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B.C. pausing of EV rebates counterproductive to ZEV mandate, says GAC

Canadian Auto Dealer

The Global Automakers of Canada released a statement this week highlighting its concern over British Columbias decision to end its Go Electric passenger vehicle rebate program. Residents who meet certain income requirements and have a valid provincial drivers licence can apply online to get pre-approved for the rebate by 6 p.m.

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Lucid Gravity SUV Costs 30% More To Lease Than Air Sedan Despite Being Cheaper

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Rebate offers are twice as big on the sedan, bringing the lease cost below the SUV’s. The difference is down to the amount of rebates Lucid offers for the Air: they’re almost twice as big as the ones for the Gravity and include a $5,000 Air Credit, $1,000 On-Site Vehicle Bonus, and a $2,000 Conquest Offer, Cars Direct explains.

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Another state kills EV rebates

CarExpert

Queensland motorists looking to buy an electric vehicle (EV) will no longer be able to access the state’s generous $6000 rebate, due to be killed off at midnight tonight. However, it also said over 46,000 new EVs have been purchased across the same period, suggesting a vast majority were purchased without the rebate. Browse now.

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Western Australia pours more money into EV rebates

CarExpert

million in the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) rebate as part of the 2024-25 State Budget. The scheme sees buyers receive a $3500 rebate after purchasing an eligible EV and applying to the Department of Transport. ” Very few jurisdictions still offer EV rebates in Australia. .

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B.C. dealers upset about decision to change EV rebate program

Canadian Auto Dealer

government is changing its electric vehicle rebate program has the province’s automotive dealers and its association disappointed and confused. Qualey said his association was informed earlier this week that the CleanBC program dealing with EV rebates was being modified. The sudden news that the B.C. Blair Qualey, President of the B.C.

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Musk’s DOGE Purges NHTSA Experts On Self-Driving Risks, Guess Who Benefits?

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Read: Tesla Threatens Lawsuit After Canada Freezes $30M EV Rebates Over Shady Sales Claims Speaking with The Financial Times , insiders revealed that approximately 30 people were fired from the NHTSA in February. It’s believed that those working in the NHTSA’s vehicle automation safety team were “disproportionately affected.”

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Quebec dealers offer thoughts on provincial decision to end EV rebates

Canadian Auto Dealer

The decision by the Québec government to end electric vehicle rebates for consumers could have an impact on sales, though two provincial dealers contacted by Canadian auto dealer have conflicting opinions about just how much. Used vehicles have a rebate of up to $3,500. In Ontario, back then, there was no federal rebate.

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