In theory, but that hardly converts to real world adoption.
Incorrect. See Norway where north of 50% of new vehicle sales are electric. Incentives absolutely work when combined with investments into charging infrastructure
Canada’s EV incentives are/were doing just that, rewarding the guys buying $120k Tesla’s who are laughing all the way to the bank (where they get priority parking, maybe even a free charge-up).
1. Canada didn't have any EV incentives until today's budget. The max MSRP for this incentive is $45,000
2. BC's limit for EV incentives is only for EVs with MSRP under $77,000. So no, $120k Teslas do not get it.
The US$35k model three is about to become a $50k+ base model vehicle in Canada as the dollar continues to slip. Add some perks and you’re at $70k like nobody’s business. Why we're even giving these vehicles incentives is insane when the guy buying a $55k Chevy family hauler pays the full sticker price and sky high taxes.
I already told you why.
Edited by LeoVictoria, 19 March 2019 - 12:58 PM.