Joanna Kyriazis, Director of Public Affairs at Clean Energy Canada, commended the Canadian federal government's finalization of the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, emphasizing the increasing preference for electric vehicles (EVs) among Canadians. The standard mandates automakers to progressively offer a higher percentage of EVs for sale, ultimately aiming for 100% by 2035. Kyriazis highlighted the financial benefits of going electric, citing potential savings of $30,000 to $50,000 over a ten-year ownership period, even factoring in the purchase cost. The regulations align with successful policies in British Columbia and Quebec, leading in EV sales in Canada, as well as 17 U.S. states, demonstrating the efficacy of such standards.
The statement emphasized that making EVs more accessible is crucial for reducing transportation emissions, which account for a quarter of Canada's carbon pollution. EVs are deemed essential for combating climate change and safeguarding public health. The regulations are seen as leveling the playing field, ensuring that as Canada's EV manufacturing capabilities grow, domestically produced cars remain available to Canadians, rather than being predominantly exported to regions with existing EV regulations. The timely implementation of these regulations was lauded as a positive step, with EVs considered a triple-win for health, climate, and financial savings.
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