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Transport Canada confirmed the total amount of claims at $122 million thus far, leaving more than $2.1 billion available to Canadians.

But the Canadian Auto Dealers Association says many dealerships still have not been reimbursed under the new program, and some are waiting for more than $200,000 in rebates. The program is set up so dealers apply the rebate on the final bill and then seek reimbursement from Ottawa.

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Sales jumped more than 80 per cent in March, compared to February, right after the rebates could be claimed again.

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The rebates will decrease each year until they’re phased out in 2030 — or until the program’s funding runs out.

The rebates apply only to vehicles that cost less than $50,000.

Canadian-made EVs, which right now include only the Dodge Charger and the Chrysler Pacifica, are exempt from the $50,000 cap.

Since the new program was launched, 59 claims for Chargers and 14 for the Pacifica were made.

At 4,088 claims, the Toyota bZ was the most popular model for rebates, followed by the Chevrolet Equinox EV with 3,065 claims.

Imported EVs are only eligible for rebates if they come from countries with which Canada has free-trade agreements.

That means Chinese-built EVs — including Teslas — are shut out of the program. Teslas were by far the most popular cars under the former program and accounted for 30 per cent of all rebates claimed between October and November 2025.

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