Ontario climate change plan was released yesterday. Overall this is great news for those of us waiting for Model 3 production or planning any EV purchase. The cut in the provincial portion of the HST, as well as the Federal portion if the can convince Justin, would amount to about $7,500. Free charging at night in homes, a vastly expanded charger network (the $20 million announced in February was to build 500 chargers so project this to 2000-2500), charging at every provincial building, changes to the building code so all new homes are equipped with 240V plug in garage, and more. I have picked out the EV highlights. Unfortunately the EV incentive program seems to be funded only to 2020 at this point and I am somewhat concerned about the total amount of funding targeted at these incentives being limited to less than 12,000 vehicles if they were all funded at the $14,000 amount. This isn't nearly enough to fund the first two years of Model 3 purchases likely to occur in Ontario. No map of the charging stations that they have funded as of yet.
Action 2 - Increase The Use Of Electric Vehicles
Total Intended GGRA Funding: $246,750,000 to $277,000,000.
Est.GHG Reduction In 2020
[*] : 50,000 Tonnes.
Est. Cost Per Tonne: $75.
2.1 Maintain incentives for electric vehicles: Ontario will extend the rebate program to 2020 for leasing or buying an eligible electric vehicle (up to $14,000 per vehicle), including rebates for purchase and installation of home charging stations (up to $1,000 per station).$140,000,000 to $160,000,000 2017
2.2Eliminate HST on zero emission vehicles: Ontario will work with the federal government to explore ways to provide full HST relief to purchasers of new battery electric vehicles, with the objective of introducing this relief by 2018.--2017/18
2.3Free overnight electric vehicle charging: The province intends to establish a four-year free overnight electric vehicle-charging program for residential and multi-unit residential customers starting in 2017.$15,000,000 2016
2.4 Replace older vehicles: The province will help get older and less fuel-efficient vehicles off the roads by offering a rebate to low- and moderate-income households that will help them replace old cars with new or used electric vehicles or a plug-in hybrid.$10,000,000 to $20,000,000 2017/18
2.5 Ensure charging infrastructure is widely available: Ontario will increase access to the infrastructure required to charge electric vehicles by ensuring the following: See Below See Below
2.5.1More charging stations: The province will invest in the rapid deployment of charging in workplaces, multi-unit residential buildings, downtowns and town centres.$80,000,000Ongoing
2.5.2 Electric-vehicle-ready homes: Ontario will require all new homes and townhomes with garages to be constructed with a 50-amp, 240-volt receptacle (plug) in the garage for the purpose of charging an electric vehicle.--January 2018
2.5.3Electric-vehicle-ready workplaces: Ontario will establish a requirement that, as of 2018, all newly built commercial office buildings and appropriate workplaces must provide charging infrastructure.--2018
2.6Electric and Hydrogen Advancement Program: Starting in 2017, vehicle manufacturers that offer their customers access to Ontario’s Electric Vehicle Incentive Program will need to participate in an Electric and Hydrogen Vehicle Advancement Program.--2017
2.7Increase public awareness: Ontario will work with Plug’n Drive, a non-profit electric vehicle advocacy organization, to establish and operate a facility to showcase electric vehicles and related technology to Ontarians across the province.$1,750,000 to $2,000,000 2017/18
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations In Government Locations: Electric charging stations will be installed for workforce and public charging at all government locations, including government offices,GO Transit stations, ServiceOntario offices, driver license offices, Ontario Parks and LCBOs. Charging station installation will begin in 2017 and is to be completed at the majority of locations in 2018. In addition to its own properties, Ontario will request all new government lease agreements and lease renewals include the provision of charging infrastructure, unless the property is not in a location appropriate to support or promote the use of electric vehicles.$500,000 to $2,000,000 2017
Establish EV Requirements For Existing Condominiums And Apartment Buildings: Establish requirements as soon as possible for existing condominiums and apartment buildings to make it easier to install charging stations for residents.--2017/18
Permanent Green Licence Plate Program: The Green Licence Plate Program will continue until 25 per cent of passenger vehicles have green plates. Green licence plates identify electric vehicle drivers’ commitment to a cleaner Ontario. The program also provides electric vehicles with free access to high-occupancy vehicle lanes, no matter how many people are in the vehicle. The program would be reviewed after 10 years. Green plate vehicles will have free access to the high-occupancy toll lanes that are currently being rolled out in Ontario --Ongoing
EV Educational Campaigns: Continue to collaborate with local partners and jurisdictions such as California and Quebec on educational campaigns to promote awareness of the benefits of electric vehicles, with a focus on first-time car buyers and multi-car households.$10,000,000 to $20,000,0002017/18
Partner And Dealership Programs: Provide support to dealerships to increase engagements to increase sales through dealer training and awareness programs--2017
Private Fleet Awareness Campaign: Initiate an awareness campaign for private fleet owners and managers to communicate their eligibility for electric vehicle incentives and promote the potential savings from greening their fleets--2017/18
Require electric vehicle charging in surface lots: Municipalities would be able to require installation of electric vehicle charging stations in surface parking areas.