How much EV rebate can you get in Canada right now? In October 2026, Ottawa pays up to $5,000 on an eligible new battery EV. Only a few provinces still add their own money. Quebec adds up to $2,000 and Manitoba up to $4,000. Both change soon, so the date you buy matters a lot.

Key takeaways

  • The federal EVAP rebate is up to $5,000 for a battery EV in 2026. It drops to $4,000 in 2027, says Transport Canada.
  • Quebec's Roulez vert pays up to $2,000 in 2026. The Quebec government says the program ends on December 31, 2026.
  • Manitoba still pays $4,000 on an eligible new EV. Its program was extended in Budget 2026.
  • Teslas and China-built EVs are not eligible in Manitoba. China-built EVs also miss the federal rebate.
  • Most provinces have no rebate of their own now. Ontario, Alberta, B.C. and most of Atlantic Canada rely on the federal one.

Why the timing matters this fall

I have tested and written about cars for more than 10 years. I have never seen two rebate deadlines line up like this.

On January 1, 2027, two things change at once. Transport Canada's rebate for a battery EV drops from $5,000 to $4,000. In Quebec, Roulez vert goes from $2,000 to zero. So a Quebec buyer could see up to $3,000 less help on the same car, one day apart.

Read the fine print, though. The two programs use different dates.

  • Federal: the amount depends on the date the dealer sends the eligibility request to Transport Canada. It is not the day you sign or the day you take the car home.
  • Quebec: only the date the car is registered in your name counts. The order date and the deposit date do not count.

If your car is still on a ship in late December, it may not make it. Ask the dealer when the car will be registered and when the federal claim will go in. Get both answers in writing.

How much can you get in each province?

This table shows the most you can get on a new battery EV as of October 21, 2026. The federal amount is the same everywhere. It assumes the car qualifies for both programs.

Province or territory Provincial rebate on a new battery EV Federal EVAP (2026) Most you can get
Quebec Up to $2,000 (ends December 31, 2026) Up to $5,000 Up to $7,000
Manitoba $4,000 (no Tesla, no China-built EVs) Up to $5,000 Up to $9,000
Prince Edward Island $4,000, as reported by Electric Autonomy Up to $5,000 Up to $9,000
Ontario None Up to $5,000 Up to $5,000
British Columbia None for personal vehicles Up to $5,000 Up to $5,000
Alberta None Up to $5,000 Up to $5,000
Saskatchewan None Up to $5,000 Up to $5,000
New Brunswick Ended July 1, 2025 Up to $5,000 Up to $5,000
Nova Scotia Ended April 4, 2025 Up to $5,000 Up to $5,000
Newfoundland and Labrador Ended March 15, 2026 Up to $5,000 Up to $5,000
Yukon Ended for cars bought after March 31, 2026 Up to $5,000 Up to $5,000
Northwest Territories, Nunavut None Up to $5,000 Up to $5,000

Transport Canada says the federal rebate is added on top of any provincial or territorial rebate. So you do not have to choose one.

The federal rebate, in short

We explain the full EVAP rules in our EV rebate and price guide. Here are the points that trip people up the most, from Transport Canada.

  • The final price must be $50,000 or less. There is no cap for a car made in Canada.
  • The car must be made in Canada or in a country with a free trade deal with Canada. China does not have one, so China-built EVs do not qualify.
  • You cannot apply yourself. An enrolled dealer applies it at the time of sale.
  • The dealer adds taxes and fees first, then takes off the rebate.
  • A lease of 48 months gets the full amount. A 24-month lease gets half.
  • Plug-in hybrids get up to $2,500 in 2026 and $2,000 in 2027.

Transport Canada also says you should not have to pay a deposit to get the rebate. You should not get it later as a cheque either. If a dealer asks for that, ask why.

Quebec: Roulez vert

The Quebec government lists these 2026 amounts for a new vehicle.

