Overview
- Energy Minister Adrian Dix said the current 90% by 2030 and 100% by 2035 sales goals are not realistic and will be rewritten in 2026.
- Victoria will wait for Ottawa’s ongoing review of the national EV mandate and intends to harmonize provincial targets with the federal outcome.
- Immediate rule changes expand eligibility for zero‑emission vehicle credits and relax plug‑in hybrid electric range requirements in rural and remote areas.
- A 2026 ZEV Affordability Program will award credits to automakers that lower purchase costs, offer low‑ or no‑interest financing, or support home and public charging.
- Officials note B.C. leads Canada in adoption with more than 210,000 ZEVs and over 7,000 public chargers, while dealer groups welcomed the interim relief.