B.C. auto dealers call for pause on EV mandates as rebate programs phase out
- On April 29, 2025, the B.C. Government announced that it would temporarily suspend the CleanBC Go Electric rebate initiative starting May 15, 2025.
- This decision follows the federal government ending its $5,000 EV rebate and reflects a wider review amid economic instability and program tightening.
- The program provided rebates from $1,000 to $4,000 for EVs and $500 to $2,000 for plug-in hybrids to consumers under $100,000 income to encourage EV purchases.
- In 2024, 44,656 EVs were sold in B.C., a slight decline from 22.7% in 2023, marking the first drop since tracking began in 2015 with nearly 195,000 EVs registered.
- Industry leaders warn the rebate pause will increase EV costs, jeopardize mandated EV sales targets requiring 26% ZEV sales by 2026, and may reduce vehicle supply and choice.
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