Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP)
Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
Point-of-sale incentive of up to $5,000 for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), or up to $2,500 for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Replaces the former iZEV program effective February 16, 2026. Applied automatically as a discount at participating dealerships — no separate application required. Vehicle MSRP cap of $50,000 is waived for Canadian-made vehicles. Available to both individuals and businesses.
Eligibility Requirements
- Individuals and businesses purchasing or leasing eligible new zero-emission vehicles
- Vehicle MSRP must be under $50,000 (no cap for Canadian-made vehicles)
- Vehicle must be new and not previously registered
- Must purchase or lease from a participating dealer
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $5,000 per BEV/FCEV; up to $2,500 per PHEV
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Federal
- Co-Funding
- Up to 100% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Ongoing (February 16, 2026 to March 31, 2031)
Program Scorecard
Competition, effort, and approval at a glance
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How to Win
Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like
Insider TipApplied automatically as a point-of-sale discount at participating dealers — no application form needed. Replaces the old iZEV program. The $50,000 MSRP cap is waived for Canadian-made vehicles, which means the Rivian, certain Tesla models built in Ontario (if applicable), and other Canadian-assembled EVs qualify regardless of price. Fleet purchases are eligible.
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Success Profile
A delivery company purchasing 10 electric cargo vans at $48,000 each, receiving $5,000 × 10 = $50,000 in instant rebates at the dealership.
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Evaluation Criteria
Entitlement program — no competitive evaluation. Eligibility is binary: the vehicle meets the criteria (eligible model, final transaction value under $50,000 or Canadian-made, purchased from a participating dealer) and the buyer has not exceeded their incentive limit. Dealership submits forms; Transport Canada verifies and approves within the 90-day validity window.
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Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application Steps
Required Documents 3
Eligible Expenses 5
- Purchase price of an eligible new battery-electric vehicle (BEV)
- Purchase price of an eligible new fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV)
- Purchase price of an eligible new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)
- Lease payments for eligible new EVs (minimum 12-month lease term)
- Demonstrator vehicles (registered/plated to dealership, under 10,000 km odometer)
Ineligible Expenses 6
- Used or previously registered vehicles
- Two-wheeled vehicles (motorcycles, e-bikes, scooters)
- Vehicles purchased or leased outside Canada
- Vehicles from non-free-trade-agreement countries
- Vehicles with final transaction value over $50,000 (unless Canadian-made)
- Aftermarket modifications or accessories installed after purchase
Intake Periods
Continuous — the program runs from February 16, 2026 through March 31, 2031 (or until funding is exhausted). The EVAP submission portal opened March 31, 2026. Transactions from February 16 onward are eligible. No intake windows or application deadlines.
Deadline Notes
Program runs from February 16, 2026 through March 31, 2031. Applied automatically at point of sale — no separate application timeline. Budget subject to annual allocation.
Open Application Portal →Ineligible Organizations
- Auto manufacturers and their subsidiaries
- Licensed motor vehicle dealerships (cannot purchase for their own fleet under EVAP)
- Non-Canadian residents
- Individuals who have already received one EVAP incentive over the 5-year program
- Businesses/organizations that have already received 10 EVAP incentives over the program
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Funding Stack Strategy
Compatible programs, clawback risk, and combined funding potential
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