Driving Forward with EVAP.
The Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP) provides up to $5,000 in point-of-sale rebates for zero-emission vehicles. Making sustainable transport accessible for every Canadian.
Rebate Amounts for 2026
EVAP incentives are determined by the vehicle's powertrain and battery capacity. Rebates will gradually decrease annually until 2031.
Battery Electric (BEV)
Includes fully electric vehicles and Hydrogen Fuel Cell (FCEV) models with zero tailpipe emissions.
Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)
Applies to vehicles combining internal combustion engines with plug-in rechargeable batteries.
Strict Eligibility Criteria
The 2026 program introduces new standards to ensure affordability and support domestic production.
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One Per Person: Individuals are limited to 1 rebate per 5-year period.
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Businesses: Up to 10 rebates total for commercial fleets.
The $50,000 Cap
Vehicles must have a final transaction value (including fees/options) of $50,000 or less.
Exception: Canadian-made EVs are exempt from this cap.
Manufacturing Origin
Must be built in Canada or a country with a Canadian Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Vehicles built in China are currently excluded from EVAP.
New & Demo Units
Rebates apply to new vehicles. Demo vehicles qualify if the odometer is under 10,000 km and the vehicle was never previously registered.
Prorated Leases
Full rebate for 48-month leases. 12-month leases receive 25%, 24-month receive 50%, and 36-month receive 75%.
Estimate Your Savings
Calculate your potential EVAP rebate based on 2026 rates.
The Multi-Year Phase Out
Incentives are designed to encourage early adoption and will decrease annually.
Building the Network
Alongside rebates, the Government of Canada is investing $1.5 billion into the Charging and Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure Initiative to add 8,000+ new stations coast-to-coast.