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electric cars canada

The electric vehicle revolution has officially made its mark on Canadian roads, and a big player in this eco-friendly charge is a company that's about to become a household name: VinFast.

This Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer entered the Canadian market in 2022, and as of the fall of 2023, they're making waves with the VF 8, its premium mid-sized SUV, and the VF 9, a larger model boasting three rows of seats.

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Get ready to say goodbye to gas-powered cars, Canada! The federal government plans to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars as part of its wider goal to cut pollution and fight climate change, with changes set to begin as early as 2026.

Back in June 2021, the government laid out a new mandatory target for all new light-duty cars and passenger trucks sold in the country to be zero-emission by 2035.

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If you're looking to buy a new car and are considering going greener, there's plenty of support out there! In fact, the federal government could even offer you up to $5,000 towards your new car via the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program.

Last year, the Government of Canada laid out a new mandatory target requiring all new light-duty cars and passenger trucks sold in the country to be zero-emission by 2035.

This means that the sale of new gas-powered cars will be banned, in an effort to cut pollution levels and fight climate change.

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If you have been thinking of purchasing an electric vehicle, it may be helpful to know that the Government of B.C. has a rebate program that will help you save some money.

The province says that zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) can help save the average B.C. driver between $1,800 to $2,500 per year on fuel costs.

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If you've been thinking about buying a more environmentally friendly car, the Government of Canada's Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program may be able to help pay for it.

The federal program offers Canadians up to $5,000 to buy or lease a Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV), in order to help make clean technology "more affordable."

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