EVAP Rebates in Kitchener, ON

Electric Vehicle Affordability Program Incentives at Kitchener Kia

Finance or lease a Kia EV or PHEV, including the Niro EV, EV4, EV5, EV6, Niro PHEV, Sportage PHEV, and Sorento PHEV, and take advantage of thousands of dollars worth of rebates. The federal government’s Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP) is offering up to $5,000 in rebates for battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles and up to $2,500 for plug-in hybrid vehicles when purchasing or leasing. Kia is offering more EVAP incentives than any other manufacturer. At Kitchener Kia, we’re detailing the eligibility requirements to make it easy to understand how you can qualify. Continue reading with our experts to learn all about this program.

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Kia Vehicles Eligible for EVAP

If you’ve been looking to enter the electric market, now is the perfect time to do so. Several Kia EVs and PHEVs qualify for EVAP, including:

EVs

2024 Kia Niro EV Wind
2024 Kia Niro EV Wind+
2025 Kia EV6 Light RWD
2025 Kia Niro EV Wind
2025 Kia Niro EV Wind+
2026 Kia EV4 Light
2026 Kia EV4 Wind
2026 Kia EV4 Wind Premium
2026 Kia EV4 GT-Line
2026 Kia Niro EV Wind
2026 Kia Niro EV Wind+
2027 Kia EV5 Wind FWD
2027 Kia EV5 Land FWD

PHEVs

2025 Kia Niro PHEV LX
2025 Kia Niro PHEV EX
2025 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium
2025 Kia Sportage PHEV EX Premium
2026 Kia Niro PHEV LX
2026 Kia Niro PHEV EX
2026 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium
2026 Kia Sorento PHEV LX
2026 Kia Sportage PHEV EX
2026 Kia Sportage PHEV EX Premium

Eligibility Requirements

In order to qualify for incentives under the EVAP, vehicles must:

Be bought or leased on or after February 16th, 2026
Have a final transaction value of $50,000 or less (no cap for Canadian-made EVs)
Be made in Canada or in countries that have a free-trade agreement with Canada
Meet all of Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
Be highway-capable and usable on public roads (no low-speed vehicles)
Have at least 4 functioning wheels
Be a new vehicle that is registered for the first time (eligible EVs with an odometer reading of less than 10,000 km qualify as demo vehicles)

EVAP FAQs

When does EVAP take effect, and what are the key dates?

The program officially launches on March 31, 2026, and concludes on March 31, 2031.

Do I qualify if I purchased a vehicle in January 2026?

No. Transactions initiated before February 16, 2026, are not eligible for an incentive, regardless of the delivery date.

Will incentives decline over time?

Incentives will decrease over the program’s 5-year lifespan. They will start at up to $5,000 then drop to up to $4,000 on January 1, 2027, up to $3,000 on January 1, 2028, and up to $2,000 on January 1, 2030.

Shop at Kitchener Kia to Claim Your EV Rebate

Shop eligible EVs at Kitchener Kia to claim up to $5,000 and eligible PHEVs to claim up to $2,500. Stop by our dealership, located at 300 Homer Watson Blvd, Kitchener, ON, to view the qualifying vehicles and take one for a test drive. Our knowledgeable team is on hand to answer any questions and help you navigate the rebate program.