Yes, if they are registered in Nova Scotia or have a business affiliate here. Rebates are available to organizations as well as individual consumers. Municipalities, non-profits, businesses, and First Nations can receive rebates with no limits on the number available per calendar year .

Yes, municipal governments and First Nations are eligible for rebates.

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.

Yes, rebates are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis for approved applicants of eligible purchases and will remain available until the program budget is exhausted or the program is terminated. We require applications to be received within 30 days of purchase. Applications received after 30 days of purchase will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

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

EV 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 apply to be reimbursed for rebates.

If you have already completed the registration form, you can submit a claim or reimbursement to our online claim form. Please refer to program guidelines for more details on the claim submission process. Rebate applications must be received within 30 days of the date of sale. Rebates are provided on a first come first serve basis for approved applicants.

You can still apply by using our application form. Please understand that by applying in this manner you should expect an additional week of processing time once we have recieved your application. Rebates are provided on a first come first serve basis and we consider the date of application to be the date we receive your application in the mail. Applications must be recevied within 30 days of purchase to be eligible. We are not responsible for delays due to mailing. 

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.

Individuals can only get one new vehicle rebate in a calendar year. Municipalities, non-profits, businesses, and First Nations can receive rebates with no limits on the number available per calendar year.

A hybrid vehicle is exclusively powered by gas. While a “hybrid” vehicle might get you great gas mileage it is not considered to be an electric vehicle. Plug-In Hybrid electric vehicles are a mixed fuel vehicle, they have an estimated electric range, but do not rely solely on electric power – they have a fuel tank as well.

As of April 25 2022, the federal iZEV program created a new definition of a short-range and long-range PHEV. Ranges of PHEVs is now based on electric range in kilometres (km). PHEVs with an electric range of 50 km or more are considered “long-range”, PHEVs under 50km are considered “short-range”.

Specifically, the rebate will apply to:

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.

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

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 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. Failure to refund the rebate to the program administrators may result in inability to receive Electrify rebates on future purchases.

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. The vehicle can not have been registered previously by anyone other than the dealership to qualify.

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

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

An electric bicycle (e-bike) is a bicycle with an integrated electric motor that can be used to assist propulsion. E-bikes must have functioning pedals and can be operated solely on human power or with varying degrees of assistance from the electric motor.

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), these can be made in person or online and are inclusive of both independent retailers and big box stores. An e-bike purchased from a store or online store without a physical storefront in nova scotia will not qualify. E-bikes ordered from third-party, online retailers or marketplaces such as Amazon, Alibaba.com, Best Buy Marketplace, Walmart Marketplace, etc. or individual private sellers are not eligible for a rebate.

Yes. Purchases made both in store at Nova Scotia based Costco warehouse and online from Costco.ca are eligible. Online purchases must include the shipping address on the receipt. If the e-bike was purchased at a Costco warehouse the receipt must show the address being in Nova Scotia. 

Yes, both e-bikes and electric tricycles (AKA, e-trikes) are eligible for rebates, they must meet the same guidelines as e-bikes:

• 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 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 have pedals; it 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).

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.

No, the e-bike must be paid in full to receive the rebate.

The Electrify Rebate Program limits purchases to local retailers to ensure access to qualified professionals to service the e-bikes purchased and limit potential safety risks. Including online retailers poses challenges in terms of safety, quality, and assembly standards. While acknowledging some communities lack local retailers, the program notes the growth of independent shops in many regions since its launch in February 2021. Additionally, online ordering is available for many larger retailers in the province, and these purchases are eligible for the Rebate Program if the retailer has a storefront in Nova Scotia and the purchase meets all other program requirements. A list of local retailers can be found here: https://evassist.ca/dealers/.