Yukon EV Rebate
Yukon ended its electric transportation rebates on March 31, 2026, after paying $5,000 on a new electric car. Buyers there now get the federal rebate only.
- $0what Yukon 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 Yukon once rebates come off: the Nissan LEAF
Federal EVAP rules for buyers in Yukon
- 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 Yukon EV Rebate Works Now
Yukon's own EV rebate ended on March 31, 2026, but the federal rebate can still cut as much as $5,000 from a new electric car, right at the dealer, with no forms for you to file. The full $5,000 is only here for 2026, and on January 1, 2027 it drops to $4,000, so send the short form now and dealers near you will email their price and the rebates you qualify for. Yukon's own rebate: $0 (closed March 31, 2026) Federal rebate for 2026: $5,000 (electric car), $2,500 (plug-in hybrid) Starting January 1, 2027: $4,000 (electric car), $2,000 (plug-in hybrid) Cheapest new electric car after the federal rebate: the 2027 Nissan LEAF S at $29,998, down from $34,998.
Clean energy rebates: What Changed
- March 31, 2026: Yukon electric transportation rebates end; claims for earlier purchases stay open for a year.
Sources: Yukon: new zero-emission vehicle rebate · Transport Canada: EVAP
Cheapest EVs After Rebates in Yukon
| 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 is what six of the cheapest qualifying cars cost once the federal money comes off.
| Model | Sticker price | Federal rebate | Price after rebate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan LEAF S (2027) | $34,998 | $5,000 | $29,998 |
| Kia EV3 Light FWD (2027) | $36,995 | $5,000 | $31,995 |
| Kia EV4 Light (2026) | $38,995 | $5,000 | $33,995 |
| Kia Niro PHEV LX (2025) | $36,795 | $2,500 | $34,295 |
| FIAT 500e Red (2025) | $39,995 | $5,000 | $34,995 |
| Chevrolet Bolt LT (2027) | $39,999 | $5,000 | $34,999 |
Only the Niro is a plug-in hybrid; the rest run on battery alone.
Federal EV Rebate by Year for Yukon 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 Yukon
Yukon's home charger rebates stopped on March 31, 2026 at the same time as its other electric transportation rebates. Canada has no federal EV tax credit, since the federal support comes as the rebate the dealer takes off your price.
Sources: the Yukon rebate page and Transport Canada's EVAP overview.
- Electric transportation rebates ended on March 31, 2026. Government of Yukon
What changed, and what is still there?
Up until March 31, 2026, Yukon gave $5,000 toward a new electric car. That was the day its electric transportation rebates closed, and the home charger rebates closed with them.
Bought a car on or before March 31, 2026? Yukon still accepts claims for one year from your purchase date, so you can still claim that $5,000 if your year has not run out.
Yukon's rebate is gone, but the federal rebate is still available. Transport Canada runs it under the name Electric Vehicle Affordability Program, which launched on February 16, 2026 and ends on March 31, 2031. An older federal program, iZEV, closed on March 31, 2025, and EVAP stepped into its place.
How You Get the Federal Rebate
You do not file anything. The dealer confirms you and the vehicle are eligible, subtracts the rebate from the price at purchase or lease, then collects the money from Transport Canada.
What counts is the year the dealer submits your eligibility assessment, not the car's model year or when it's delivered. If your dealer submits your eligibility in 2026, you get the 2026 amount, whatever the car's model year or delivery date. Each person can get one rebate during the five years the program runs.
Rules a Car Must Meet
- Battery-electric cars and plug-in hybrids can qualify when they pass every check below. Regular hybrids never do.
- The deal's final price has to be $50,000 or under. Canadian-built cars are exempt from the price cap.
- The vehicle needs to come from Canada or from a country that has a free-trade agreement with Canada.
- It has to be new, but a demonstrator with under 10,000 km is fine.
- It must be highway-capable and weigh under 8,500 pounds.
Only one Tesla appears on the list: the 2026 Model Y RWD, priced at $49,990 before the rebate and $44,990 after.
Rebate Amounts for Each Year
The rebate gets smaller over the years, and plug-in hybrids get half what a fully electric car gets.
In 2026, a battery-only car earns $5,000 and a plug-in hybrid earns $2,500. The following year, 2027, those amounts drop to $4,000 and $2,000. For 2028 and 2029 the figures hold steady at $3,000 and $1,500, and for the final two years, 2030 and 2031, they come down to $2,000 and $1,000.
The full $5,000 only lasts through December 31, 2026. The electric-car rebate drops to $4,000 in 2027, and signing in 2026 alone does not secure the higher amount.
Leasing an Electric Car
With a lease, the rebate you get is scaled to how long the lease runs. These amounts are for 2026.
A lease of 48 months or longer earns the full rebate, which means $5,000 on a battery-only car and $2,500 on a plug-in hybrid. A 36-month lease gets three-quarters of that, or $3,750 and $1,875. At 24 months you receive half, $2,500 and $1,250, and a 12-month lease gets a quarter: $1,250 and $625.
Common Questions
Does Tesla qualify for the EV rebate in Yukon?
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 Yukon after the federal $5,000. The Model 3 is not on Transport Canada's list, so it earns nothing.