Vehicle Registered in 2026 Registered in 2027
Battery EV or hydrogen car Up to $2,000 $0
Plug-in hybrid, battery 15 kWh or more Up to $1,000 $0
Plug-in hybrid, battery 8 to under 15 kWh Up to $500 $0
Used battery EV $1,000 $0
Electric motorcycle $500 $0

A few points from the Quebec government. Taxes are worked out on the price before the rebate. A lease of 48 months or more gets the full amount. A personal lease of 12 to 24 months gets only 25%. Each model has its own amount, so check the official list for your car.

Quebec's rebate was much bigger not long ago. It was $7,000 in 2024 and $4,000 in 2025. The Parti Québécois has promised to keep a rebate, according to Charge News. That is a promise. There is no new program as of today.

Manitoba

The Manitoba government says its rebate was extended in Budget 2026. Here is what it pays.

  • $4,000 on an eligible new EV
  • $1,000 to $4,000 on a lease, based on the term
  • $2,500 on an eligible used EV

The car must come from a Manitoba dealer. A new car must have an MSRP of $70,000 or less. A used car must sell for $70,000 or less. Teslas and EVs built in China bought after March 19, 2025 do not qualify. You apply online through Manitoba Public Insurance.

One thing to watch. Manitoba's own page says the money is first come, first served. Check that funds are still there before you count on it.

Prince Edward Island

Electric Autonomy reports that P.E.I. pays $4,000 on an eligible new or used EV and $2,000 on a plug-in hybrid. That report was last updated in December 2025. The P.E.I. government website was down when we checked on October 21, so we could not confirm it there. Call the province before you buy.

Provinces where the rebate has ended

Many programs closed in the last 18 months.

  • Newfoundland and Labrador: NL Hydro says the deadline for applications was March 15, 2026.
  • Nova Scotia: light-duty rebates ended on April 4, 2025, Electric Autonomy reports.
  • New Brunswick: the rebate ended on July 1, 2025, Electric Autonomy reports.
  • Yukon: only vehicles bought on or before March 31, 2026 qualify, Electric Autonomy reports. Buyers have one year from purchase to apply.
  • British Columbia: the Go Electric BC site now lists rebates for chargers and commercial vehicles, not for personal cars.

Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan have no provincial rebate for buying an EV.

What this means for real buyers

Here is my honest take.

If you live in Quebec and you were going to buy an EV in the next year anyway, this fall is the time. Get the car registered before December 31. Waiting can cost you up to $3,000 on an eligible battery EV.

If you live in Manitoba, you have the best combined deal in the country on paper. But the Tesla and China-built ban cuts the list a lot. Check the province's eligible vehicle list before you shop.

Everywhere else, the $5,000 federal rebate is the main help. It is worth $1,000 more if the dealer files before January 1. Do not let a dealer rush you into a car you do not want just to beat that date, though. A $1,000 rebate does not fix a car that does not suit you.

Also, keep the cheaper models in mind. The $50,000 cap means a car that costs too much after options will lose the federal rebate. Our article on the cheapest EVs in Canada and the Chinese EVs coming shows what sells below that line today.

And if you live where winters are hard, plan for cold-weather range before you choose. Our EV winter range guide shows how much range real EVs lost in a CAA test.

FAQ

Can I get both the federal and Quebec rebates?

Yes. Transport Canada says the federal rebate is applied on top of any provincial one. In Quebec in 2026, that means up to $7,000 on an eligible battery EV.

Does Roulez vert end in 2026?

Yes, as of today. The Quebec government says the program ends on December 31, 2026. A car registered in 2027 gets $0 under the current rules.

Which date counts for the federal rebate?

The date the dealer sends the eligibility request to Transport Canada. It is not the purchase date or the delivery date.

Does Ontario have an EV rebate?

No. Ontario buyers can only get the federal rebate of up to $5,000 in 2026.

Can I get a rebate on a used EV?

In Quebec, yes, $1,000 in 2026. In Manitoba, $2,500. The federal rebate is only for new vehicles.

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