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Ottawa incentivizes electric vehicle purchases; Nova Scotia makes them more expensive
Nova Scotia plans to collect $1.6 million in 2026-27 from biannual EV fees despite federal incentives up to $5,000 intended to encourage electric vehicle adoption.
- Nova Scotia's budget imposed a $500 fee for electric vehicles and $250 fee for hybrids, to be paid every two years.
- Ottawa started offering incentives of up to $5,000 to buy electric cars and up to $2,500 for plug-in hybrid vehicles.
- Provincial officials say the levy ensures electric and hybrid car owners contribute to road maintenance, as gas-reliant drivers pay through the provincial fuel tax.
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While Ottawa encourages Canadians to buy electric or hybrid vehicles, Nova Scotia makes their use more expensive.
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While Ottawa encourages Canadians to buy electric or hybrid vehicles, Nova Scotia makes their use more expensive.
Federal Government Incentivizing Electric Vehicle Purchases, N.S. Making Them More Expensive
As Ottawa incentivizes Canadians to buy electric vehicles or hybrids, Nova Scotia is making it more expensive to drive them. On Feb. 23, Nova Scotia’s budget included a $500 fee for electric vehicles and $250 fee for hybrids — to be paid every two years. Ottawa, meanwhile, has started offering incentives of up to $5,000 to buy electric cars and up to $2,500 for plug-in hybrid vehicles. Sal Falk lives in a rural community on Nova Scotia’s South S…
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