2024 Updates
Initially published in late 2021, the 2030 EV Action Plan was updated in August 2023 to adapt it to the evolving landscape. EMC is delighted to share the federal policy gains that have been made since its inception:
- National ZE MHDV sales targets announced: 35% by 2030 and 100% by 2040 (March 2022)
- ZE MHDV purchase incentive and awareness programs launched (July 2022)
- CIB funding for public charging infrastructure (September 2022)
- iZEV purchase incentive program extensions (2022 and 2024)
- Creation of the Canadian ZEV Council in early 2023, EMC appointed member and co-leader of two working groups (March 2023)
- Creation of a Pan-Canadian Grid Council (May 2023)
- Canadian EV Availability Standard (adopted December 2023)
- Multiple investments and tax credits in manufacturing. For example, the Volkswagen 90 GWh battery cell factory and the 45 GWh Stellantis battery cell factory
EMC is grateful to the members of its Government Relations Committee for their valuable input and support of this initiative. Their contributions are vital in moving the needle and bringing Canada several steps closer to fully transitioning to electric mobility.
In the coming months, we will be discussing the programs and policies required to support the deployment of reliable public charging services in all regions and the electrification of medium- and heavy-duty and off-road vehicles, among other priorities.
How do we get there?
The 2030 EV Action Plan is an industry-led project of Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) and is intended to ensure Canada succeeds in the transition to electric mobility.
Initially published in late 2021, the 2030 EV Action Plan was updated in August 2023 to adapt it to the evolving context.
The plan consists of six key pillars:
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1 Light-Duty EV Consumer Adoption
Policy solutions that overcome barriers to consumer EV adoption focus on affordability and value, education and awareness, as well as new polluter-pay funding mechanisms to support their implementation.
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2 Medium, Heavy-Duty and Off-Road Fleet Electrification
Solutions to overcome and address the barriers in the fleet and non-passenger segment, including for affordability, the transition of electric public transit, school bus and truck fleets, off-road electric vehicles, and actions that government can take at regarding federally regulated facilities.
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3 National EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan
Transitioning to electric mobility requires a new way of thinking about the fueling infrastructure of the future: electric vehicle charging. We propose solutions to overcome the challenges of charging in multi-unit buildings, in remote areas, highway-side, and on public lands.
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4 Electric Vehicle Strategy and EV Regulation
Achieving EV adoption will require coordination and strategy – including a focus on overcoming the challenges of vehicle availability and supply. We also need to ensure no Canadians are left behind, whether they live in rural, remote, or Indigenous communities.
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5 Domestic EV Jobs and Manufacturing Capacity
A Canadian EV Economic Development and Investment Attraction Strategy, focused R&D efforts, and action to protect Canadian industry and workers from foreign buy-domestic rules will help ensure a prosperous transition to an electric mobility economy in Canada.
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6 Federal Leadership
Government can lead by example and make use of its own facilities, convening ability and internal process to help accelerate the transition to electric mobility.
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Organizations from across the EV industry and beyond have already signaled their support of the 2030 EV Action Plan.
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