Ontario EV Rebate
Ontario has no provincial EV rebate. Its last one was cancelled on July 11, 2018, so Ontario buyers get the federal rebate only.
- $0what Ontario adds on a new EV today
- $5,000federal EVAP rebate for a new electric car in 2026 ($4,000 from January 1, 2027); a plug-in hybrid gets $2,500
- $29,998lowest price on a new EV in Ontario once rebates come off: the Nissan LEAF
Federal EVAP rules for buyers in Ontario
- Price cap: $50,000 on the deal's final price before tax, waived for cars built in Canada
- Made in: Canada, or a country that has a free-trade agreement with Canada
- Paperwork: none for you; the dealer deducts it at purchase or lease
- Limit: leases of 48 months or longer earn the full amount; one EVAP rebate for each person
Source: Transport Canada: EVAP overview · every federal rule explained
How the Ontario EV Rebate Works Now
Ontario does not offer an EV rebate of its own right now. If you buy in Ontario, the federal rebate is all there is: a fully electric car takes $5,000 off and a plug-in hybrid takes $2,500 off during 2026. Those figures shrink on January 1, 2027, and the year your dealer files the paperwork sets the amount. Fill in the short form and dealers near you will email what they charge along with the rebates that apply to you. Doing it now gives your dealer time to file while the full 2026 amount still applies.
- Provincial rebate in Ontario: $0
- 2026 federal rebate: $5,000 for electric, $2,500 for a plug-in hybrid
- Starting January 1, 2027: fully electric cars get $4,000 and plug-in hybrids get $2,000
- Least expensive new electric car with the rebate applied: $29,998, a 2027 Nissan LEAF S
Electric and Hydrogen Vehicle Incentive Program: What Changed
- July 11, 2018: Ontario cancels the Electric and Hydrogen Vehicle Incentive Program and its workplace charger program.
Sources: Legal 500: Ontario EHVIP cancellation · Transport Canada: EVAP · Hydro One: electric vehicles
Cheapest EVs After Rebates in Ontario
| Car | Type | Range | MSRP | Federal | After rebates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 2027 Nissan LEAF S | Electric | 488 km | $34,998 | $5,000 | $29,998 |
 2027 Kia EV3 Light FWD | Electric | 356 km | $36,995 | $5,000 | $31,995 |
| 2026 Kia EV4 Light | Electric | 552 km | $38,995 | $5,000 | $33,995 |
| 2025 Kia Niro PHEV LX | Plug-in hybrid | 55 km | $36,795 | $2,500 | $34,295 |
 2025 FIAT 500e Red | Electric | 227 km | $39,995 | $5,000 | $34,995 |
 2027 Chevrolet Bolt LT | Electric | 422 km | $39,999 | $5,000 | $34,999 |
Here are the models that cost the least once the rebate comes off:
- The 2027 Nissan LEAF S is fully electric, lists at $34,998, and comes to $29,998 after the $5,000 rebate. It travels 488 km on a charge.
- The 2027 Kia EV3 Light FWD is fully electric, lists at $36,995, and comes to $31,995 after the rebate.
- The 2026 Kia EV4 Light is fully electric, lists at $38,995, and comes to $33,995 after the rebate. It travels 552 km on a charge.
- The 2025 Kia Niro PHEV LX is a plug-in hybrid, lists at $36,795, and comes to $34,295 after its $2,500 rebate. It covers 55 km on electricity alone.
- The 2025 FIAT 500e Red is fully electric, lists at $39,995, and comes to $34,995 after the rebate. It travels 227 km on a charge.
- The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt LT is fully electric, lists at $39,999, and comes to $34,999 after the rebate.
These prices come from the manufacturers' lists. The number a dealer actually quotes you may differ. Fill in the short form and nearby dealers will email what they can offer you along with the rebates that fit your situation.
Federal EV Rebate by Year for Ontario Buyers
| Dealer files the claim in | Fully electric | Plug-in hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,000 | $2,500 |
| 2027 | $4,000 | $2,000 |
| 2028 | $3,000 | $1,500 |
| 2029 | $3,000 | $1,500 |
| 2030 | $2,000 | $1,000 |
| 2031 | $2,000 | $1,000 |
EV Charger Rebate in Ontario
Ontario has no provincial home charger rebate, and Hydro One lists no charger rebate for homes.
