On May 1, 2019, a new federal rebate took effect to encourages drivers to purchase electric vehicles. The rebates take up to $5,000 off the cost of electric vehicles, and $2,500 off of plug-in hybrids, for vehicles that have a starting MSRP less than $45,000 and whose higher vehicle trims does not exceed $55,000.
Plug-in hybrids – which have a gas engine plus electric motors and battery pack that can be recharged at home or charging stations – with battery packs between 4 kWh and 15 kWh.
The Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid, with 40 km of electric range thanks to its 8.8-kWh lithium-ion battery, qualifies for a federal $2,500 rebate. Shop Prius Prime
The Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid, with 68 km of electric range, and a total combined driving distance of 979 km qualifies for a federal $5,000 rebate. Shop RAV4 Prime
In addition, the Manitoba Electric Vehicle Rebate Program provides rebates of $4,000 on the purchase of a new eligible electric vehicle, $1,000 to $4,000 on leasing an eligible electric vehicle, and $2,500 on the purchase of pre-owned eligible electric vehicles.
