The Canadian federal government has introduced new regulations for electric vehicles (EVs) to support the goal of zero-emission vehicles nationwide by 2035. Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault outlined the standards, requiring 20% of cars, SUVs, crossovers, and light-duty pickups sold by carmakers to be zero-emission by 2026, escalating to 60% by 2030. Emergency vehicles like firetrucks and ambulances are exempt. Carmakers will earn or lose credits based on meeting or failing sales targets, valued at $20,000 for vehicles with an 80-kilometer all-electric range. The credit system aims to encourage the development of charging stations, including in multi-unit buildings and along highways. The government plans to update building codes for charging infrastructure. While around 80% of EV drivers charge at home, the strategy seeks to make EVs more affordable for lower-income Canadians through regulations and incentives. However, critics, including Tim Reuss from the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association, expressed concerns about the lack of concrete details, particularly for individuals facing challenges with home charging in multi-family or street-parking settings.
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