New vehicle sales down, zero-emissions sales up 47%: StatCan

Vehicle sales across the country are down, Statistics Canada numbers show

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Canadians may go electric as EV market widens, expert says

Although new motor vehicle sales dropped for February, according to Statistics Canada’s latest report released Thursday, zero-emission vehicles have taken a larger piece of the pie of all sales compared to this time last year.

New vehicle sales down, zero-emissions sales up 47%: StatCan

Although new motor vehicle sales dropped for February, according to Statistics Canada’s latest report released Thursday, zero-emission vehicles have taken a larger piece of the pie of all sales compared to this time last year.

Canadian ZEV sales rise in February to match web searches

Introduction of rebates tied to sales and internet questions, but high oil prices could push electrified market even further Despite a marginal drop in overall vehicle registrations in February, zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales rose dramatically from last year, reflecting a parallel rise in Canadian internet searches on electric vehicle ownership in the first part of 2026. According to Statistics Canada (StatsCan) data, 12,626 ZEVs were sold in…

B.C. ZEV sales surge 36 per cent in February as federal rebates return

Canadian sales of new zero-emission vehicles—both battery electric and plug-in hybrids—spiked 47 per cent compared to February 2025

Canada ZEV sales surge 47% after federal $5,000 rebate returns

Canada’s auto market showed signs of slowing in February, but while overall vehicle sales dipped slightly year-over-year, zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) surged, driven by the return of federal purchase incentives. According to the report released on […]