Canada's Most Popular EV Models in 2024

The first six months of 2024 have been good ones for the electric vehicle market in Canada. Indeed, if the rebate claims made by dealers on behalf of eligible electric vehicle buyers are anything to go by, the EVs are doing quite well in this country.

Incentives help, but access to an increasingly attractive recharging network means fewer buyers hesitate to buy an electric vehicle.

In concrete terms, between January 1 and June 30, 2024, 95,775 claims were made, compared with 45,669 for the same period in 2023. It’s fair to say that the electric vehicle market is still growing in Canada, and that demand is on the rise. Canadians are well on the way to going electric, and it goes without saying that it’s to all our advantage to do so while government incentives are still available. Subsidies can be a great financial boost for consumers, and as we’ll see in this article, some models are very much in demand.

Tesla dominated the scene, followed by Hyundai and Ford. What’s interesting, however, is to see which rebate-eligible vehicles were the most popular with buyers. So here are 10 electric vehicles that were in high demand in the first 6 months of 2024.

10 – Ford F-150 Lightning

Since the start of the year, 894 claims have been made for the all-electric version of the Ford F-150, but what’s interesting is that 498 of these were made in June. It’s important to understand, however, that not all versions of the model are eligible for rebates, so this skews the data a little. The model remains popular with enthusiasts. However, many are looking forward to the next generation, especially with the arrival of the efficient solutions offered by General Motors.

9 – Chevrolet Blazer EV

In the case of the Chevrolet Blazer EV, we’re talking about 538 claims in June. In May, 784 had been made, for a total of 2101 since the start of the year. Minor glitches marked the Blazer’s debut, but things are picking up for Chevrolet’s rising star.

8 – Chevrolet Equinox EV

Expect to see this model climb the ranks over the coming months. Launched in May, it’s starting to hit the market with more regularity, and the number of rebate requests reflects this. In May, there were just 18, while in June, there were 564. At the asking price of around $50,000, and with a range of over 500 km in two-wheel drive configuration, many will adopt it. And the most affordable version has yet to be on the market. Another rising star, without a doubt.

7 – Kia EV6

Here’s one that’s a regular seller on the market. In June, 623 rebate requests were made for it, for 3131 since January 1. With its hyper-sporty styling and a ride that feels more like a car than an SUV, the EV6 instantly appeals to whoever gets behind the wheel.

6 – Ford Mustang Mach-E

The Ford Mustang Mach-E has been responsible for 5,450 rebate requests this year (until June 30). In June, 720 were accepted. This model has been retouched for 2024, and a new Rally variant has been added to the family. After reliability problems at launch, this product has improved over the past two years, and sales reflect it.

5 – Volkswagen ID. 4

The Volkswagen ID.4 continues to make its way quietly and remains popular due to its format and accessible price. For the moment, it is Volkswagen’s only all-electric entry, a situation that will change towards the end of the year with the arrival of the ID. Buzz.

4 – Hyundai Ioniq 5

As you’d expect, with Tesla and Hyundai dominating the rebate claims, models from these brands are in the top four spots on our list. The Ioniq 5 SUV’s popularity remains very strong. It was responsible for 776 rebate requests in June, compared with 943 in May. Since the start of the year, we’ve had 4128 rebate claims for this vehicle.

3 – Hyundai Kona EV

The Kona EV is a little more popular than the Ioniq 5, mainly because it’s less expensive. The new-generation model is more attractive and offers more comfort and space than its predecessor. In all, we had 811 requests for this model in May, for a total of 4,943 since the start of the year.

2 – Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 takes second place. Despite market share losses due to the arrival of several electric vehicles, Tesla still holds some 50% of EV sales. In June, 1,265 requests were made for a Model 3. Since the first day of this year, we’ve had 6643 requests.

1 – Tesla Model Y

Unsurprisingly, last year’s best-selling vehicle worldwide continues its momentum this year. And it’s far ahead of all the others. In June, there were 2,530 applications, for a total of 16,987 since January 1.

What will the second half of the year look like? We’ll keep a close eye on things and get back to you at the start of 2025.