Can you stack Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP) and Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP)?
Yes. Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP) and Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) can be combined. They fund different things, so the trick is simple: apply to each separately and never claim the same dollar twice. Together they reach up to $2.0M in potential value.
Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP)
A federal point-of-sale rebate of up to $5,000 on a new battery-electric or fuel-cell vehicle and up to $2,500 on a plug-in hybrid, for vehicles priced at $50,000 or less (no price cap on Canadian-made EVs). Businesses and organizations can claim up to 10 incentives over the five-year program. The dealership applies the discount at purchase or lease, so there is no separate application for most buyers.
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP)
Natural Resources Canada funds the purchase and installation of electric vehicle chargers and hydrogen refuelling stations, including at workplaces, fleets, and commercial sites. For owners and operators of charging infrastructure, the program covers up to 50% of total project costs to a maximum of $2,000,000 per project, and up to 75% for Indigenous organizations. A continuous call for owners and operators opened November 25, 2025 and accepts proposals until funds are committed. The program runs to March 2027.
How to stack them
- 01Confirm you meet each program's eligibility on its own. Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP) and Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) are assessed separately.
- 02Apply to each program through its own application. There is no combined form.
- 03Allocate distinct costs to each program. You cannot claim the same dollar of expense under both, but you can fund different parts of the same project.
- 04Track both deadlines and keep the paperwork separated, so each claim stands on its own.
Stacking rules vary by program and change over time. Confirm the current rules with each program, or take the quiz and we will flag the combinations you qualify for.