Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP) | Canada – 1Click Heating & Cooling

Important Notice: The EVAP application portal will open on March 31, 2026. If you purchased or leased an eligible electric vehicle on or after February 16, 2026, you may submit your application beginning March 31, 2026.

Looking to make a more affordable new car purchase? Canadians who buy or lease an eligible electric vehicle (EV) with a final transaction price of up to $50,000 may qualify for valuable incentives.

About the Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP)

As of February 16, 2026, the Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP) helps Canadians buy or lease eligible electric vehicles by providing incentives for models with a final transaction price of $50,000 or less. Even better, there is no final transaction value limit on EVs made in Canada.

What does the Electric Vehicle Affordability Program offer?

Incentives of:

Up to $5,000 for battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles
Up to $2,500 for plug-in hybrid vehicles

Incentive amounts are set to decrease annually until the end of the program. The rebate for fully electric vehicles will decrease by $1,000 each year, and the rebate for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles will decrease by $500 each year.

As rebate amounts will be highest in 2026, now is the best time to take advantage of the Electric Vehicle Affordability Program.

General eligibility requirements for the Electric Vehicle Affordability Program

To qualify for the EVAP incentive, the vehicle must:

Be purchased or leased on or after February 16, 2026*
Have a final transaction value of $50,000 or less (there is no cap for Canadian-made EVs)
Be manufactured in Canada or in a country with a free-trade agreement with Canada
Comply with Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
Be highway-capable and intended for public road use (no low-speed vehicles)
Have at least four functioning wheels
Be new (first-time registration); demonstrator vehicles (“demo vehicles”) with an odometer reading of less than 10,000 kilometers also qualify

EVAP Vehicle List:

This list below is for reference only. Vehicles not listed may still qualify if they meet the eligibility criteria and have a final transaction value of $50,000 or less. For more details on specific models, visit the Government of Canada’s EVAP page.

Make	Incentive for Purchase or 48 month lease	Incentive for 36 month Lease	Incentive for 24 month Lease	Incentive for 12 month Lease
Chevrolet Bolt & Equinox EV	$5,000	$3,750	$2,500	$1,250
Chrysler Pacifica	$2,500	$1,875	$1,250	$625
Dodge Charger	$5,000	$3,750	$2,500	$1,250
Fiat 500e	$5,000	$3,750	$2,500	$1,250
Ford Escape	$2,500	$1,875	$1,250	$625
Ford Mach-e	$5,000	$3,750	$2,500	$1,250
Hyundai Kona EV	$5,000	$3,750	$2,500	$1,250
Kia EV4, EV6, & Niro EV	$5,000	$3,750	$2,500	$1,250
Kia Niro PHEV, Sorento PHEV, & Sportage PHEV	$2,500	$1,875	$1,250	$625
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV	$2,500	$1,875	$1,250	$625
Nissan Leaf	$5,000	$3,750	$2,500	$1,250
Subaru UNCHARTED	$5,000	$3,750	$2,500	$1,250
Toyota C-HR & bZ	$5,000	$3,750	$2,500	$1,250
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid	$2,500	$1,875	$1,250	$625
Volkswagen ID.4	$5,000	$3,750	$2,500	$1,250
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range	$5,000	$3,750	$2,500	$1,250

Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP) FAQs:

1. When does EVAP start and end?

EVAP runs April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2031 (or until funds run out). Eligible purchases or leases starting February 16, 2026 may qualify. The dealer portal opens March 31, 2026.

2. How is EVAP different from iZEV?

EVAP targets affordable EVs (with a final transaction value $50,000 or less; no cap for Canadian-made EVs). Incentives decrease over time to reduce market disruption.

3. Why introduce EVAP now?

To support Canada’s shift to electric vehicles and make EVs more affordable under the national Automotive Strategy.

4. How long can I access funding?

From April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2031, or until funds are exhausted. Incentives are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

5. How much funding is available?

Up to $2.3B over 5 years (target: 840,000+ EVs). The previous iZEV program provided $2.9B over 6 years (560,000+ EVs).

6. What does Transport Canada do with my information?

Transport Canada administers EVAP and collects only the information needed to confirm eligibility, in accordance with Canadian law.

7. What are dealerships responsible for?

Dealerships must collect and submit consent forms and comply with all privacy laws, including PIPEDA.

8. Who handles privacy concerns?

Contact Transport Canada’s ATIP Office for access or corrections. To file a complaint, contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

9. How do I contact the program?

Email: TC.EVaffordability-abordabiliteVE.TC@tc.gc.ca

Call: 1-800-O-Canada

10. Who is eligible and how much can I receive?

Individuals: 1 incentive over 5 years.
Businesses, non-profits, and government fleets: up to 10 incentives.
Approved carsharing companies: up to 50 incentives per year.

You can receive up to:

$5,000 for battery/fuel cell EVs
$2,500 for plug-in hybrids

The dealership is responsible for applying the incentive at the point of sale. Incentives decline over time.

11. How do carsharing companies qualify?

You must be a registered Canadian carsharing business offering 24/7 public access and apply by email. Only approved companies can receive up to 50 incentives annually.

12. What is “final transaction value”?

The final transaction value refers to the agreed purchase or lease price including trim, options, accessories, and dealer fees. It excludes: taxes, financing, warranties, winter tires, chargers, trade-ins, and deposits. To qualify for EVAP, the final transaction value of the vehicle must be $50,000 or less (no cap for Canadian-made EVs).

13. Which vehicles qualify?

Eligibility depends on the final transaction value, not the list price or MSRP. Vehicles not on the list may still qualify if under $50,000. Learn more about which vehicles qualify on the official Government of Canada EVAP Vehicle List.