Canada's 2026 EV Rebates: What EVAP Covers — and What It Doesn't

The federal picture: EVAP

Under EVAP, buyers and lessees of eligible new vehicles can receive up to $5,000 for a fully electric vehicle and up to $2,500 for a plug-in hybrid, applied at the dealership starting February 16, 2026. The program is funded until the money runs out — of its $2.275 billion budget, roughly $2.05 billion remained as of August 1, 2026, per Transport Canada's official tracker. If you're planning an EV purchase this year, that budget clock is a reason not to wait indefinitely.

What EVAP does not cover: charging equipment or installation. The rebate applies to the vehicle transaction only.

Where the home charger money is

Home charger rebates come from provinces, territories, and utilities — and coverage varies widely. As of mid-2026, the clearest active residential programs are in British Columbia, Quebec, and Prince Edward Island. Most follow the same shape: roughly 50% of your purchase and installation cost, up to a cap. Yukon's generous program ended March 31, 2026, though purchases made before that date can still be claimed for up to a year.

Update: Quebec's home charger grant is now administered under a new name, Écorecharge (in effect since March 17, 2026, replacing the charging-station component of Roulez vert), and since April 1, 2026 it only pays out for a "connected" charging station — one that supports remote scheduling through an app. Quebec and PEI's rebate windows are also both scheduled to close December 31, 2026. For the current eligibility rules and deadlines, see our Incentive Finder, which we keep updated as program details change.

Program rules, caps, and deadlines change frequently — always confirm with the administering utility or province before you buy. Use our Incentive Finder to check what applies to your address.

The practical takeaway

If you're in Quebec or PEI, the charger rebate window is closing at the end of 2026 — buying and installing your Level 2 charger before the deadline is worth real money. Everywhere else, don't wait on a federal charger rebate that doesn't exist: the economics of home charging (especially off-peak scheduling) already do the work. A 48A charger like the Voltix lets you schedule charging for the cheapest overnight rates from the app, which typically saves far more over time than a one-time rebate.

For choosing the right unit, start with our guide to the best Level 2 charger for Canadian homes.