EV Government Incentives
Receive up to $9,000* in Savings on Eligible Vehicles
*Up to $4,000 in savings from the Province of Manitoba combined with a Federal Government approved $5,000 incentive for Zero-Emission Vehicles.
Manitoba's $4,000 electric vehicle discount program
The Province of Manitoba has introduced a plan that will provide up to a $4,000 rebate on the purchase of a new electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle.
Qualifying pre-owned and leased vehicles will also be eligible for a rebate up to $2,500. With this initiative in place, Manitoba becomes the seventh province in Canada to provide an EV incentive.
EV Incentive Specifics:
- All incentives are specifically for electric vehicles. That includes battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs).
- Incentives are up to $4,000 for new and $2,500 for pre-owned electric vehicles owned or leased by eligible recipients.
- To qualify for the rebate, electric vehicles must be priced under $70,000 (MSRP) and be no older than 4 years (model year 2021 or newer in 2024).
- The rebate will be available upon registration with Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) starting July 1, 2024.
- Purchases are eligible between August 1, 2023, and March 31, 2026.
- Electric vehicles are eligible if bought or leased from a Manitoba dealership.
- The rebate is proportional with the lease duration for eligible leased electric vehicles.
- Only one incentive per registered owner and electric vehicle.
Federal Incentive for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV)
The federal government is making it more affordable to go electric and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through incentives for purchasing a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV).
The iZEV Program provides incentives of up to $5,000 at the point of sale to customers purchasing or leasing eligible ZEVs listed in the table below. The incentives can be applied to vehicles bought or leased for a minimum of 12 months starting from the eligibility date.
iZEV Specifics:
- Receive the incentive at the point-of-sale by the dealership once they have confirmed your eligibility.
- The incentive will appear directly on the bill of sale or lease agreement once you have completed a Consumer Consent Form and appropriate Incentive Received Form.
- Incentives for 12-month leases will be adjusted proportionally according to a 48-month lease term. For instance, a 48-month lease qualifies for the complete incentive, whereas a 24-month lease will receive half the incentive amount.
- Individuals are eligible for one incentive.
- Battery electric and longer-range plug-in hybrid vehicles (greater than 50km) are eligible for up to $5,000
- Shorter-range plug-in hybrid vehicles (under 50km) are eligible for up to $2,500.
Infrastructure Changes as a Result
Manitoba plans to shift gears and put a higher priority on EVs, this means that Manitoba’s EV charging infrastructure will also change. Though most of the current charging stations in Manitoba are in urban areas or along highways, the new Manitoba budget will address this and implement programs to install charging stations in rural and remote areas to prepare for a greener driving future in Manitoba.
