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  • grant_single|maxCount
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  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
grant_single|grantors
  • Transport Canada
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grant_card_status|open

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Access an incentive of up to $5,000 to purchase or lease a new light-duty zero-emission vehicle approved or listed on the program's list of eligible vehicles.

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The Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles Program encourages the increased adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) among Canadians and Canadian businesses. This initiative aims to reduce transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions by supporting the purchase and lease of ZEVs.
  • Purchase or lease of eligible battery-electric vehicles.
  • Purchase or lease of eligible plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
  • Purchase or lease of eligible fuel cell electric vehicles.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 5,000

Purchase of a zero-emission vehicle for eco-friendly taxi service

$ 5,000

Leasing electric buses for a pilot mass transit program

$ 5,000

Leasing electric cars for community carsharing program

$ 5,000

Purchase of electric delivery van for sustainable logistics

$ 5,000

Electric vehicle purchase to reduce environmental footprint of a food delivery service

$ 5,000

Purchase of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle for agricultural use

grant_single_labels|admissibility

Eligibility for incentives under the iZEV Program includes specific criteria related to the vehicle and the applicant.
  • The applicant must be a pre-approved carsharing company (as of March 28, 2023) to receive up to 50 incentives per calendar year.
  • The vehicle must be classified as a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV), including battery-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, or fuel cell electric vehicles.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

This iZEV Program allows certain entities to apply for incentives when acquiring eligible zero-emission vehicles in Canada, contributing to reducing transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Dealerships selling or leasing eligible zero-emission vehicles.
  • Authorized sellers involved in the distribution of zero-emission vehicles.
  • Carsharing companies pre-approved by Transport Canada, eligible for incentives on a maximum of 50 vehicles per year.
  • Individuals and organizations looking to purchase or lease eligible zero-emission vehicles.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for the grant. The following types are excluded:
  • Dealerships or sellers not pre-approved by Transport Canada
  • Companies that do not deal in zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs)
  • Organizations not compliant with the Consumer Consent Form

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

Eligible activities under this grant are geared towards supporting the increased adoption and sales of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in Canada. The focus is on benefiting consumers, dealerships, and businesses by providing incentives and resources for ZEV-related purchases and infrastructure.
  • Purchase or lease of eligible zero-emission vehicles by individuals and organizations under the iZEV Program.
  • Provision of incentives to pre-approved carsharing companies for acquiring eligible ZEVs.
  • Support for dealerships through program resources and mandatory forms to facilitate ZEV purchases and incentive claims.
  • Expanding access to zero-emission vehicle charging and refuelling infrastructure.

grant_single_labels|criteria

The Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program in Canada has specific evaluation and selection criteria to determine eligibility for the grant.
  • Applicants must demonstrate the purchase or lease of an eligible zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) that meets program requirements.
  • The vehicle must be registered and driven in Canada by the applicant for a specified period.
  • Applicants need to submit complete and accurate documentation along with the incentive request.
  • Meeting the program's deadlines and following the guidelines set by Transport Canada are crucial for consideration.

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Here are additional relevant details for participants in the iZEV Program:
  • Carsharing companies have specific eligibility that allows them to receive up to 50 incentives per calendar year upon pre-approval by Transport Canada.
  • The new version of the Consumer Consent Form, effective from May 9, 2024, is mandatory for dealerships and authorized sellers to use.
  • Participants are likely expected to adhere to Canada's Zero-Emission vehicle sales targets, which aim for 100% of new light-duty sales to be zero-emission by 2035.
  • The Infrastructure Program aids in providing ZEV charging stations, which can facilitate the adoption and use of ZEVs.

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iZEV-iVZE@tc.gc.ca
1-800-O-Canada

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