Electric Vehicles

• Ontario Premier Ford urges B.C., Quebec to drop EV sales targets

  Both provinces scaled back or dropped their previous goals of having all new vehicle sales be zero emissions in 2035, but Ford says they should go further.

  Politics

  Mar 18
  
• Ottawa incentivizes electric vehicle purchases; Nova Scotia makes them more expensive

  Nova Scotia's budget on Monday includes a $500 fee for electric vehicles and $250 fee for hybrids — to be paid every two years.

  Canada

  Feb 24
  
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• Canada’s EV rebate is here. How do charging costs compare with gas?

  The newly launched consumer rebates for electric vehicles aim to help make the purchase more affordable — but how does the cost of powering one compare with a gas vehicle?

  Consumer

  Feb 18
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• As new EV rebate program starts, car dealers still seek past reimbursements

  The reborn federal electric vehicle rebate program is set to launch Monday — but some of Canada's auto dealers say they're still out tens of thousands dollars from the last one.

  Canada

  Feb 16
• Canada’s new consumer rebates for electric vehicles will start Feb. 16

  Starting Feb 16., Canadians will be able to qualify for some consumer rebates on the purchase or lease of a new electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.

  Consumer

  Feb 10
• Manitobans welcome EV rebates, but fear infrastructure still lacking

  In Manitoba, an estimated six per cent of vehicles sold are EVs, and dealerships are expecting that to jump under the federal rebate.

  Feb 5
• Ford and Carney agree on ‘99%’ of issues despite Chinese EV spat

  Doug Ford's relationship with Mark Carney has been strained in recent days, after Canada agreed to allow 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles into the country.

  Canada

  Jan 26
• Doug Ford says Canadians should ‘boycott’ Chinese-made electric vehicles

  During a recent trip to China, Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed to lower tariffs on 49,000 Chinese-made EVs annually in exchange for a softening of China's duties on agriculture.

  Politics

  Jan 21
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• Ford again blasts ‘terrible deal’ to allow Chinese EVs into Ontario

  Premier Doug Ford repeatedly criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to reduce tariffs on up to 49,000 Chinese-made EVs in exchange for reduced duties.

  Canada

  Jan 19
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• Will more Chinese EVs be a ‘self-inflicted wound’ for Canada’s auto sector?

  In a post on X, Ontario Premier Doug Ford called the deal 'lopsided' and warned it risks closing the door to the U.S. market for Canadian automakers and could lead to job losses.

  Economy

  Jan 16