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Federal EV coming this budget 2019
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CBC News reporting an EV rebate of up to $5000 but for sticker prices of less than $45k. Hopefully that's a typo. Will keep looking.
Edit: Confirmed via the official budget documents at https://www.budget.gc.ca/2019/docs/plan/budget-2019-en.pdf.
In other words, Teslas are ineligible.
It's based on MSRP so it doesn't matter if the dealership gives you a deal. if it's over $45k, it's not eligible. Also, plugin hybrids are ineligible.
Basically this seems to cover the eGolf, Leaf, and maybe a few others. The Bolt would have to be the entry level trim level in white (any other colour would put it over the top) and better not buy floor mats from Chevy either. Add *anything* in the way of options and you're ineligible.
This is massively disappointing, because based on that price point, it's only really valid on compliance cars with 200 km ranges or less. What's the point in investing in charging facilities to support long distance trips and then only providing a rebate for vehicles that are not suited to those trips?
Sigh.
Edit: Confirmed via the official budget documents at https://www.budget.gc.ca/2019/docs/plan/budget-2019-en.pdf.
In other words, Teslas are ineligible.
It's based on MSRP so it doesn't matter if the dealership gives you a deal. if it's over $45k, it's not eligible. Also, plugin hybrids are ineligible.
Basically this seems to cover the eGolf, Leaf, and maybe a few others. The Bolt would have to be the entry level trim level in white (any other colour would put it over the top) and better not buy floor mats from Chevy either. Add *anything* in the way of options and you're ineligible.
This is massively disappointing, because based on that price point, it's only really valid on compliance cars with 200 km ranges or less. What's the point in investing in charging facilities to support long distance trips and then only providing a rebate for vehicles that are not suited to those trips?
Sigh.
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I guess you'd better hope for a spike in the value of the Canadian dollar.
PhantmMenace
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Unbelievable 
A $45,000 cap so no Tesla will quality. Even the cheapest Hyundai Kona and NIRO is out because the lower end KONA starts at $45,599 CAD.
A $45,000 cap so no Tesla will quality. Even the cheapest Hyundai Kona and NIRO is out because the lower end KONA starts at $45,599 CAD.Feels like the rebate program you create when you want to say you have one but you don't actually want to spend money on it.Unbelievable
Very sad. It looks like they did everything to exclude the "Tesla millionaires."
Does the 45k include delivery and preparation? If not, lower the base from $47,600 to $45,900 and raise transport and prep from $1,300 to $3,000 (what Hyundai Canada is charging some Kona EV customers). Then remove Supercharger access and navigation to make for a $44,900 price, but let owners add them as an option post sale for $1,000.
Does the 45k include delivery and preparation? If not, lower the base from $47,600 to $45,900 and raise transport and prep from $1,300 to $3,000 (what Hyundai Canada is charging some Kona EV customers). Then remove Supercharger access and navigation to make for a $44,900 price, but let owners add them as an option post sale for $1,000.
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It says "MSRP" so I'd think it excludes transport/prep, but it's not really clear.
Also, there's no detail on when it will actually start: "Program Details will be announced". So for now, this will actually KILL sales of those lower cost EVs because potential buyers will be on hold waiting for the rebate.
dj_gon
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dj_gon
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Nothing will win her over if it costs $ that is non kids or house or fashion or beauty related...
dj_gon
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It fits the whole profile of this Trudeau led Liberals. Everything is for show, no substance. Sigh, it will be a super tough choice this coming election...
Agreed.This is massively disappointing.
Only plus is perhaps it will get manufacturers to drive down their prices a bit, granted they will probably do something like RiverBrick says and tack on extra charges on top of the MSRP and/or remove features to make up for the lower price.
The only reason the lowest trim Bolt qualifies is that GM Canada spends zero on infrastructure. If they did the right thing like Tesla and contributed to DCFC networks, their car would cost more than $45,000. On the other hand, Tesla is penalized for doing the right thing.
Muaddid
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Can't say I'm really surprised, this governement has been a deception at every turn.
Best we can do it message our elected officials to try to make them see the light, especially when they put the price limit à 55k$ for compagnies...
Best we can do it message our elected officials to try to make them see the light, especially when they put the price limit à 55k$ for compagnies...
SR costs about $47,600 before tax. Tesla may be able to bring it down to $45,000 by removing some features. I am sure Tesla can come up with something.
However, first thing first. Liberal has to win the election first, may be PC can come up with something better. Hack...
It's just small comfort that we get our $14,000 rebate. That is huge in comparison.
However, first thing first. Liberal has to win the election first, may be PC can come up with something better. Hack...
It's just small comfort that we get our $14,000 rebate. That is huge in comparison.
Small point but they can pass this budget and start the program before the election. It’s just that the Conservatives may well cancel it once they’re in.
dj_gon
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Unfortunately, my MP is Jane Philpott who just quit....
I'm trying to understand how it works for businesses. It is deceptive because instead of offering a rebate, they just let you claim the CCA upfront instead of spreading it for many years... They're not offering anything out of pocket...
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