Chaotic end to Canada’s EV rebate program leaves buyers, dealers in limbo

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January 14, 2025 06:31 PM

EV charging-MAIN_i.png — The rebate supporting the purchase of eligible battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles has been a cornerstone of the federal government’s policy to accelerate the transition to ZEVs. (TIERRA RIDDICK)

The government of Canada has awarded what appears to be its last zero-emission vehicle rebate after a chaotic weekend rush exhausted the remaining funding for the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program.

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