Canadians claimed more than $122-million in EV rebates since February
Since the reintroduction of the electric vehicle rebate program in February, Canadians have claimed over $122 million in subsidies. However, many car dealers report delays in receiving reimbursements, impacting their cash flow. Transport Canada is aware of the issues and is working to resolve them while processing claims as quickly as possible.
- ▪Canadians have claimed more than $122 million in federal subsidies for electric vehicles since February.
- ▪Transport Canada is addressing concerns regarding delayed reimbursements to car dealers.
- ▪The rebate program aims to put 840,000 new EVs on the road by offering up to $5,000 toward the cost of a new EV.
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Open this photo in gallery:An electric vehicle is charged at a charge station at Parliament Hill. Since Ottawa reintroduced its rebate program in February, close to 24,400 claims have been made.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountCanadians claimed more than $122-million in federal subsidies for new electric vehicles since Ottawa reintroduced its rebate program in February, but many car dealers say they’re still waiting to get the funds they are owed.Transport Canada published the database for the new electric vehicles affordability program, known as EVAP, on Tuesday, three months after relaunching the program on Feb.
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