Jump to:<\/h4>- Reasons to buy an electric car<\/a><\/li>
- Types of electric cars<\/a><\/li>
- How long it takes to charge an EV<\/a><\/li>
- Which electric cars to buy<\/a><\/li>
- Rebates for electric cars<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
- How to finance an EV<\/a><\/li>
- Steps to buy an EV<\/a><\/li>
- Second-hand electric cars<\/a><\/li>
- Cost to drive an electric car<\/a><\/li>
- Reasons not to buy an electric car<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Reasons to buy an electric car<\/h3>
If the federal government\u2019s proposed regulations are adopted, it\u2019s only a matter of time until any new car purchased in Canada will need to be electric. But there are plenty of other good reasons why you should consider buying an EV today:<\/p>
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<\/div>Better for the environment<\/strong><\/h4>According to the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), switching to an electric car can lower your personal vehicle greenhouse gas emissions by over 60%. So if you\u2019re keen to do the right thing by the planet, it makes sense to go electric.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div>Cheaper running costs<\/strong><\/h4>Switching to an EV can also benefit your hip pocket. Electric vehicles are cheaper to run than gas-powered vehicles, with much lower refuelling and maintenance costs. A Clean Energy Canada report<\/a> found that the electric Hyundai Kona was $10,500 cheaper to own than the gas-powered version of the Kona.<\/p><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/CarSunIcon3_Canva_300x300.png\" "\\"Image:")
<\/div>Quiet driving experience<\/strong><\/h4>Traditional petrol and diesel engines are noisy and smelly, but electric motors are smooth and quiet, which could help make your morning commute a whole lot less stressful.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div>Improved handling<\/strong><\/h4>EVs offer fast acceleration and, with the battery located underneath the vehicle, enjoy a lower centre of gravity for better handling.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div>Increased range<\/strong><\/h4>There\u2019s a common and outdated misconception that electric cars can\u2019t hold enough charge to get you very far at all. In reality, many modern EVs offer a range of 400km or more on a single charge, making \u201crange anxiety\u201d a thing of the past.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div>Government incentives<\/strong><\/h4>The Canadian government offers rebates for the purchase of zero-emission vehicles under the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program. Depending on where you live, you may get a rebate from your provincial government when you buy an electric car in Canada \u2013 more on that a little further down the article.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Types of electric cars<\/h3>
If you\u2019re thinking about buying an electric car, some of the technical jargon and acronyms can get a little confusing. To help make it a little easier, let\u2019s take a look at the different types of EVs in Canada.<\/p>
- Battery electric vehicles<\/a><\/li>
- Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles<\/a><\/li>
- Hybrid electric vehicles<\/a><\/li>
- Fuel-cell electric vehicles<\/a><\/li><\/ul>
1. Battery electric vehicle (BEV)<\/h3>Features<\/h4>- Powered by electric motors and on-board batteries \u2013 doesn\u2019t rely on gas at all.<\/li>
- Doesn\u2019t produce any carbon dioxide or other emissions.<\/li>
- Typically expensive because the engine and battery pack are quite large and expensive (though prices have been falling in recent years).<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
- Uses regenerative braking, which slows the car down and recharges the car\u2019s batteries.<\/li>
- Used to be best for city drivers or those with short commutes, but new models offer increased range.<\/li>
- Modern BEVs offer a driving range of more than 400km.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
Top-selling electric vehicles in Canada<\/h4>
- Reasons to buy an electric car<\/a><\/li>
- Types of electric cars<\/a><\/li>
- How long it takes to charge an EV<\/a><\/li>
- Which electric cars to buy<\/a><\/li>
- Rebates for electric cars<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
- How to finance an EV<\/a><\/li>
- Steps to buy an EV<\/a><\/li>
- Second-hand electric cars<\/a><\/li>
- Cost to drive an electric car<\/a><\/li>
- Reasons not to buy an electric car<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Reasons to buy an electric car<\/h3>
If the federal government\u2019s proposed regulations are adopted, it\u2019s only a matter of time until any new car purchased in Canada will need to be electric. But there are plenty of other good reasons why you should consider buying an EV today:<\/p>
<\/div>Better for the environment<\/strong><\/h4>
According to the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), switching to an electric car can lower your personal vehicle greenhouse gas emissions by over 60%. So if you\u2019re keen to do the right thing by the planet, it makes sense to go electric.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>Cheaper running costs<\/strong><\/h4>
Switching to an EV can also benefit your hip pocket. Electric vehicles are cheaper to run than gas-powered vehicles, with much lower refuelling and maintenance costs. A Clean Energy Canada report<\/a> found that the electric Hyundai Kona was $10,500 cheaper to own than the gas-powered version of the Kona.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>Quiet driving experience<\/strong><\/h4>
Traditional petrol and diesel engines are noisy and smelly, but electric motors are smooth and quiet, which could help make your morning commute a whole lot less stressful.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>Improved handling<\/strong><\/h4>
EVs offer fast acceleration and, with the battery located underneath the vehicle, enjoy a lower centre of gravity for better handling.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>Increased range<\/strong><\/h4>
There\u2019s a common and outdated misconception that electric cars can\u2019t hold enough charge to get you very far at all. In reality, many modern EVs offer a range of 400km or more on a single charge, making \u201crange anxiety\u201d a thing of the past.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>Government incentives<\/strong><\/h4>
The Canadian government offers rebates for the purchase of zero-emission vehicles under the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program. Depending on where you live, you may get a rebate from your provincial government when you buy an electric car in Canada \u2013 more on that a little further down the article.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Types of electric cars<\/h3>
If you\u2019re thinking about buying an electric car, some of the technical jargon and acronyms can get a little confusing. To help make it a little easier, let\u2019s take a look at the different types of EVs in Canada.<\/p>
- Battery electric vehicles<\/a><\/li>
- Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles<\/a><\/li>
- Hybrid electric vehicles<\/a><\/li>
- Fuel-cell electric vehicles<\/a><\/li><\/ul>
1. Battery electric vehicle (BEV)<\/h3>
Features<\/h4>
- Powered by electric motors and on-board batteries \u2013 doesn\u2019t rely on gas at all.<\/li>
- Doesn\u2019t produce any carbon dioxide or other emissions.<\/li>
- Typically expensive because the engine and battery pack are quite large and expensive (though prices have been falling in recent years).<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
- Uses regenerative braking, which slows the car down and recharges the car\u2019s batteries.<\/li>
- Used to be best for city drivers or those with short commutes, but new models offer increased range.<\/li>
- Modern BEVs offer a driving range of more than 400km.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
Top-selling electric vehicles in Canada<\/h4>
- Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles<\/a><\/li>
- Steps to buy an EV<\/a><\/li>
- Types of electric cars<\/a><\/li>
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