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Incentives for medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (iMHZEV) Program
Incentives to purchase or lease medium- heavy-duty ZEVs
Last Update: March 23, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : May 9, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
The Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-duty Zero-Emission Vehicles (iMHZEV) Program provides Canadian organizations and businesses with up to $200,000 per eligible vehicle to support the purchase or lease of new medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles. This government funding aims to reduce the financial barrier of adopting clean vehicle technologies and supports the acquisition and leasing of battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, 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
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
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 new medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles for business or organizational use.
- Leasing of eligible medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles for at least 12 months.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian businesses with an office registered in Canada
- Canadian organizations with an office registered in Canada
- Provincial, territorial, and municipal governments with vehicle fleets
Who is not eligible
- Companies and organizations that do not have an office registered in Canada.
- Businesses attempting to submit reimbursement requests directly, as only dealerships registered with the program can do so.
- Companies purchasing vehicles not listed as eligible or not meeting Transport Canada's vehicle eligibility criteria (e.g., certain transit buses, school buses, recreational vehicles, or off-road vehicles may be excluded).
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of new eligible medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (including battery-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles) listed on the program’s website.
- Lease of new eligible medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles for a minimum term of 12 months.
Eligible geographic areas
- Businesses and organizations with an office registered in Canada.
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 Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-duty Zero-Emission Vehicles (iMHZEV) Program provides Canadian organizations and businesses with up to $200,000 per eligible vehicle to support the purchase or lease of new medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles. This government funding aims to reduce the financial barrier of adopting clean vehicle technologies and supports the acquisition and leasing of battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, 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:
The business or organization must have an office registered in Canada.
The eligible vehicles must be purchased or leased for a minimum of 12 months.
The vehicles must be on Transport Canada's list of eligible medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles.
What expenses are eligible under Incentives for medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (iMHZEV) Program?
Purchase of new medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles for business or organizational use.
Leasing 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)
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