Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for this program, a vehicle has to: 

• Be bought or leased on or after February 16th, 2026
• Have a final transaction value of $50,000 or less (Canadian-made EVs don’t have a cap)
• Be made in Canada or in countries that have a free-trade agreement with Canada
• Meet all of Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
• Be highway-capable and meant for use on public roads (no low-speed vehicles)
• Have at least 4 functioning wheels
• Be a new vehicle that is registered for the first time (eligible EVs with an odometer reading of less than 10,000 km qualify as demo vehicles)

EVAP FAQs

Do I qualify if I purchased a vehicle in January 2026?

No. Transactions initiated before February 16, 2026, are not eligible for an incentive, regardless of the delivery date.

Do you need to be a Canadian citizen to receive an incentive? 

No, but you must be a Canadian resident, which means that you need to have a home address in Canada.

Do I need to finance the purchase of an eligible EV to get the incentive?

No, both cash purchases and financed purchases (as well as leases of 12 months or more) are eligible for an incentive.