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Ottawa paid out $190M in federal EV subsidies this year as sales slowed
- Canadians have claimed over $190 million in federal subsidies for new electric vehicles this year, with 44,315 claims recorded through June and half coming from Quebec.
- Ottawa relaunched the electric vehicle rebate program early this year, allocating $2.275 billion intended to last up to five years.
- Electric vehicles accounted for 9.6% of new vehicle sales in April and May, down from 12% in the month after federal rebates were reinstated.
- The rebate program offers up to $5,000 for new EVs under $50,000 and $2,500 for plug-in hybrids, with Canadian-made EVs exempt from the price cap.
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Transport Canada data indicate that 44,315 applications were registered until June.
·Montreal, Canada
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This year, Canadians have applied for more than 190 million federal subsidies for the purchase of new electric vehicles.
·Montreal, Canada
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Ottawa paid out $190M in federal EV subsidies this year as sales slowed
Data from Statistics Canada shows EVs accounted for 9.6 per cent of new vehicle sales in both April and May, down from the 12 per cent in the month following
·Toronto, Canada
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Leaning Left11Leaning Right1Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution55% Left
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