The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, today announced that applications are now available for rebates under the new Electric Vehicle Rebate Program.
In Budget 2021, the Provincial Government announced $500,000 in funding to provide a $2,500 rebate to people who purchase a new or used battery electric vehicle. The program will be administered by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro.
Eligible applicants must be a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador, a business, non-profit organization, or municipality in the province that is connected to the island interconnected grid or the Labrador interconnected electrical grid.
Full program criteria and applications are available from Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro. The program is retroactive to Budget Day, May 31, 2021 and processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
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“We all share a goal of a cleaner, healthier environment. The new Electric Vehicle Rebate Program provides a $2,500 rebate toward the purchase of an electric vehicle to make them more accessible while helping to combat the impacts of climate change. I encourage everyone to consider an electric vehicle as your next purchase and help build on our shared efforts to protect our environment.”
Honourable Bernard Davis
Minister of Environment and Climate Change
“The $2,500 electric vehicle rebate program – announced in Budget 2021 and launched today – builds on our efforts to make electric vehicles more accessible in Newfoundland and Labrador. Together, we are achieving all that we hope for a strong, smart, self-sufficient, sustainable Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Honourable Siobhan Coady
Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board
“As the people’s Crown utility, NL Hydro is committed to providing safe, reliable electricity that customers can count on while also harnessing new opportunities. We’re excited to be working with government to deliver this important program, one which will help make EV ownership a reality for more people in the province and support a greener future for Newfoundland and Labrador using clean, renewable energy produced here at home.”
Jennifer Williams
President, NL Hydro
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