Canada has implemented and proposed significant legislation regarding electric vehicles (EVs) as part of its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to a greener economy.
Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Sales Mandate:
Goal: The federal government has set a legally binding target for all new light-duty passenger vehicles sold in Canada to be zero-emission by 2035. This includes battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).
Interim Targets: To reach the 2035 goal, the mandate includes interim targets:
At least 20% of new light-duty vehicles offered for sale in 2026 must be zero-emission.
This share rises to 60% by 2030.
And finally, 100% by 2035.
Implementation: The final regulations for this mandate were published in December 2023 and have been in effect since 2023.
All in all, it seems like the FREE citizens of Canada will not have the Freedom to buy the type of car they want.