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Installing chargers deterring Canadian EV buyers

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The cost of installing an electric vehicle charger is keeping many Canadians from purchasing EVs, especially as government grants for installation came to an end. However, in January 2025, Canada’s zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption rate fell by nearly 30 per cent.

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Why more dealer incentives could be coming to new vehicles

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Despite this shift in supply and demand dynamics , average marketed vehicle prices generally remained above USD$50,000 throughout the year, after surging from USD$38,276 in 2019. With expensive vehicles sitting on lots longer, manufacturers and dealers are likely to turn to incentives to remain competitive.

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Eccles Auto adds glass service from Novus

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The shop is now owned by Scott Eccles, who purchased the business from his parents Bruce and Claire in 2019. The shop is involved in the electric vehicle space , with public chargers at the shop and an array of EV-related services, as featured in the Fall 2024 issue of EV World. We are a community-based business.

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EV World: Market Momentum

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In January 2025, Transport Canada announced the pause of the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program due to the exhaustion of available funds. Since its inception in 2019, the iZEV Program has been instrumental in promoting EV adoption by offering rebates of up to $5,000 for eligible vehicles. per cent in 2023.

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Average U.S. Vehicle Age Rises to 12.8 Years

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light vehicles rose to 12.8 Vehicle registrations surpassed 16 million in 2024 for the first time since 2019. This was not enough to offset the growing volume of aged vehicles as vehicles in operation grew to 289 million with a steady 4.5% Vehicle Age Rises to 12.8 The average age of U.S. scrappage rate.

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Average U.S. Vehicle Age Rises to 12.8 Years

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light vehicles rose to 12.8 Vehicle registrations surpassed 16 million in 2024 for the first time since 2019. This was not enough to offset the growing volume of aged vehicles as vehicles in operation grew to 289 million with a steady 4.5% The average age of U.S. scrappage rate. years in 2024. years to 6.4

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Bargersville PD, Operator of the Largest Tesla Police Cruiser Fleet, Praises Savings

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However, the Bargersville PD, which bought its first Tesla in 2019, loved it so much that it has become the largest operator of Tesla police cars in the US. Electric vehicles have some significant advantages over their gas-powered counterparts when it comes. continue reading. )