Yes, as long as they are registered in Nova Scotia or have a business affiliate here. There is a limit of 10 new vehicle, 10 used vehicle and 10 new e-bike rebates per calendar year.

Yes, municipal governments and First Nations are eligible for rebates. There is a limit of 10 new vehicle, 10 used vehicle, and 10 e-bike rebates per calendar year.

Starting February 24, 2021, Nova Scotian residents and eligible organizations who purchase or lease an eligible vehicle or e-bike are entitled to receive rebates.

Initially, the rebates will not be available at point-of-sale (i.e., applied at time of purchase). 

Starting April 1, 2021, vehicle dealerships and e-bike retailers will have the option of offering rebates at point-of-sale, at their discretion. Consumers who purchase eligible EVs or e-bikes where the instant rebate option is not offered will be able to claim their rebate by submitting an application.

Starting July 2, 2021, EV dealerships will apply instant rebates at the  time of sale or lease. Your dealership will be responsible for completing all required documentation.

The rebates will remain available until the budget allocated for this program is completely exhausted or until such time as the Government of Nova Scotia decides to terminate it, with or without notice.

Yes, it is.

No. The rebate program took effect on February 24, 2021. Only purchases or leases of eligible BEVs and PHEVs, and e-bikes on or after this date will qualify for rebates.

If the final bill of sale for the vehicle or e-bike is dated on or after February 24, 2021, the purchase is eligible regardless of when a deposit was made. For questions related to your bill of sale, please speak with your dealer.

As of February 24, 2021, eligible BEV and PHEV purchases or leases will qualify for a rebate, as will the purchase of eligible e-bikes. Between February 24th and March 31st, the rebates will not be available at point-of-sale.

Starting April 1, 2021, EV dealerships and e-bike retailers may choose to offer rebates at point-of-sale, at their discretion. Where dealerships and retailers offer the instant rebate option, they will be responsible for completing all required documentation.

If you purchased an eligible EV or e-bike between February 24th and March 31, or if you purchased after April 1st from a dealership or retailer that doesn’t offer the instant rebate option, you can receive your rebate by completing an application and submitting the supporting documents detailed in the application instructions. We will review the application to confirm eligibility and issue you a cheque for your rebate. Assuming the application is complete and the purchase was eligible, we will post a cheque to you within 30 days of receiving your application.

No, only vehicles purchased or leased within Nova Scotia from a licensed dealer are eligible.

Eligible electric vehicles that are ordered online, such as Tesla models, qualify for the rebate so long as the vehicle is sold to a Nova Scotian resident, municipality, First Nation, or provincially registered business or non-profit.

No, only e-bikes purchased from retailers with a physical storefront located in Nova Scotia are eligible for a rebate (this includes both independent retailers as well as local outlets of chain stores). E-bikes ordered from third-party online retailers such as Amazon and Alibaba, directly from e-bike makers, or from individual private sellers, are not eligible for a rebate.

As of April 1, 2021, dealerships and retailers can register online to receive rebates through our direct deposit system. To register online, click here.

Once you complete your online registration you will receive instructions detailing how to submit an application to be reimbursed for rebates.

If you have already completed the registration form, you can submit a claim or reimbursement to our claims portal. Please refer to program guidelines for more details on the claim submission and tracking process.

Generally speaking, plug-in hybrid vehicles with a battery capacity of at least 15 kWh can accommodate a trip of 50 kilometres or more on a single charge. For the purpose of the Electrify Rebate program, these kinds of vehicles are defined as long-range, and sales or leases of new long-range PHEVs qualify for the maximum rebate of $3,000.

Conversely, vehicles with lower battery capacity are defined as short range, and are eligible for a $2,000 rebate for qualifying models.

The rebate for new electric vehicles will apply to the same makes and models as in the Government of Canada iZEV program.

Specifically, the rebate will apply to:

1. vehicles with six (6) seats or fewer, where the base model (trim) Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is less than $45,000
   • higher priced versions (trims) of these vehicles, up to a maximum MSRP of $55,000, will also be eligible for a rebate; and
2. vehicles with seven (7) seats or greater, where the base model MSRP is less than $55,000
   • higher priced versions (trims) of these vehicles, up to a maximum MSRP of $60,000, will also be eligible for a rebate.

Please see the list of eligible vehicles available from the iZEV program.

In all cases, to be eligible for a new electric vehicle rebate, all vehicles must also:

1. meet all federal and provincial motor vehicle safety standards;
2. be intended for use on public streets, roads, and highways; and
3. have at least four functioning wheels and be highway capable (e.g., not a low-speed vehicle).

Note that hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and electric motorcycles, scooters and off-road vehicles are not eligible for rebates. 

Important: Transport Canada adjusts this list from time to time and reserves the right to take models off the list at any time. Any changes to the list from Transport Canada will be effective in Nova Scotia immediately upon publication of the changes by Transport Canada.

There are two levels of rebate for new electric vehicles:

• $3,000 for BEVs and long-range PHEVs with six (6) seats or fewer, where the base model MSRP is less than $45,000, or BEVs and long-range PHEVs with seven (7) seats or greater, where the base model MSRP is less than $55,000, up to a max of $60,000 for higher-priced trims.

• $2,000 for short-range PHEVs with six (6) seats or fewer, where the base model MSRP is less than $45,000, or short-range PHEVs with seven (7) seats or greater, where the base model MSRP is less than $55,000, up to a max of $60,000 for higher-priced trims.

