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Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentives (ZEV Incentives)
Financial support for buying zero-emission vehicles
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Yukon
Overview
Federal incentives support the purchase or lease of zero-emission vehicles for Canadian businesses and organizations. Up to $200,000 is available for medium- and heavy-duty ZEVs, while light-duty ZEVs may qualify for up to $5,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Yukon
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Purchase or lease of light-duty zero-emission vehicles.
- Purchase or lease of medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian businesses
- Canadian organizations
- Canadian individuals
- Dealerships and authorized sellers for the iMHZEV Program
Eligible expenses
- Purchase or lease of eligible zero-emission vehicles.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- British Columbia
- New Brunswick
- Nova Scotia
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Yukon
Additional information
- Provincial and territorial incentives may be combined with federal incentives.
- Some provinces also offer support for used ZEVs, residential chargers, and shipping costs for used ZEVs.
- Dealerships can enroll in the iMHZEV Program to offer point-of-sale incentives and access reimbursement forms.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentives (ZEV Incentives) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentives (ZEV Incentives). 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 Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentives (ZEV Incentives)?
Federal incentives support the purchase or lease of zero-emission vehicles for Canadian businesses and organizations. Up to $200,000 is available for medium- and heavy-duty ZEVs, while light-duty ZEVs may qualify for up to $5,000.
How much funding can be received?
Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentives (ZEV Incentives) Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentives (ZEV Incentives) program?
To be eligible for the Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentives (ZEV Incentives) program, you must:
Canadian businesses or organizations
Zero-emission vehicle purchase or lease
Eligible vehicle type required
What expenses are eligible under Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentives (ZEV Incentives)?
Purchase or lease of light-duty zero-emission vehicles.
Purchase or lease of medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles.
Who can I contact for more information about the Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentives (ZEV Incentives)?
You can contact Transport Canada (TC) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentives (ZEV Incentives) available?
The Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentives (ZEV Incentives) program is available the province of British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Yukon.
Is the Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentives (ZEV Incentives) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentives (ZEV Incentives) is a Grant and Funding