Ontario EV Rebates Cancelled July 11, 2018

[Ludatik]

Cap and Trade officially dead in Ontario:

Premier Doug Ford Announces the End of the Cap-and-Trade Carbon Tax Era in Ontario

"Ontario Premier Doug Ford today confirmed that, as the first order of business of Ontario's Government for the People, his cabinet revoked the regulation that punishes Ontario residents at the gas pump through a wasteful cap-and-trade carbon tax regime; this measure comes into effect July 3, 2018. In order to fulfill this election commitment, the Government of Ontario will immediately begin an orderly wind-down of all programs funded out of cap-and-trade carbon tax revenues."

 

[Buggle]

Cap and Trade officially dead in Ontario:

Premier Doug Ford Announces the End of the Cap-and-Trade Carbon Tax Era in Ontario

"Ontario Premier Doug Ford today confirmed that, as the first order of business of Ontario's Government for the People, his cabinet revoked the regulation that punishes Ontario residents at the gas pump through a wasteful cap-and-trade carbon tax regime; this measure comes into effect July 3, 2018. In order to fulfill this election commitment, the Government of Ontario will immediately begin an orderly wind-down of all programs funded out of cap-and-trade carbon tax revenues."

That's totally fine for those who have cars already. "an orderly wind down" are exactly the words we're looking to hear.

 

[Ludatik]

I posted this in another thread but belongs here too:

Premier Doug Ford Announces the End of the Cap-and-Trade Carbon Tax Era in Ontario

"Ontario Premier Doug Ford today confirmed that, as the first order of business of Ontario's Government for the People, his cabinet revoked the regulation that punishes Ontario residents at the gas pump through a wasteful cap-and-trade carbon tax regime; this measure comes into effect July 3, 2018. In order to fulfill this election commitment, the Government of Ontario will immediately begin an orderly wind-down of all programs funded out of cap-and-trade carbon tax revenues."

EVHIP was funded by the Cap and Trade program... No change to EVHIP site as of yet.

 

[Amendale]

Looks like the EHVIP incentive is good if you have placed order before June 29th...

 

[Ludatik]

That's totally fine for those who have cars already. "an orderly wind down" are exactly the words we're looking to hear.

Soothing words indeed but I'd rather have the car than just an order for the car at this point.

 

[M109Rider]

I posted this in another thread but belongs here too:

Premier Doug Ford Announces the End of the Cap-and-Trade Carbon Tax Era in Ontario

"Ontario Premier Doug Ford today confirmed that, as the first order of business of Ontario's Government for the People, his cabinet revoked the regulation that punishes Ontario residents at the gas pump through a wasteful cap-and-trade carbon tax regime; this measure comes into effect July 3, 2018. In order to fulfill this election commitment, the Government of Ontario will immediately begin an orderly wind-down of all programs funded out of cap-and-trade carbon tax revenues."

EVHIP was funded by the Cap and Trade program... No change to EVHIP site as of yet.

I think if we all contact Doug Ford, ( I have already ) via twitter or, private message, asking if he is honouring all orders where a non refundable deposit (Not reservation fee) has been placed, he may allow them...

 

[sitter_k]

Looks like the EHVIP incentive is good if you have placed order before June 29th...

whew just made it.

 

[Ludatik]

I think if we all contact Doug Ford, ( I have already ) via twitter or, private message, asking if he is honouring all orders where a non refundable deposit (Not reservation fee) has been placed, he may allow them...

Someone posted a response from @FordNation that said they would be honouring all "contracts" in place by June 29. Sounds like good news for all of us that ordered recently. EVHIP site has not changed yet though so technically the program is still running as of today.

 

[EddieG]

Soothing words indeed but I'd rather have the car than just an order for the car at this point.

Hi there... is that all Reservations, ORDERS, Paid Deliveries on/before June 29?

 

[sitter_k]

Hi there... is that all Reservations, ORDERS, Paid Deliveries on/before June 29?

All deposits and orders, not $1000 reservations.

 

[Ludatik]

Hi there... is that all Reservations, ORDERS, Paid Deliveries on/before June 29?

According to @Amendale's post, sounds like ORDERS (and deliveries of course) before June 29 will be honoured. The tweet refers to "contracts" which I don't think would apply to reservations.

 

[Amendale]

According to @Amendale's post, sounds like ORDERS (and deliveries of course) before June 29 will be honoured. The tweet refers to "contracts" which I don't think would apply to reservations.

Yes I would get this applies to order deposits and later. I tried to get more information of what counts as a contract but it was not provided.

 

[Chris Fox]

On May 3rd, FordNation tweeted that it will take a while to fully dismantle the cap and trade program and that if you purchased a vehicle before the cancellation, you will still get a rebate.

Purchased is much different than ordering however.

 

[jkirkwood001]

Picked up my car Saturday and was on computer, the minute we got home to send the rebate. Got confirmation of receipt.

Good, @Jctin.

Is this a quick and simple process? Is the receipt Tesla gives you on pick-up day all you need to complete and submit the rebate request?

Thx.

 

[EddieG]

Purchased is much different than ordering however.

I agree... I thought that it was for delivered vehicles only, as those would have been registered with the MTO as completed purchases.

 

[Ludatik]

Good, @Jctin.

Is this a quick and simple process? Is the receipt Tesla gives you on pick-up day all you need to complete and submit the rebate request?

Thx.

I suggest you download and start filling in all the rebate forms now (in case they disappear) The required information is outlined pretty clearly on the forms.

 

[felixculpas]

So would an order agreement dated June 29 qualify? It sounds like it would.

 

[Amendale]

I agree... I thought that it was for delivered vehicles only, as those would have been registered with the MTO as completed purchases.

The guidelines are not yet clear, as no official announcements have been made. Likely something similar to the GreenOntario program will be implemented, honouring existing orders with a deadline to submit application.

 

[Kiyi]

Yes I would get this applies to order deposits and later. I tried to get more information of what counts as a contract but it was not provided.

This should be any contracts entered on or before the 29th...Would make sense as it's the last business day of the week and would remove any discrepancies for people who ordered on the 29th before he was sworn in at ~11AM

 

[felixculpas]

I also inquired and received a response almost identical to Amendale's twitter posting.

"We are going to ensure an orderly wind-down of these programs that will include honouring all contracts as of June 29."