Questions and answers

For the purposes of the iMHZEV Program, eligible zero emission demonstrator vehicles are considered new vehicles and are eligible for the incentive as long as the odometer reading is less than 10,000 km.

Yes, these vehicles are eligible under the iMHZEV Program.

No, off-road vehicles are not eligible under the iMHZEV program.

Yes, pick-up truck models (in Class 2B and higher) are eligible under the iMHZEV Program. Pick-up trucks in Class 2B and 3 that meet the program’s commercial vehicle criteria can be eligible for incentives of up to $10,000 and $40,000 respectively.

Pick-up truck models that are considered medium-duty passenger vehicles (MDPVs) (vehicles that do not meet the commercial vehicle criteria) are eligible for an incentive of up to $5,000 and are subject to a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) cap of $100,000.

Vehicles in Class 2B and 3 are considered commercial vehicles if the model meets one or more of the following criteria:

1. Has a seating capacity of 9 passengers or more;
2. Has a cargo area (for example, a pick-up truck box or bed) of at least 183 cm (72 in. or 6ft) in interior length; or
3. Is a truck with container attachment capabilities (for example, chassis cab, half truck).

Yes, the incentive can be applied to vehicles leased for 12 months or more, however the incentive amount will be prorated (adjusted) for leases under 48 months. For example, a 48-month lease is eligible for the full incentive, while a vehicle with a 24-month lease will be eligible for half the incentive.

Please see the eligible vehicles page for a full list of incentive amounts by vehicle and lease term.

Table 1: Incentives by vehicle class

* Class 2B and 3 vehicles must meet the Program’s commercial vehicle criteria to be eligible for these above incentives. Class 2B and 3 vehicles that do not meet these criteria will be considered medium-duty passenger vehicles (MDPV) and are eligible for the above identified (MDPV) incentives and are subject to an MSRP cap of $100,000.

For lease terms not listed in the table, use the following formula to find the appropriate incentive level.

(full incentive amount of the eligible MHZEV ÷ 48) x (number of months of the lease)

No, only new MHZEVs are eligible. New vehicles are ones that have not been plated before, except for demonstration vehicles. Demonstrator vehicles can be registered and plated to the dealership/authorized seller for demonstration purposes prior to being registered and plated to the eligible recipient organization.

No. The iMHZEV Program excludes vehicles intended for public transit and school transportation due to coverage under other federal programs provided through Infrastructure Canada. Similar vehicle types, such as shuttle buses, may be eligible if purchased for other means, such as for use by private businesses. Please visit Infrastructure Canada for more information on the Zero Emission Transit Fund.

Vehicles of the transit/shuttle bus type are eligible to receive incentives under the iMHZEV program if they are not intended for public transit use and no other federal funding is being sought for those vehicles.

There are no fees associated with the iMHZEV Program. Dealerships and authorized sellers cannot charge additional fees under the iMHZEV Program. If they charge fees, Transport Canada can remove them from the Program.

All fees and costs, like freight and delivery charges, should be similar to the fees and costs for vehicles sold outside of the Program.

If a dealership wants to charge, or has charged fees for the iMHZEV Program, please email Transport Canada: IMHZEVProgram-ProgrammeIVMLZE@tc.gc.ca.

No, only new vehicles purchased or leased in Canada from a licensed dealer or authorized seller are eligible.

No. There is no minimum purchase or minimum fleet size requirement for the iMHZEV Program.

Both a manufacturer and a chassis dealer can enroll with Transport Canada as authorized sellers, however, only the entity that sells/leases the vehicle to the eligible purchaser/lessee can provide the incentive and be reimbursed by Transport Canada.

Yes, automakers can apply to Transport Canada to have specific makes, models and configurations added to the List of Eligible Vehicles.   Transport Canada will review the application to make sure the vehicle is eligible under the iMHZEV Program before adding it to the list.

No. Individuals are not eligible to receive an incentive under the iMHZEV Program.

No, both cash purchases and financed purchases (as well as leases of at least 12 months) are eligible for the iMHZEV Program incentive.

Yes, medium-duty passenger vehicles (i.e., vehicles under Classes 2B and 3 that do not meet the program’s commercial vehicle criteria) are subject to a Manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) cap of $100,000. Vehicle models that exceed this cap will not be eligible for an incentive under the iMHZEV Program. The MSRP cap does not apply to vehicles included in Class 2B and 3 meeting the commercial criteria as well as vehicles included in classes 4 to 8.

