Electric Cars You Can Buy in Canada - Spring 2019 Edition
With the new federal rebate for electric vehicles coming into effect today, May 1st, we thought it would be a good idea to show you all the various zero-emission models available on the Canadian market. The number keeps growing by the month and the level of range is now pretty interesting in most cases.
Is this the year you bid farewell to gas pumps? Browse through our photo gallery and click on the links to learn more about the electric car or crossover that may interest you.
Audi e-tron quattro, MSRP of $90,000, range of 326 km
Canadian rebate: $0. Quebec rebate: $3,000. BC Rebate: $0
This compact luxury SUV is the first in a series of e-tron models Audi will launch over the next few years.
BMW i3, MSRP of $48,750, range of 246 km
Canadian rebate: $0. Quebec rebate: $8,000. BC Rebate: $5,000
Don’t miss the sportier and slightly more powerful i3s model.
Chevrolet Bolt EV, MSRP of $44,800, range of 383 km
Canadian rebate: $5,000. Quebec rebate: $8,000. BC Rebate: $5,000
One of the most popular electric cars in Canada, it comes with a techy interior that features a standard 10.2-inch touchscreen.
Ford Focus Electric, MSRP of $34,998, range of 185 km
Canadian rebate: $5,000. Quebec rebate: $8,000. BC Rebate: $5,000
The Focus is not coming back this year, but Ford continues to sell remaining 2018 Focus Electric models.
Hyundai IONIQ Electric, MSRP of $37,899, range of 200 km
Canadian rebate: $5,000. Quebec rebate: $8,000. BC Rebate: $5,000
If you want to travel farther, consider the IONIQ Electric plus (plug-in hybrid).
Hyundai Kona Electric, MSRP of $44,999, range of 415 km
Canadian rebate: $5,000. Quebec rebate: $8,000. BC Rebate: $5,000
The electric version of the 2019 North American SUV of the Year is a real home run!
Jaguar I-PACE, MSRP of $89,800, range of 386 km
Canadian rebate: $0. Quebec rebate: $3,000. BC Rebate: $0
The 2019 World Car of the Year. Enough said.
Kia Niro EV, MSRP of $44,995, range of 383 km
Canadian rebate: $5,000. Quebec rebate: $8,000. BC Rebate: $5,000
After the hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants, here comes the all-electric Niro EV. It has the same exact range as the next-generation Soul EV… and the Bolt.
Kia Soul EV, MSRP of $42,595, range of 383 km
Canadian rebate: $5,000. Quebec rebate: $8,000. BC Rebate: $5,000
Similar to the Niro EV, it offers a 64-kWh battery and an electric motor rated at 201 horsepower and 291 pound-feet of torque.
Nissan LEAF, MSRP of $40,698, range of 243-363 km
Canadian rebate: $5,000. Quebec rebate: $8,000. BC Rebate: $5,000
One of The Car Guide’s Best Buys for 2019. Consider the LEAF Plus ($43,998), which boasts a higher-capacity, longer-range battery.
smart EQ fortwo, MSRP of $29,050, range of 92 km
Canadian rebate: $5,000. Quebec rebate: $8,000. BC Rebate: $5,000
The two-passenger city car is available as a coupe or cabriolet, but not for long. Daimler is killing the smart brand in North America after 2019.
Tesla Model 3, MSRP of $44,999, range of 150-499 km
Canadian rebate: $5,000. Quebec rebate: $8,000 (base model). BC Rebate: $5,000
The just-announced base Model 3 variant with a software-locked range of 150 kilometres and a price of $44,999 qualifies for the $5,000 federal reduction. However, the car is nowhere to be found on Tesla’s online configurator. To order one, you will have to call or visit a Tesla store.
Tesla Model S, MSRP of $106,910, range of 460-600 km
Canadian rebate: $0. Quebec rebate: $3,000. BC Rebate: $0
This electric car pioneer/icon offers unbeatable range and incorporates highly advanced semi-autonomous driving technologies.
Tesla Model X, MSRP of $113,610, range of 400-525 km
Canadian rebate: $0. Quebec rebate: $3,000. BC Rebate: $0
Famous for its falcon doors, this luxury electric SUV offers seating for 5, 6 or 7 people and can reach 100 km/h in 3.1 seconds.
Volkswagen e-Golf, MSRP of $36,720, range of 201 km
Canadian rebate: $5,000. Quebec rebate: $8,000. BC Rebate: $5,000
For those who like to drive and prefer classic styling.