Ontario’s Liberals Pledge Return of EV Incentive If Elected

In 2018, Doug Ford's Ontario Conservative government scrapped the electric vehicle incentive program that was in place at the time. That program provided up to $14,000 in incentives to buyers of electric models.

The Ontario Liberals intend to revive such a measure if they are elected in next year’s provincial election. Specifically, they have pledged to reinstate a program that would give buyers up to $8,000 off the purchase price of eligible models.

Ontario Liberal Party leader Steven Del Duca said the program would apply to electric vehicles worth up to $60,000, an approach identical to that in Quebec. The government would also offer different levels of support for purchases and leases. It would also offer up to $1,500 to consumers for the purchase of charging equipment.

“Creating a new electric vehicle incentive program is a win-win for Ontario families. It will advance the fight against climate change, create good paying jobs and deliver needed pocketbook relief.”

- Steven Del Luca, head of the Ontario Liberal Party

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