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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: March 23, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Incentives for medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (iMHZEV) Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Incentives for medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (iMHZEV) Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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)