Where Does Ontario's Electric Car Rebate Stand Today?
Ontario's last provincial scheme, the Electric and Hydrogen Vehicle Incentive Program, was shut down on July 11, 2018. That same day, the program that helped workplaces install chargers closed too. Since then, if you want a discount on a new electric car in this province, Ottawa is your only source.
Canada's Federal EV Rebate for Ontario Buyers
The federal rebate goes by the name Electric Vehicle Affordability Program, or EVAP. Transport Canada runs it. The program started on February 16, 2026 and closes on March 31, 2031. The amounts step down as the years pass.
A dealer filing in 2026 can take $5,000 off an electric car and $2,500 off a plug-in hybrid. In 2027 the figures become $4,000 and $2,000. They fall to $3,000 and $1,500 in 2028 and hold there through 2029. In 2030 they drop again to $2,000 and $1,000, where they stay for 2031, the program's final year.
What matters is the year your dealer sends in the eligibility assessment, the check confirming both you and the car pass the rules. Neither the model year nor the delivery date sets the amount. A regular hybrid with no plug gets nothing.
You do not submit any paperwork yourself. Your dealer subtracts the rebate at the time of sale or lease, then bills Transport Canada for it. Every eligible deal your dealer files in 2026 gets up to $5,000 on an electric car, and that drops to $4,000 on January 1, 2027.
Which Cars Get the Ontario EV Rebate?
A car has to pass all of these federal rules to qualify:
- It is new. A demonstrator with fewer than 10,000 km counts too.
- It was built in Canada or in a country that has a free-trade deal with this country.
- Its weight stays below 8,500 pounds, and it is allowed on the highway.
- The deal's final value cannot top $50,000. Cars built in Canada face no price limit.
A few well-known models do not make the cut. Hyundai's 2026 IONIQ 5 Preferred RWD Long Range starts at $55,499. Kia's 2026 EV9 Light RWD starts at $59,995. Both sit above the limit and are absent from the federal list, so neither one earns a rebate. Tesla's 2027 Model 3 Premium RWD is missing from the list as well. The 2026 Tesla Model Y RWD made the list, and it works out to $44,990 once the rebate is applied.
Will Ontario Bring Back an EV Rebate?
Ontario cancelled its provincial rebate in 2018. Today, the federal rebate is the only EV rebate available to Ontario buyers.
Other Ontario EV Incentives
Ontario offers no provincial rebate toward a home charger, and Hydro One shows no charger rebate for houses. Canada-wide, Quebec and Manitoba are the only provinces that add extra provincial money to what Ottawa pays.
A lease still qualifies for the rebate, though a shorter lease earns you less. Here is how the 2026 amounts break down:
A lease of 48 months or longer keeps the whole rebate: $5,000 on an electric car and $2,500 on a plug-in hybrid. A 36-month lease earns 75% of that, which works out to $3,750 and $1,875. A 24-month lease gets half, meaning $2,500 and $1,250, and a 12-month lease gets a quarter, or $1,250 and $625.
Questions We Hear Often
Who Can Claim the $5,000 EV Rebate in Canada?
Each person is allowed one EVAP rebate for the whole program. A business or organization can claim as many as ten.
Does Canada Have a Federal EV Tax Credit?
No. Ottawa's only help is the rebate a dealer deducts at the point of sale.
What if the Federal Rebate Money Runs Dry?
EVAP holds $2.275 billion overall, and $1.92 billion was still unspent on October 1, 2026. The federal program that came before it, iZEV, was paused on January 10, 2025 once its funds ran dry.
Can I get Quebec's rebate on a car registered in Ontario?
No. Quebec's Roulez vert rebate of up to $2,000 only covers cars registered in Quebec, so Ontario buyers get the federal rebate alone. That program ends on December 31, 2026.
Does Tesla qualify for the EV rebate in Ontario?
One Tesla does: the 2026 Tesla Model Y RWD lists at $49,990, just under the $50,000 cap, so it comes to $44,990 in Ontario after the federal $5,000. The Model 3 is not on Transport Canada's list, so it earns nothing.