagon as something it’s not.
That said, the car likely would have been higher-priced than the ID.4, as it is in Europe. The best-selling electric sedan in the US is the Tesla Model 3, with few other options outside of the luxury market. The ID.7 could have offered an alternative for buyers who are looking for something that isn’t associated with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, but its likely high starting price might have limited that appeal.
But while this is a disappointment for those of us waiting for more right-sized electric vehicles, it doesn’t mean the end for new VW EVs in the US. Automotive News quoted a VW spokesman as saying that “electric vehicles continue to be a core part of Volkswagen’s long-term product strategy, and new electric models will continue to be introduced for this market.” So, stay tuned for more.
Well, if you still want an electric VW, there’s always the ID.4. To contact a local dealer and see if they have any VW ID.4s ready to sell, feel free to use our link. You can also reach out about the ID.Buzz, if a quirky electric minivan is more your speed.
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