Ontario Ends Electric, Hydrogen Vehicle And Charging Incentive Programs

The new Ontario government announced that as part of its move to cancel the it the cap-and-trade program, the Electric and Hydrogen Vehicle Incentive Program and the Electric Vehicle Charging Incentive Programs that are funded through cap-and-trade proceeds are to be cancelled.

Applications will be accepted from dealerships, car owners or prospective car owners only if one of the following conditions has been met:

• Eligible vehicles that have been delivered to consumers, registered, and plated on or before July 11 will receive the incentive.
• Inventory that dealers have on lots or orders made by dealerships with manufacturers on or before July 11, will also be honoured for the incentive provided that the vehicle is delivered to consumers, registered, and plated by September 10.

In addition, the Electric Vehicle Charging Incentive Program is cancelled effective July 11. Charging stations purchased and/or installed before this date will be eligible to receive incentives if the application is submitted within 60 days of July 11.