Incentives for medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles Program

Incentives for medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles Program

Incentives to purchase or lease medium- heavy-duty ZEVs

At a glance

Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • 75% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open Date : July 05, 2023
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Grant Providers
  • Transport Canada
Status
Open

Overview

Access an incentive of up to $200,000 to purchase or lease a new medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicle approved or listed on the program's list of eligible vehicles.

Eligibility criteria

The eligibility criteria for the Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles (iMHZEV) Program are as follows:

  • Canadian organizations (for profit and non-profit), provinces, territories, and municipalities are eligible.
  • Only vehicles listed on the iMHZEV Program's list of eligible vehicles qualify for incentives.
  • Vehicles must be purchased/leased and delivered on or after the eligibility date specified for each vehicle.
  • Automakers can apply to have new vehicles added to the list of eligible vehicles.

Who is eligible

Eligible types of companies for the Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles (iMHZEV) Program grant include Canadian organizations (for profit and non-profit), provinces, territories, and municipalities.

  • Canadian organizations (for profit and non-profit)
  • Provinces
  • Territories
  • Municipalities

Eligible expenses

There are eligible expenses for this grant. Organizations can receive incentives towards the purchase/lease of eligible Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles (MHZEVs). Eligible expenses include:

  • Purchase or lease of eligible MHZEVs
  • Point of sale incentives for listed vehicles

Eligible projects & activities

There are projects and activities eligible for the iMHZEV Program grant:

  • Purchasing or leasing medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) that qualify for the iMHZEV Program
  • Applying for incentives towards the purchase/lease of eligible MHZEVs

Evaluation & selection criteria

The Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles (iMHZEV) Program does have evaluation and selection criteria. Applicants are assessed based on the eligibility of the vehicles being purchased/leased and the timely submission of required documentation. The evaluation and selection criteria include:

  • Eligibility of the purchased/leased medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles
  • Timely submission of required documentation

How to apply

  • Step 1: Check the list of eligible vehicles on the iMHZEV Program's website
  • Content: Ensure the vehicle you intend to purchase/lease is listed as eligible for the incentive
  • Implications: Only vehicles on the eligible list qualify for the grant
  • Step 2: Submit an application to Transport Canada for new vehicle eligibility
  • Content: Automakers must apply to have their vehicles added to the eligible list
  • Implications: Vehicles not initially listed can be considered for inclusion with an application
  • Step 3: Purchase/lease an eligible medium- or heavy-duty ZEV
  • Content: Procure a zero-emission vehicle from the list of eligible models
  • Implications: Only vehicles meeting the program criteria are eligible for the grant

Documents and links

Incentives for medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles Program

Apply to this program