Electric Vehicle Incentive

The Government of Prince Edward Island is offering a rebate of $4000 for eligible electric vehicles and $2000 for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, as of June 2, 2025.

Vehicles purchased prior to June 2, 2025 may be eligible for the prior rebate structure of $5750 for eligible electric vehicles and $3250 for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles

How do I get an EV incentive?

If you are purchasing from a PEI dealership

Start by visiting a PEI car dealership. They will offer you a point-of-sale rebate. This means they will take the rebate off the cost of your vehicle.

PEI dealerships will complete the documentation required to receive the rebate and they will submit the application form to Access PEI. Incentives are administered at the point-of-sale, applied directly to the bill of sale or lease agreement.

Off-Island dealerships

If you purchase your vehicle outside of PEI, you will need to apply for your rebate once you register your vehicle in PEI. To be eligible for a rebate, your vehicle must have been purchased on or after January 1, 2023.

When you register your vehicle at an Access PEI location, let them know that you are applying for an electric vehicle incentive as well. Bring the following when you register/apply:

• Bill of sale/Lease agreement from licensed dealership
• Valid PEI driver’s license 
• Payee registration form and void cheque so the rebate can be deposited into your bank account. Access PEI can provide you with the payee registration form if needed.
• You will be required to fill out the application form. You can fill it out and bring in the application form when you register, or Access PEI can provide it to you when you arrive and staff will assist you in filling it out.

What are the program details?

As of March 25, 2025, Teslas will no longer be eligible for this rebate.

Prince Edward Island will follow Transport Canada’s eligibility requirements and most incentive amounts.

A list of eligible new vehicles can be found on Transport Canada's website. Amounts offered for an incentive may differ provincially, for example: Plug-in Hybrids will only qualify for a $2000 regardless of battery size or range.

The incentive is applied after taxes. 

Used BEVs/PHEVs must have a sticker price of $70,000 or less to qualify for the incentive. This change was made on March 1, 2023 but is retroactive to January 1, 2023. If you purchased a used vehicle over $55,000 between January 1- March 1, 2023, you can receive your retroactive payment by bringing your bill of sale and registration into any Access PEI location. 

The Universal EV Incentive can also apply to leases on new vehicles.

For vehicles purchased prior to June 2, 2025:

$5,750 BEV leased incentive

48 month lease: $5,750   

36 month lease: $4,312       

24 month lease: $2,875       

12 month lease:  $1,437      

$3,250 PHEV leased incentive

48 month lease: $3,250       

36 month lease: $2,437         

24 month lease: $1,625         

12 month lease: $812          

For vehicles purchased after June 2, 2025:

$4000 BEV leased incentive

48+ month lease: $4000

36 month lease: $3000

24 month lease: $2000

12 month lease: $1000

$2000 PHEV leased incentive

48+ month lease: $2000

36 month lease: $1500

24 month lease: $1000

12 month lease: $500

Are new and used vehicles eligible for the Universal EV Inventive?

Yes. The EV Universal Incentive offers new and used battery electric vehicles (BEV) and new and used plug-in hybrids (PHEV).

As of March 25, 2025, Teslas will no longer be eligible for this rebate.

Each vehicle, as identified by the unique vehicle identification number (VIN), will be eligible for one new and one used EV Incentive. To confirm a used vehicle VIN is still eligible for an EV incentive go to Search EV Rebate Status.

Who can access the Universal EV Incentive?

Islanders who purchase an eligible EV/PHEV at an Island dealership, off-Island dealership or online will be able to access the EV Universal Incentive. Private sales will not qualify for incentives at this time.

Are fleet vehicles eligible for the Universal EV Incentive?

Yes. Organizations, non-profits and private businesses will only be able to access up to five incentives per year, including First Nations, Indigenous Groups and organizations that support Indigenous Peoples and Municipalities.

What happens if I sell my EV after receiving the Incentive?

Those who utilize the incentive must commit to owning the vehicle for at least one year, if they decide to sell their vehicle prior to the end of year one they will need to pay back a prorated amount.

Will I be provided with a charger?

The province, as of March 1, 2023, is no longer providing free level two chargers to those who receive the incentive.

I received a free charger before March 2023 - is it under warranty?

If you have received a free level 2 charger though our provincial incentive program, any warranty questions or issues have to be processed directly through the charger company. 

Please contact them directly based on the brand supplied:

Grizzl-E 

1 833 971 8118 

support@unitedchargers.com

Siemens 

1-888-303-3353

cic.ca@siemens.com  

What vehicles are eligible for the PEI Universal EV Incentive?

As of March 25, 2025, Teslas will no longer be eligible for this rebate.

Prince Edward Island will follow Transport Canada’s eligibility requirements. The Universal EV Incentive for used vehicles will be eligible on all EVs with a sticker value of $70,000 or less and must not be more than seven model years old. For example, vehicles purchased in 2023 must be 2016 and newer. This stipulation doesn’t apply to converted vehicles purchased through PEI’s Upcycle Green Technology Inc.

Who do I contact for more information about EV incentives?

Send an email to EVIncentive@gov.pe.ca and a staff member will assist you.