EV sales jump in March as federal rebates return, though market share up slightly
- Sales of new electric vehicles in Canada reached 21,547 units in March, the highest since December 2024, following the return of federal subsidies.
- The federal government resumed subsidies for new electric vehicles on February 16, 2026, after pausing them in January 2025 due to exhausted funds.
- March electric vehicle sales increased by 83% from the previous month and by 75% compared to the same month in the previous year.
- Electric vehicles accounted for just over 12% of all new vehicle sales in March, while overall vehicle sales rose 42% compared to the previous month.
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Sales rose 83% in March compared to the previous month.
Propelled by the return of federal subsidies, sales of new electric vehicles rose to 21,500 in March, a record since December 2024.
Sales of new electric vehicles jumped in March, as Canadians benefited from the long-awaited return of federal government subsidies.
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EV sales jump in March as federal rebates return, though market share up slightly
OTTAWA - Sales of new electric vehicles jumped in March as Canadian took advantage of the long-awaited return of federal government subsidies.
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