Eligible organizations are listed below and can receive up to 10 incentives or a maximum of $1,000,000 per calendar year (whichever comes first). More specifically:

• Business limits are applied at an organization level, rather than by department or division;
• Indigenous communities and not-for-profit organizations, including charities can participate in the i MHZEV Program as long as they are registered; and
• Limits for provincial, territorial and municipal governments with fleets are applied by level of government, rather than by organization. This means that each provincial, territorial or municipal fleet can use no more than 10 incentives or a maximum of $1,000,000 per calendar year (whichever comes first).

Unused incentives cannot be carried into future calendar years.

By referring to the list of eligible vehicles, you will see the maximum eligible incentive amount per vehicle.

The federal incentive can be combined with any provincial/territorial incentive offered up to 75% of the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of the vehicle.

By referring to Transport Canada's list of eligible vehicles, you will see a list of all eligible MHZEVs and their respective eligibility dates (the date in which they became eligible for an incentive).

In order for a vehicle to be eligible for an iMHZEV incentive , the entire vehicle description must appear on the list of eligible vehicles including the year, make, model and configuration of the vehicle. Only vehicles purchased/leased and delivered on or after the vehicles respective eligibility date are eligible for the incentive.

If a dealership/authorized seller wants to charge, or has charged fees for the iMHZEV Program, please email Transport Canada: IMHZEVProgram-ProgrammeIVMLZE@tc.gc.ca.

The dealership/authorized seller must submit and obtain an eligibility assessment on the recipient organization’s behalf before the delivery of the vehicle and providing an incentive. You will need to sign an Organization Consent Form for this step. Once the eligibility is confirmed (valid for 90 days), the incentive will be applied directly on the sale/lease agreement at the point-of-sale, after taxes and fees are applied to the vehicle. This allows organizations to benefit immediately from the incentive when buying or leasing an eligible vehicle.

Purchasing/leasing organizations cannot apply for the incentive on their own. Only dealerships/authorized sellers can submit incentive requests for reimbursement for an incentive provided at the point-of-sale.

If you’re having problems connecting to your account and would like step-by-step instructions on how to address this, please email IMHZEVProgram-ProgrammeIVMLZE@tc.gc.ca.

If you didn’t receive the full incentive on an eligible vehicle purchased or leased , please contact the dealership/authorized seller to receive the remaining eligible amount. Please email IMHZEVProgram-ProgrammeIVMLZE@tc.gc.ca if you require additional clarification.

The dealership/authorized seller must provide the incentive at the-point-of-sale up to the maximum eligible amount as listed on the list of eligible vehicles, or as calculated using the following formula for a lease of less than 48 months:

(full incentive amount of the eligible MHZEV ÷ 48) x (number of months of the lease)

If the purchasing/leasing organization didn’t receive the incentive on an eligible vehicle purchased or leased on or after the date listed on the eligibility vehicle list, they must contact the dealership/authorized seller so the incentive can be provided.

The dealership/authorized seller must provide the incentive after taxes and fees have been applied to the purchase or lease.  If the purchase or lease agreement has already been signed, they may provide the incentive via cheque or a similar mechanism. The purchasing/leasing organization will need to complete and sign the Organization Consent Form and the Incentive Received Form.

Only a dealership/authorized seller can submit incentive requests for reimbursement. Purchasing/leasing organizations cannot apply directly for reimbursement.

Funding is given on a first-come, first-served basis for eligible vehicles purchased or leased as of the vehicle’s eligibility date listed on Transport Canada’s website until March 31^st, 2026. However, the Program may end sooner if the available funding is fully exhausted prior to this date.

In instances of vehicle write-offs, manufacturer buybacks, and other cases where Transport Canada deems it reasonable, another incentive in the same calendar year may be considered. Please contact Transport Canada in these situations for more information and guidance on how to proceed by emailing IMHZEVProgram-ProgrammeIVMLZE@tc.gc.ca.

Only dealerships and authorized sellers can submit incentive requests for reimbursement. Purchasing/leasing organizations must receive the incentive directly from the dealership/authorized seller at the point-of-sale, after taxes and fees are applied to the vehicle.

Purchasing/leasing organizations cannot apply for the incentive on their own.

If you have any questions for the iMHZEV Program, please contact us by email at IMHZEVProgram-ProgrammeIVMLZE@tc.gc.ca or our toll-free number at 1-800-O-Canada for general inquiries.