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What does an EV really cost to run in Canada?

Would an EV save you money? Pick your province, enter your kilometres and how often you fast-charge. You’ll see a year of electricity next to a year of gas, with real provincial rates filled in.

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  • Provincial rates built in. Hydro-Québec, Ontario TOU and Ultra-Low Overnight, BC Hydro and Alberta’s regulated rate.
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Prices checked October 24, 2026.

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Federal EV rebate in 2026

The federal iZEV rebate is closed. Its replacement, the Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP), covers eligible new vehicles bought or leased from February 16, 2026 to March 31, 2031. The dealer applies it at the point of sale (Transport Canada):

  • Battery-electric or fuel-cell: up to $5,000 in 2026, then $4,000 in 2027, $3,000 in 2028–2029 and $2,000 in 2030–2031.
  • Plug-in hybrid: up to $2,500 in 2026, then $2,000 in 2027, $1,500 in 2028–2029 and $1,000 in 2030–2031.
  • Amounts drop on January 1, 2027, based on when the dealer submits the claim. The price cap is $50,000 unless the vehicle is built in Canada, and the vehicle must be made in Canada or a country with a free trade agreement with Canada. Transport Canada reported $1.92 billion left on October 1, 2026.

Provincial incentives exist in Newfoundland and Labrador, PEI, Québec, Manitoba and Yukon. In Québec, Roulez vert offers up to $2,000 for a new battery-electric vehicle in 2026; the amount depends on the registration date (check quebec.ca before you sign).

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Compare public charger prices: Prices change, check before you charge. The price shown in the operator’s app or on the charger is the one you pay.