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Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentives (ZEV Incentives)
Financial support for buying zero-emission vehicles
Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
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
- Canada
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.
Official resources
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentives (ZEV Incentives) Program
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.
Where is the Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentives (ZEV Incentives) available?
The Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentives (ZEV Incentives) program is available across Canada.
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
Who are the financial supporters of the Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentives (ZEV Incentives)?
Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentives (ZEV Incentives) is funded by Transport Canada (TC), Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)