As of October 1, 2024, only zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) that are made in Canada or in countries with which Canada has a free-trade agreement, may be eligible under the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program. For ZEVs manufactured in a country with which Canada doesn’t have a free trade agreement, they may be eligible if they already are in Canada or are in transit to Canada before October 1, 2024. For the purposes of eligibility, “in transit" shall be defined as goods destined for Canada that are under the custody and control of a carrier.
NOTICE TO DEALERSHIPS AND AUTHORIZED SELLERS:
As of May 9, 2024, there is a new mandatory version of the Consumer Consent Form please find it at this link: iZEV Program consumer consent form.
Dealerships
In order to submit a request, you must enrol your dealership in the iZEV Program at the following link ZEV application. After your enrolment is approved, you may submit an eligibility assessment request through the same application link you used to enrol.
Use the latest versions of the iZEV forms when you submit requests for payment:
- *NEW (Version5)* iZEV Program Consumer Consent Form
- iZEV Program Incentive Received Form
We will not accept previous or modified versions of the forms.
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1Incentive LimitsThere is a limit to how many incentives Canadians and Canadian organizations can receive for the purchase or lease of eligible vehicles under the iZEV Program, in a calendar year:
The iZEV Program monitors the incentives limits closely. Canada reserves the right to seek reimbursement should a recipient be found to have received more than the eligible number of incentives from the iZEV Program in a calendar year. Ensure to use the most recent version of the updated Incentive Received Form for Organizations for carsharing companies as an outdated version of the form will not be accepted. Before providing an incentive Determine whether a new zero-emission vehicle meets the eligibility criteria (vehicle description and eligibility date) as specified on the list of eligible vehicles. Determine the maximum eligible incentive amount. By referring to Transport Canada’s list of eligible vehicles, you will see the maximum eligible incentive amount per vehicle. If you're not sure whether a vehicle is eligible, email: iZEV-iVZE@tc.gc.ca. To enrol your dealership with Transport Canada through the ZEV online application To be reimbursed, your authorized representative must enrol your dealership online with Transport Canada. As part of the registration process, the authorized representative will need to submit some information including the Canadian operating address, direct deposit information and GST number.
To obtain an eligibility assessment from Transport Canada through the ZEV online application: Dealerships and authorized sellers must submit and obtain an eligibility assessment from Transport Canada through the ZEV online application before the delivery of the vehicle and providing an incentive.
Providing the incentive
An easy way to identify this is by adding a line item on the bill of sale or lease agreement with the relevant incentive amount (on the same line) stating: 'Federal iZEV Program'
To get reimbursed:
Providing the incentive to a third-party leasing company Option 1: The incentive is being provided to the third-party leasing company purchasing from the authorized seller and the third-party leasing company is not providing the incentive to their lessee. Authorized Seller Option 2: The incentive is being provided to the third-party leasing company purchasing from the authorized seller and the third-party leasing company is providing the incentive towards their lessee. Authorized Seller Option 3: The third-party leasing company would enrol directly with Transport Canada, becoming the authorized seller to be reimbursed. The dealership from which the third-party leasing company purchased the vehicle is not involved in the incentive application or reimbursement process for this option. The third-party leasing company is providing the incentive to their lessee and submitting eligibility assessment and request for reimbursement through the online application. Third-Party Leasing Company Authorized Seller – (Dealership, Manufacturer, Leasing Company, etc.) An organization that sells or leases new eligible ZEVs and is enrolled with Transport Canada to be reimbursed for incentives provided at the point-of-sale/lease. Third-Party Leasing Company – (Fleet Management Company) A third-party lease is a vehicle lease made through a group (fleet management company, leasing company) besides the dealership and end user involved in the vehicle purchase/lease. Note: dealerships acting as agents of leasing companies are not considered third-party leases as the dealership information appears on the lease agreement. |
Request process: Registration ValidationAs part of our review, we will confirm that the vehicle is registered to the person or organization indicated in the request submitted and supporting documents through the relevant provincial or territorial vehicle registration database. If we can’t confirm that the vehicle is registered, you will need to send us proof of registration before we can process the request. Request process: Service Standard The dealership/authorized seller should receive the reimbursement within 20 business days following the email notification that the iZEV program grant application has been approved. The online system will notify you by email when a request has been approved, and when a payment has been issued. The status of each request can be viewed on the ZEV online portal. Important: Please note that Transport Canada will not be held liable for incentives provided on ineligible vehicles and that Transport Canada reserves the right to refuse requests for reimbursement that do not meet the Program's terms and conditions. |
iZEV Online Application: request statusSuccessfully submitted requests will have one of the following statuses (please note that the status of your request will change depending on where it is in the request process): Eligibility Assessed The eligibility of the request has been assessed. There are sufficient funds available, and the eligibility assessment request will be valid for 90 days. Pending Verification The eligibility assessment is pending further verification. Submitted The claim has been successfully submitted but has not been processed. Picked Up A Program Officer has been tasked with your claim, it will be reviewed in the next few days. Waiting for Information We need more information in order to make sure that your request is valid. If this happens, you'll receive an email explaining what information we need and how to send it to us. Please make sure to send us information using the method we explain in the email. Most documents can be re-uploaded through your original request in the ZEV online application. In Review We have received the updated documentation that was requested in order to proceed with the incentive request for reimbursement. A Program Officer will be tasked with your request to determine its eligibility for reimbursement. If further information is required, it will be requested via email. Eligibility Validated We have determined that the request is eligible for reimbursement. VIN Verified We have confirmed that the vehicle is registered to the person or business that received the incentive. Approved for Rebate The request has been approved, and you’ll be notified by email. You should be reimbursed in 20 business days. Rebate Sent The dealership has been sent a payment, and you'll be notified by email. This email will include the payment amount, the service request ID and the Vehicle Identification Number. Some banks may take up to 5 business days to deposit the funds into your account. Rejected The request is incomplete or does not meet our Program requirements, so it has been rejected. You will receive an email with the Service Request ID and VIN outlining the details of the rejection. |
For answers to frequently asked questions regarding the iZEV program, please visit the iZEV - Questions and Answers webpage. For further assistance please contact the iZEV Program via email at iZEV-iVZE@tc.gc.ca.