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Canadian EV statistics

Every rate, price, and cost on this site traces back to a specific source below, with the date we last checked it. Nothing here is guessed - where data varies, we show a range and label our own estimates clearly.

Ontario electricity rates

Official source · Verified Sep 2026

Time-of-Use (TOU)

Off-peak
7pm–7am + weekends
9.8¢/kWh
Mid-peak
Summer: 7–11am & 5–7pm weekdays
15.7¢/kWh
On-peak
Summer: 11am–5pm weekdays
20.3¢/kWh

Ultra-Low Overnight (ULO)

Overnight
11pm–7am, every day
3.9¢/kWh
Weekend off-peak
weekends & holidays 7am–11pm
9.8¢/kWh
Mid-peak
weekdays 7am–4pm & 9–11pm
15.7¢/kWh
On-peak
weekdays 4–9pm
39.1¢/kWh

Tiered

Tier 1
within monthly threshold
12¢/kWh
Tier 2
above monthly threshold
14.2¢/kWh

Best plan for most EV owners: Ultra-Low Overnight, if you can shift charging to the 11pm–7am window - at 3.9¢/kWh it's roughly a third of the TOU off-peak rate. TOU mid-peak and on-peak hours swap on May 1 and Nov 1; the cents-per-kWh do not. Hours above are the summer schedule (May 1–Oct 31). Full ULO overnight math.

Ontario gas price (for comparison)

Independent analysis · Verified Sep 2026
$1.749per litre, regular unleaded

Public DC fast charging networks

Official source · Verified Sep 2026
NetworkOff-peakPeakNotes
Tesla Supercharger (Tesla vehicles)$0.28/kWh$0.51/kWhOff-peak ~11pm-7am, varies by station. Non-Tesla NACS access up to $0.72/kWh peak.
Tesla Supercharger (non-Tesla via NACS)$0.45/kWh$0.72/kWhHigher rate applied to non-member vehicles at most stations.
Petro-Canada Electric Highway-$0.50/minBilled $0.50/minute rather than per kWh, no idle/connection fee.
Electrify Canada-$0.50/kWhPer-kWh pricing varies by membership tier and province.
Ivy Charging Network-$0.69/kWhFlat $0.69/kWh tax-inclusive at DC fast chargers.
BC Hydro (reference, non-Ontario)-$0.31/kWhIncluded for east-west comparison; not an Ontario network.

Home charging speed & overnight range

Official source · Verified Sep 2026

Level 1

1.4 kW
≈ 6 km of range / hour

Standard 120V outlet, slowest option, fine for low daily mileage.

Level 2 (standard)

7.2 kW
≈ 30 km of range / hour

Common 240V wallbox / 32A circuit - typical Canadian home install.

Level 2 (high output)

11.5 kW
≈ 45 km of range / hour

48A circuit, higher-output wallbox (e.g. GM PowerUp, ChargePoint Home Flex).

An 8-hour overnight window on a standard Level 2 charger adds about 240 km of range - enough for most Canadian daily commutes charged entirely at off-peak rates.

Federal & provincial incentives

Official source · Verified Sep 2026

Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP)

Active
BEV / FCEV
$5,000
PHEV
$2,500
Max transaction value
$50,000

Replaced the closed iZEV program. Two separate tests must both pass: the final transaction value must be $50,000 or less (no cap for EVs assembled in Canada), AND the vehicle must be manufactured in Canada or a country with an active free trade agreement - which excludes China-built vehicles. Funding is first-come, first-served and can be exhausted before 2031.

Two ways to fail eligibility
  • Price: final transaction value over $50,000. Freight and PDI are excluded from that figure, and EVs assembled in Canada are exempt from the cap entirely.
  • Country of manufacture: the EV must be built in Canada or a country with an active free trade agreement. This excludes China-built vehicles - which is why the Tesla Model 3 does not qualify despite starting at $39,490, while the Berlin-built Model Y does.

Window: 2026-02-16 to 2031-03-31 · $2,050,000,000 of $2,275,000,000 remaining (as of Aug 1, 2026)

Ontario

Ended

None currently active

Ontario's provincial EV purchase rebate ended in 2018 and has not been reinstated.

Quebec

Ending soon

Roulez Vert

Up to $2,000

2026 amounts: $2,000 for a fully electric vehicle, $1,000 for a PHEV with 15 kWh or more, $500 for a smaller PHEV. Program ends Dec 31, 2026.

Province-by-province rebate table · Do used EVs get EVAP?

Insurance cost comparison

Independent analysis · Verified Sep 2026
EV average
$3,131
per year
Gas average
$2,289
per year

National average across quoted premiums. Some luxury/comparable-trim EVs can insure cheaper than an equivalent gas model - this is a general market average, not a per-model guarantee.

