Manitoba is the latest province to offer lavish rebates for buyers of electric vehicles willing to take the plunge.On Tuesday, the provincial government announced it will offer "rebates" of up to $4,000 for new EVs bought from Manitoba auto dealers up to maximum of $70,000. The exception is for Teslas bought outside the province; because there are no Tesla dealers in Manitoba.Residents, corporations, businesses, First Nations and municipalities are eligible for the grant. Crown corporations and federal and provincial government departments aren’t eligible. The kicker is that vehicle must remain in the owner’s name and be registered for a minimum of 12 months. there was word about the consequences for non-compliance..“We know Manitobans want to do their part to help lower emissions and protect our environment, and we want to help them make the switch,” Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt.What makes Manitoba’s program unique — and particularly generous — is offering rebates of up $1,000-$4,000 for for leasing an EV and $2,500 for the purchase of used vehicles. Manitoba Hydro is also offering a financing program for Level 2 chargers.It’s also retroactive to August 1, 2023. Both battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are eligible for the incentive. Used EVs must be less than four years old and incentives for leased vehicles will be proportionate to the length of the lease, the province said, with a full incentive for a four-year lease.In a press release, the government said the aim is to triple the number of electric cars on the province’s roads — mainly in Winnipeg — by 2026. The program is capped at a maximum of $25 million.“We know Manitobans want to do their part to help lower emissions and protect our environment, and we want to help them make the switch,” said Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt. “This is a win-win for our province. We’re fighting the climate crisis while also lowering costs for families right away with a rebate on EVs and helping them save money every month on their daily commute.”.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Manitoba is the latest province to offer lavish rebates for buyers of electric vehicles willing to take the plunge.On Tuesday, the provincial government announced it will offer "rebates" of up to $4,000 for new EVs bought from Manitoba auto dealers up to maximum of $70,000. The exception is for Teslas bought outside the province; because there are no Tesla dealers in Manitoba.Residents, corporations, businesses, First Nations and municipalities are eligible for the grant. Crown corporations and federal and provincial government departments aren’t eligible. The kicker is that vehicle must remain in the owner’s name and be registered for a minimum of 12 months. there was word about the consequences for non-compliance..“We know Manitobans want to do their part to help lower emissions and protect our environment, and we want to help them make the switch,” Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt.What makes Manitoba’s program unique — and particularly generous — is offering rebates of up $1,000-$4,000 for for leasing an EV and $2,500 for the purchase of used vehicles. Manitoba Hydro is also offering a financing program for Level 2 chargers.It’s also retroactive to August 1, 2023. Both battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are eligible for the incentive. Used EVs must be less than four years old and incentives for leased vehicles will be proportionate to the length of the lease, the province said, with a full incentive for a four-year lease.In a press release, the government said the aim is to triple the number of electric cars on the province’s roads — mainly in Winnipeg — by 2026. The program is capped at a maximum of $25 million.“We know Manitobans want to do their part to help lower emissions and protect our environment, and we want to help them make the switch,” said Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt. “This is a win-win for our province. We’re fighting the climate crisis while also lowering costs for families right away with a rebate on EVs and helping them save money every month on their daily commute.”.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
