Canada’s Electric Vehicle Affordability Program Q3 results are in, and there are more than a few surprises.
Overall rebates fell by 14.3% in Q3 compared to Q2. Nationwide, there were 34,486 total rebate issues worth $151,673,012. Battery electric vehicles accounted for the largest share, with 28,542 rebates issued.
Quebec led the nation with 18,115 rebates, representing 52.5% of the total number of rebates in Q3. Ontario, with 7,356 and British Columbia, with 6,022, rounded out the top three. Outside the big three, the rest of the country accounted for 8.7% of the EVAP rebates, with only Alberta, Manitoba and Nova Scotia breaking the one per cent mark.
EVAP rebates by province – Q3 2026
Number of rebates issued
Rebates issued (count)
Source: Transport Canada, EVAP statistics (September 2026 release). Other provinces and territories = national total minus Quebec, Ontario and B.C.
Comparing electric vehicles and Plug-in Hybrids, battery electric vehicles have continued to dominate, especially in the larger provinces. The top five provinces all had close to or over 70% of the overall total being battery electric vehicle rebates.
Finally, the specific models are also interesting, with the Chevrolet Bolt leading the way.
Top five EV models by rebates – Q3 2026
Number of rebates issued
Rebates issued (count)
Source: Transport Canada, EVAP statistics (September 2026 release).
For PHEV models, only two made the top ten. The Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid led the PHEVs with 1,799 rebates, and the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid placed ninth with 1,714 rebates issued.
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