Federal EV Rebate 2026

Canada EV Rebate 2026: The New EVAP Program Explained

Updated May 2026 · Verified current

If you're looking for the old iZEV rebate, it's been replaced. Canada launched the Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP) on February 16, 2026. It offers up to $5,000 on new battery-electric vehicles and works automatically at the dealership — no application needed.

Quick answer: The new federal EV rebate in Canada is called EVAP (Electric Vehicle Affordability Program). It replaces iZEV, launched Feb 16 2026, and offers up to $5,000 for BEVs and $2,500 for PHEVs. Applied at the dealership automatically.

EVAP Rebate Amounts

Vehicle TypeRebate Amount
Battery-electric vehicle (BEV)Up to $5,000
Fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV)Up to $5,000
Plug-in hybrid (PHEV)Up to $2,500

Vehicle Price Cap

The final transaction value (including all fees, options, and taxes) must be under $50,000 for most vehicles. There is no price cap for Canadian-manufactured EVs — so vehicles like the Equinox EV built in Ingersoll, Ontario qualify regardless of final price.

How It Works at the Dealership

EVAP is applied directly at the point of sale. When you buy an eligible EV from a participating dealer, the rebate is automatically deducted from your purchase price. You do not fill out any forms or wait for a cheque. The dealer claims the rebate from the government on your behalf.

Important Limits

Can You Stack EVAP With Provincial EV Rebates?

Yes — and this is where big savings happen. Quebec's Roulez vert program adds up to $4,000 on top of EVAP, giving Quebec buyers up to $9,000 combined on a new BEV.

ProvinceFederal EVAPProvincialCombined
Quebec$5,000$4,000 (Roulez vert)$9,000
Ontario$5,000None$5,000
BC$5,000None (CEVforBC paused)$5,000
Other provinces$5,000Check your province$5,000+
💡 Note: BC's CEVforBC passenger vehicle rebate is currently paused. BC residents can only access the federal EVAP for personal EV purchases in 2026.

What Happened to iZEV?

The iZEV (Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles) program closed in early 2025. EVAP is its replacement with a slightly different structure — the per-person lifetime limit is new, and Canadian-manufactured vehicles are exempt from the price cap.

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