electric vehicles

Surging energy prices at the pump are pushing more Canadians toward electric and hybrid vehicles, according to new data from Statistics Canada released on Thursday. While overall motor vehicle sales dropped by 6.6 per cent in March compared to the same time last year, the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) market saw a significant spike. Canadians purchased...

Stellantis is currently in talks to build electric vehicles in Canada with its Chinese partner, Leapmotor. This move is a huge sign of how fast the car industry is changing now that Canada has opened the door to the world’s biggest EV market. According to people familiar with the matter who spoke with Bloomberg, these...

The federal government has officially launched the Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP), a new initiative designed to make zero-emission driving more accessible. Starting February 16, 2026, Canadians can receive up to $5,000 off the purchase or lease of an eligible electric vehicle directly at the point of sale. Unlike the previous iZEV program, EVAP is...

The federal government is looking at whether to scrap heavy tariffs on electric cars from China as EV sales in Canada continue to slide, reports CTV News. A Nanos survey for CTV News found 62 per cent of Canadians either support or somewhat support removing the current 100 per cent tax on Chinese-made EVs. Some...

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa will pause next year’s rule requiring automakers to sell a fixed share of electric vehicles. Instead, the government will launch a 60-day review of the mandate to explore ways to cut costs and make compliance more flexible. “And it's not all about money. Some of it is about regulation....

The federal government is looking to bring back rebates for electric vehicle buyers, though it hasn’t finalized what the new program will look like, Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin said Tuesday. The previous rebate initiative, known as the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program, launched in 2019 but was paused earlier this year after it ran...

The federal Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program has officially paused as of January 12, 2025, explained Transport Canada on Sunday. The program, which provided rebates for purchasing or leasing new zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), ran out of funds earlier than its planned end date of March 31, 2025, due to high demand. "This surge in...

Image: Canadian Taxpayers Federation A new poll released by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) shows that 59% of Canadians are against the federal government’s plan to ban the sale of new gas and diesel vehicles by 2035 (the original date was 2040). The Leger survey found that only 29% support the ban, while 12% remain...

Canadian auto companies are on the brink of facing a monumental challenge with the impending national electric vehicle (EV) mandate.

Telus announced on Wednesday it will be the exclusive 5G connectivity partner for Project Arrow, the first fully electric car that’s being designed and built in Canada by Canadians using Canadian suppliers. The news was shared at the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) annual conference in Windsor, Ontario. The Project Arrow concept electric vehicle will...

Electric Vehicles are now the number one source of demand for the rare metal.

Tesla's Gen 2 Corded Mobile Connector used to come included with every EV and charges cars at up to 31 miles/hour off a basic NEMA 14/50 power outlet.