CVMA statement on the Manitoba Electric Vehicle Rebate program

July 4, 2024 STATEMENT

Statement by Brian Kingston, President & CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association: 

“We welcome the launch of Manitoba’s new electric vehicle (EV) rebate program. Achieving the Manitoba  government’s goal of tripling the number of EVs on the road by 2026 depends on addressing the two key  barriers to widespread uptake, affordability and charging infrastructure. The consumer purchase incentive  announced today is a good first step in boosting EV adoption across the province”. 

For further information, please contact: 

Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association 

Office: 416.364.9333 

About the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association (CVMA) 

The Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association is the industry association that has represented  Canada’s leading manufacturers of light and heavy duty motor vehicles for more than 90 years. Its  membership includes Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, General Motors of Canada Company,  and Stellantis (FCA Canada Inc.). Collectively its members operate 5 vehicle assembly plants as well as  engine and components plants, and have over 1,300 dealerships. 136,000 jobs are directly tied to vehicle  assembly in Canada. Direct and indirect jobs associated with vehicle manufacturing are estimated at over  792,000 across Canada. Please visit www.cvma.ca.