Electric Vehicle Rebates

As of October 1, 2024, only zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) made in Canada or in countries with which Canada has a free-trade agreement, are eligible under the Plug-In NB Rebate Program. For ZEVs manufactured in a country with which Canada doesn’t have a free trade agreement, they may be eligible if they already are in Canada or are in transit to Canada before October 1, 2024.

For the purposes of eligibility, “in transit" shall be defined as goods destined for Canada that are under the custody and control of a carrier.

If you are looking to lease or purchase a new zero-emission vehicle and would like to know whether it is eligible for a a rebate with the Plug-In NB Program, please consult the list of eligible vehicles here. You can search items on the list using the search function, including by fuel type.

Rebates for battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles

Get up to $10,000 in rebates

You could qualify for rebates through both Plug-In NB (provincial) and the iZEV Program (federal). You can get up to $10,000 when these are combined!

New and used battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are eligible for rebates.

Dozens of electric vehicles qualify for rebates, including SUVs and vans.

Government rebates are available directly through authorized EV dealerships when you buy your EV. Ask your dealer for details
Provincial rebates are available to New Brunswickers who buy or lease a qualifying new vehicle, or buy a used electric vehicle, at a licensed dealership in New Brunswick. Those who buy an eligible vehicle can also receive a rebate on the purchase and installation of a home charging station.

For more information, please see our Program Guidelines.

Rebates for EV home charging stations

Residents or organizations that receive a vehicle rebate through the Plug-In NB Rebate Program are eligible to claim 50% of the cost before taxes and fees to purchase and install one new level 2 EV charger, up to a maximum of $750.

For more information, please see our Program Guidelines.

IMPORTANT : Please consult the list of eligible chargers BEFORE purchasing a charger. Rebates are provided for “Smart” or networked models and not “Classic” models. Only models that have the following specifications are eligible.

Be a new purchase
Be a level 2 (208-240V) home charging station
Be approved by an accredited Canadian certification body (cUL, ULC, cETL, CSA, CQPS)
Have network connectivity using open source protocol
Installed by a licensed electrician (NB Power reserves the right to ask for a copy of the electrical permit)