Gas hit $1.82/L nationally in April 2026 — and Canadians are responding in a big way. EV searches jumped 94% in three months. Used EV prices are down 11–33%. A new federal rebate program just launched. In this episode, James covers the full picture: what's driving the surge, which new vehicles qualify for rebates, why the used EV market is the story of 2026, what barriers still exist, and how to figure out if an EV or PHEV is the right move for your life.

________________________________________

• Manitoba Electric Vehicle Association: manitobaev.ca

• True North EV website & consulting: truenorthev.ca

• Email: [email protected]

• Facebook: @truenorthev

• Transport Canada EVAP vehicle list: tc.canada.ca (search "EVAP eligible vehicles")

• Quebec Roulez Vert program: vehiculeselectriques.gouv.qc.ca

• Plug 'N' Drive (test drives): plugndrive.ca

• Clutch.ca (used EVs): clutch.ca

• Check out: Kilowatt Podcast with Bodie