If you're shopping for an electric vehicle in Ontario, the federal Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP) is the rebate program to know. In effect as of February 16, 2026, the EVAP delivers real savings at the point of sale — applied directly by the dealership so there's nothing to claim or file after the fact.
Understanding EVAP takes about five minutes, but those five minutes can save you up to $5,000 on a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) or up to $2,500 on a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). The catch — and it's an important one — is that being on the eligible list doesn't automatically mean you'll receive the rebate. There's a $50,000 final-transaction-value cap that can disqualify a vehicle if you add enough options and accessories. Here's what you need to know before you shop.
The Electric Vehicle Affordability Program replaced the previous federal iZEV incentive. It provides point-of-sale rebates applied directly at the dealership, so you don't have to wait for a tax refund.
Most EVAP-eligible vehicles are subject to a final-transaction-value cap of $50,000. That figure is based on the total purchase price including options, accessories, and dealer-installed upgrades — not just the base MSRP.
This matters because a vehicle that looks eligible at the base trim level can easily exceed the cap once you select a higher trim or add packages. If the final transaction value is over $50,000, you lose the rebate entirely — not a partial reduction, the full amount.
Practical takeaway: Always confirm eligibility with your dealer based on the exact trim and options you're selecting, not just the base price.
The following battery-electric vehicles qualify for the $5,000 EVAP rebate. Note that eligibility is trim-specific — not all trims of a given model qualify.
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Make & Model |
Eligible Model Years & Trims |
|---|---|
|
Chevrolet Bolt |
2027 LT, RS |
|
Chevrolet Equinox EV |
2025–26 LT, LT AWD, RS |
|
Dodge Charger Daytona EV |
2024–26 R/T, Scat Pack (no $50K cap — see below) |
|
Fiat 500e |
2025–26 |
|
Ford Mustang Mach-E |
2026 Select + Premium (RWD/eAWD, Standard & Extended range) |
|
Hyundai Kona EV |
2025–26 Preferred + packages |
|
Kia EV4 |
2026 all trims |
|
Kia EV5 |
2027 Land, Wind FWD |
|
Kia EV6 |
2025 LIGHT RWD |
|
Kia Niro EV |
2024–26 WIND, WIND+ |
|
Nissan LEAF |
2026 S+, SV+ |
|
Subaru Uncharted |
2026 Sport, FWD, FWD LR |
|
Tesla Model Y |
2026 RWD-B |
|
Toyota C-HR |
2026 SE FWD, XSE AWD |
|
Toyota bZ |
2026 XLE FWD only |
|
Volkswagen ID.4 |
2025 Base only (run-out stock) |
|
Volvo EX30 |
2026 — all 6 trim variants |
Plug-in hybrid vehicles qualify for a smaller rebate of $2,500. The same $50,000 cap applies to most models here as well.
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Make & Model |
Eligible Model Years & Trims |
|---|---|
|
Chrysler Pacifica PHEV |
2025–26 all trims (no $50K cap — see below) |
|
Ford Escape PHEV |
2024–26 |
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Kia Niro PHEV |
2025–26 |
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Kia Sorento PHEV |
2026 LX |
|
Kia Sportage PHEV |
2025–26 EX, EX Premium |
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV |
2025–26 ES trim only |
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Toyota Prius Prime |
2026 SE, XSE, XSE Premium, Nightshade |
|
Toyota RAV4 PHEV |
2026 SE trim only |
Two vehicles on the EVAP list are exempt from the $50,000 final-transaction-value cap entirely. Both happen to be assembled right here in Ontario:
Because these vehicles are Canadian-made, buyers can select any trim or package and still receive the full rebate, regardless of how high the transaction value climbs. For shoppers who want the most flexibility — or who tend to load up on options — these two models offer a distinct advantage.
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Category |
Details |
|---|---|
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Program |
Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP) |
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Effective date |
February 16, 2026 |
|
BEV rebate |
Up to $5,000 |
|
PHEV rebate |
Up to $2,500 |
|
Price cap |
$50,000 final transaction value (most vehicles) |
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No-cap exceptions |
Dodge Charger Daytona EV, Chrysler Pacifica PHEV |
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How it's applied |
Point of sale at the dealership |
The Humberview Group carries several brands with EVAP-eligible models, including Ford, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Volkswagen, Toyota, and Chrysler-Dodge. If you're narrowing down your options and want to confirm which trims qualify at the price point you're targeting, visit Humberview Group in Ontario to speak with an EV specialist who can walk you through current inventory and rebate eligibility before you commit.
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