Are you shopping for a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) or Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHEV) combined with an electric vehicle home charging station?

You could qualify for rebates available through Plug-In NB (the New Brunswick Electric Vehicle rebate Program) and the iZEV Program from the Government of Canada.

Program Guidelines

Rebate Amounts for Vehicle Purchase

Rebate Amounts for Vehicle Lease

Where to get your rebate​

Rebates are available for eligible BEVs and PHEVs purchased or leased on or after July 8, 2021.

Rebates are available at the point of sale from participating automotive dealers. If the dealer does not offer point of sale rebates, visit the Access your rebate page to begin the rebate application process. Applications must be submitted within 30 days of purchase to qualify and will be provided on a first come-first serve basis.

Access your Rebate

Eligible New Vehicles

The rebate for new EVs will apply to the same makes and models as in the Government of Canada iZEV program.

Specifically, the rebate will apply to:

1. Passenger vehicles, where the base model trim MSRP is less than $55,000.
   • Higher priced trims of these vehicles, up to a maximum MSRP of $65,000 will also be eligible for a rebate; and
2. Trucks, vans, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and station wagons vehicles where the base model trim is less than $60,000.
   • Higher priced trims of these vehicles, up to maximum MSRP of $70,000 will also be eligible for a rebate.

Please see the list of eligible vehicles available from the iZEV program.

In all cases, to be eligible for a new EV rebate, all vehicles must also:

• meet all federal and provincial motor vehicle safety standards;
• be intended for use on public streets, roads, and highways; and
• have at least four functioning wheels and be highway capable (e.g., not a low-speed vehicle).

Note that electric motorcycles, scooters and off-road vehicles are not eligible for rebate.

Eligible Used Vehicles

The used EV rebate will apply to any year, make or model of BEV or PHEV that meets the following criteria:

• must be purchased from a dealer licensed in New Brunswick (not a private sale);
• must not have had the New Brunswick used EV rebate previously applied, therefore only one used EV rebate is available per vehicle identification number (VIN);
• licensed dealerships will be required to share the VIN with the Program Administrator to allow for verification of whether the EV has previously had the used EV rebate ;
• the retail price for a used BEV must be between $10,000 and $60,000, regardless of what its original MSRP was;
• the retail price for a used long-range or short-range PHEV must be between $10,000 and $50,000, regardless of what its original MSRP was;
• BEVs have been inspected to evaluate the residual capacity of their batteries with respect to their initial capacity and this information must be disclosed to customers in writing on the bills of sale prior to sales being finalized;
• the EV meets all federal and provincial motor vehicle safety standards;
• the EV is intended for use on public streets, roads, and highways;
• the EV has at least four functioning wheels and is highway capable (e.g., not a low-speed vehicle).

Home Charger Rebate

Residents or organizations who 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. 

To be considered for this program and be on the list of eligible charging stations, the station must:

• 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

The number of charging station incentives are limited to the number of EV incentives received by a resident or organization in a 12-month period.

The EV VIN is required to claim the incentive. The name on the invoice must match the name on the EV registration(s) and must be from a Canadian supplier.

List of eligible Chargers

How to access your rebate

Visit the Access your rebate page to begin the rebate application process. Applications must be submitted within 30 days of purchase to qualify and will be provided on a first come-first serve basis.

Access your Rebate

The Plug-In NB Rebate Program does not endorse any particular manufacturer or brand. We recommend individuals do their own research to ensure the charger meets their needs. This list is not exhaustive. If you do not see a particular charger on this list and it meets the above criteria, please contact us for a review.

Information for Dealers

Ready to start offering a Point of Sale EV rebate at your dealership? Start the registration process on the Information for Dealers page.

Information for dealers

For more information, please see our Program Guidelines.