June 18 – Ontario individuals, businesses, and organizations that purchase or lease a new plug-in hybrid electric or battery electric vehicle after July 1, 2010 may be eligible for a rebate between $5,000 and $8,500.
This is an important part of the government's vision to have one out of every 20 vehicles driven in Ontario to be electrically powered by 2020. Other measures to support clean and cost-effective battery electric vehicles include:
- Green licence plates, that would allow drivers to use less-congested High Occupancy Vehicle (carpool) lanes, even if there is only one person in the vehicle.
- Future access to public recharging facilities and parking at GO stations and other Ontario government lots.
Application forms and full criteria for the electric vehicle rebate will be available on July 1, 2010 at Ontario.ca/transportation or 1-866-668-8297. To apply for a green licence plate, visit a local issuing office after July 1, 2010.
Today's announcement is part of the government's climate change plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint, and keep Ontario at the forefront of the clean, green economy.