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Incentives for medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (iMHZEV) Program
Incentives for eligible medium- and heavy-duty ZEVs
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : May 9, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
The iMHZEV Program provides incentives for the purchase or lease of eligible medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles. It supports battery-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : May 9, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Purchase of eligible medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles.
- Lease of eligible medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles for at least 12 months.
Documents Needed
- Organization Consent Form
- Incentive Received Form
- Sale or lease agreement
- Vehicle identification number and organization details
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian businesses
- Canadian organizations
- Provincial, territorial, and municipal governments with fleets
Who is not eligible
- Businesses and organizations without an office registered in Canada.
- Applicants seeking reimbursement directly, instead of through a registered dealership.
- Conversations converting existing ICE vehicles to ZEVs.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of new eligible medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles.
- Lease of new eligible medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles for at least 12 months.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Vehicle conversions from internal combustion engine vehicles to ZEVs.
- Vehicles not listed as eligible by Transport Canada.
- Transit buses, school buses, recreational vehicles, or off-road vehicles, where excluded.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Dealers or authorized sellers submit an eligibility assessment request before delivery.
- Transport Canada reviews the request and sends an email confirmation with the status.
- If approved, the incentive is applied at the point of sale and the claim is processed for reimbursement.
- The request may be rejected if it does not meet program requirements.
Additional information
- Only vehicles listed as eligible on the program's website qualify for the incentive.
- Leases less than 48 months are eligible for a prorated incentive based on lease duration.
- Unused incentives cannot be carried forward into future calendar years.
- Demonstrator vehicles with less than 10,000 km on the odometer are eligible if all criteria are met.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Incentives for medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (iMHZEV) Program Program
What is the Incentives for medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (iMHZEV) Program?
The iMHZEV Program provides incentives for the purchase or lease of eligible medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles. It supports battery-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
How much funding can be received?
Incentives for medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (iMHZEV) Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Incentives for medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (iMHZEV) Program program?
To be eligible for the Incentives for medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (iMHZEV) Program program, you must:
Canadian business or organization
Registered office in Canada
Eligible new ZEV, 12-month minimum lease
What expenses are eligible under Incentives for medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (iMHZEV) Program?
Purchase of eligible medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles.
Lease of eligible medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles for at least 12 months.
Where is the Incentives for medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (iMHZEV) Program available?
The Incentives for medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (iMHZEV) Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Incentives for medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (iMHZEV) Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Incentives for medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (iMHZEV) Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Incentives for medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (iMHZEV) Program?
Incentives for medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (iMHZEV) Program is funded by Transport Canada (TC)