A vehicle trim level is a pre-determined package of different equipment and finishes offered for a particular vehicle model (e.g., base, sport, touring, etc.). A vehicle model can have multiple trim levels. Different trim levels will typically have a different MSRP.

Yes, the rebate can be applied to eligible vehicles leased for a minimum of one year but will be prorated based on the length of the lease. For example, a 48-month lease is eligible for the full rebate amount for the eligible vehicle in question and a 24-month lease will be eligible for half of the rebate for that vehicle.

Important: The Government of Nova Scotia is mandating that lessors retain their vehicle for a minimum of 12 months, or they will have to repay a prorated portion of the rebate.

Yes, the minimum ownership or lease period to required to retain the full rebate is 12 months.  Purchasers or lessees who sell or end their vehicle lease before that time will be required to refund a prorated portion of the rebate.

Yes, eligible BEVs and PHEVs that are demonstrators are considered new vehicles and are eligible for the rebate as long as the odometer reading is less than 10,000 km.

Rebates of $3,000 are offered on new eligible BEVs and long-range PHEVs.

The Electrify new electric vehicle rebate will be applied to eligible new vehicles in addition to any federal rebates offered under the iZEV program. So, an eligible new BEV or long-range PHEVs can receive $3,000 from the Province of Nova Scotia in addition to $5,000 from the iZEV program, for a total of $8,000.

Yes, there are different limits for different types of consumers.

Individuals can only get one new vehicle rebate in a calendar year.

Businesses, municipal governments, First Nations, and non-profits can get up to 10 new vehicle rebates in a calendar year.

Yes, individuals can get one new vehicle rebate and one used vehicle rebate per calendar year.

Businesses, municipal governments, First Nations, and non-profits can get up to 10 new vehicle rebates and 10 used vehicle rebates per calendar year.

No; only rebates are available.

No. Only purchases of used vehicles are eligible for a rebate.

No, only used vehicles purchased from a licensed dealer within Nova Scotia are eligible for a rebate.

No, only used vehicles purchased from a licensed dealer are eligible.

There are two levels of rebate for used electric vehicles:

1. $2,000 for BEVs that retail for between $10,000 and $55,000, regardless of the original MSRP; and
2. $1,000 for PHEVs that retail for between $10,000 and $40,000, regardless of the original MSRP.

Note that the Government of Nova Scotia also does not distinguish between “long-range” and “short-range” PHEVs as in the federal iZEV program. All eligible used PHEVs, regardless of original battery capacity, qualify for a $1,000 rebate.

Used vehicles from outside of Nova Scotia that have previously had other rebates applied (i.e., from Quebec, British Columbia, Ontario, or the United States) are still eligible for the Nova Scotia used electric vehicle rebate.

However, a used electric vehicle that has already had the Nova Scotia used rebate applied will not be eligible for a second (i.e., one used rebate per Vehicle Identification Number).

Yes, individuals can get one new vehicle rebate and one used vehicle rebate per calendar year.

Businesses, municipal governments, First Nations, and non-profits can get up to 10 new vehicle rebates and 10 used vehicle rebates per calendar year.

The e-bike rebate will apply to any year, make or model of e-bike, so long as it meets the following criteria:

• the e-bike retails for at least $1,200, inclusive of sales and discounts, but exclusive of taxes and delivery fees;
• the electric motor must be 500 watts or less and be capable of propelling the cycle no faster than 32 km/h on level ground without pedaling;
• the e-bike must be equipped with a mechanism that either: (a) allows the driver to turn the motor on and off, or (b) prevents the motor from turning on or engaging before the e-bike attains a speed of 3 km/h;
• the motor must disengage when the operator: (a) stops pedaling, or (b) releases the accelerator or (c) applies a brake;
• the motor cannot be gas- or diesel-powered;
• the e-bike must be capable of being propelled by muscular power using the pedals, but it is not necessary to always be pedaling; and
• The vehicle must meet any other conditions in the Motor Vehicle Act and regulations (R.S., c. 293, s. 1).

The e-bike must be purchased new from a retailer with a physical storefront in Nova Scotia (this includes both independent retailers as well as local outlets of chain stores).

E-bikes ordered from third-party, online retailers such as Amazon and Alibaba.com and individual private sellers are not eligible for a rebate.

No, only e-bikes are eligible.

No, e-bikes are distinct from electric scooters, mopeds, and motorcycles because they have pedals and can be operated solely under human power. Electric scooters, mopeds, motorcycles, and off-road vehicles are not eligible for the e-bike rebate.

Yes, both e-bikes and electric tricycles (AKA, e-trikes) are eligible for rebates. 

In addition, adaptive e-cycles with other configurations (e.g., more than 3 wheels) may also be eligible for rebates. Please contact the Program Administrator for assistance in vetting eligibility. For ease of reference, where e-bikes are referred to, the term includes e-trikes and other eligible configurations as well.

Electric unicycles are not eligible.

No. Only purchased e-bikes are eligible.

No, only e-bikes purchased from retailers with a physical storefront located in Nova Scotia are eligible for a rebate (this includes both independent retailers as well as local outlets of chain stores). E-bikes ordered from third-party online retailers such as Amazon and Alibaba, directly from e-bike makers, or from individual private sellers, are not eligible for a rebate.

Yes, rebates are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis and will remain available until the program budget is exhausted or the program is terminated.