TOYOTA Tops Canada's ZEV Incentive Program in June; Chevrolet Bolt Leads All Models

TOYOTA continues to lead all automakers in Canada's Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP). According to the latest June data released by Transport Canada, the Japanese automaker secured 2,805 ZEV incentive claims — significantly ahead of Chevrolet (1,838 claims) and Kia (1,321 claims) — maintaining its top position among brands.

Notably, while TOYOTA claimed the highest total number of incentives, the single-model crown went to the Chevrolet Bolt: General Motors logged 1,152 claims for this model in June — surpassing TOYOTA's bZ series (871 claims) and Prius (788 claims). Tesla Model Y re-entered the top tier with 576 claims, accounting for over half its total EVAP claims since the program's relaunch in February 2026; however, its current performance remains markedly slower than under the previous, discontinued ZEV incentive scheme.

The 2026 EVAP offers tiered incentives for eligible zero-emission vehicles: up to C$5,000 for battery electric vehicles and up to C$2,500 for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Eligible vehicles must have a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of C$50,000 or less, excluding freight charges.

Since EVAP's relaunch in February 2026, Canada has disbursed a cumulative C$190.7 million in incentives. In June, national ZEV incentive claims slightly exceeded 10,000 — essentially flat versus May. By region, Quebec led again with 5,041 claims, representing nearly 50% of the national total; Ontario and British Columbia followed with 2,248 and 1,754 claims respectively — a stable ranking.