Maintenance & tire wear

Official source · Verified Sep 2026
40–50%
lower maintenance cost vs. a comparable gas vehicle
+20%
faster tire wear from instant torque & added battery weight

CAA estimates EV owners save 40-50% on maintenance vs. a comparable gas vehicle, largely from no oil changes and longer brake life via regenerative braking. Tires wear roughly 20% faster due to instant torque and added battery weight (Michelin / industry estimate).

Current vehicle pricing & efficiency

Official source · Verified Sep 2026
VehicleMSRPBattery / EfficiencyEVAP eligibleVerified
Tesla Model 3
Premium RWD
$39,49064 kWh · 13.8 kWh/100kmNot FTA-built2026-09-11
Tesla Model Y
RWD
$49,99075 kWh · 16.5 kWh/100kmYes2026-08-21
Hyundai Kona Electric
Preferred
$43,99964.8 kWh · 15.4 kWh/100kmYes2026-09-11
Hyundai IONIQ 5
Preferred Long Range
$55,49984 kWh · 17.2 kWh/100kmOver cap2026-09-11
Hyundai IONIQ 9
Essential RWD
$59,999110.3 kWh · 23 kWh/100kmOver cap2026-09-11
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Select
$44,99573 kWh · 15.1 kWh/100kmYes2026-08-21
Chevrolet Equinox EV
LT FWD
$46,19985 kWh · 16.6 kWh/100kmYes2026-09-11
Chevrolet Bolt
LT
$39,99965 kWh · 15.9 kWh/100kmYes2026-09-11
Chevrolet Blazer EV
LT AWD
$55,69985 kWh · 17.5 kWh/100kmOver cap2026-09-11
Kia EV3
Light FWD
$36,99558.3 kWh · 16.4 kWh/100kmYes2026-09-11
Kia EV4
Light FWD
$38,99558.3 kWh · 16.8 kWh/100kmYes2026-09-11
Kia EV5
Light FWD
$43,49560.3 kWh · 18 kWh/100kmYes2026-09-11
Kia Niro EV
Wind
$45,59564.8 kWh · 15.9 kWh/100kmYes2026-09-11
Kia EV9
Light RWD
$59,99576 kWh · 20.5 kWh/100kmOver cap2026-09-11
Nissan LEAF
S
$34,99853 kWh · 15.5 kWh/100kmYes2026-09-11
Nissan LEAF
S+
$45,19875 kWh · 15.4 kWh/100kmYes2026-09-11
Nissan Ariya
SV FWD
$52,89863 kWh · 18 kWh/100kmOver cap2026-08-21
Toyota C-HR
SE FWD
$44,90077 kWh · 15.5 kWh/100kmYes2026-09-11
Toyota bZ
XLE FWD
$45,99057.7 kWh · 15.2 kWh/100kmYes2026-09-11
Volkswagen ID.4
RWD 62 kWh
$48,49562 kWh · 18.8 kWh/100kmYes2026-09-11
Audi Q4 e-tron
45 RWD
$59,99077 kWh · 16.6 kWh/100kmOver cap2026-09-11
Honda Prologue
EX-L AWD
$65,09085 kWh · 18.9 kWh/100kmOver cap2026-09-11
Kia EV6
Light RWD
$48,99577.4 kWh · 14.7 kWh/100kmYes2026-09-11
Volvo EX30
Core
$44,00069 kWh · 15.9 kWh/100kmYes2026-09-11
Hyundai IONIQ 6
Preferred RWD
$54,49977.4 kWh · 15.8 kWh/100kmOver cap2026-09-11
Polestar 2
Single Motor
$53,95078 kWh · 17.9 kWh/100kmOver cap2026-09-11
Subaru Solterra
Convenience
$46,99572.8 kWh · 19.2 kWh/100kmYes2026-09-11
MINI Cooper SE
Classic
$44,99054.2 kWh · 17.2 kWh/100kmYes2026-09-11
Subaru Uncharted
FWD
$42,99557.7 kWh · 15.1 kWh/100kmYes2026-09-11
Genesis GV60
Advanced AWD
$75,50077.4 kWh · 19.4 kWh/100kmOver cap2026-09-11
Fiat 500e
Base
$39,99542 kWh · 18.5 kWh/100kmYes2026-09-11
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
LE AWD
$37,5005.7 L/100kmN/A2026-09-11
Honda CR-V
LX AWD
$36,9758.1 L/100kmN/A2026-09-11
Chevrolet Equinox
LT AWD (gas)
$34,5998.5 L/100kmN/A2026-09-11
Kia Niro Hybrid
LX
$30,8454.6 L/100kmN/A2026-09-11
Toyota Camry Hybrid
LE FWD
$35,9004.9 L/100kmN/A2026-09-11
Ford Escape Hybrid
Active AWD
$38,4995.9 L/100kmN/A2026-09-11
Mazda CX-5
GX AWD
$32,9008.2 L/100kmN/A2026-09-11
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
LE AWD
$48,4006.5 L/100kmN/A2026-09-11
Honda Civic Hybrid
Sport
$34,9504.9 L/100kmN/A2026-09-11