The 30% cap on the MSRP…

The 30% cap on the MSRP should be removed. As it is now the 30% cap effectively punishes low to moderately priced EVs while subsidizing EVs with higher prices even though they have smaller batteries and aren't ZEVs. The 30% cap reduces the impact of price reductions manufacturers might make as a result of building their cars more efficiently. Luxury models of PHEVs are getting larger subsidies than pure BEVs now. That's defeating the purpose of the EVIP.

It would make more sense to adjust the rebate to reflect pure electric range rather than EV MSRP.

The EVCO should focus more on subsidizing home chargers. Two issues currently exist with the home charger rebates.

First is the requirement that you have to purchase a new EV and get a rebate for it to qualify for the home charger rebate. More second hand EVs are becoming available and people buying second hand EVs are more likely in greater need of a charger rebate than those buying new.

Second, the charger rebates are tiny relative to the actual cost of chargers and especially their installation. The wiring of the 40 amp 240V circuit is much more expensive than the maximum rebate in most old homes. Many of these homes can't support the circuit without service upgrades. On top of this is the added expense of ESA inspection - you provide a rebate and claw it back with code requirement costs.

For the public charger program Ontario should be focused on DC rapid chargers only. Level 2 chargers in public locations are almost useless. Level 2 charger subsidies are fine if they are being installed at work places for employees to charge while at work.

The only way to improve the availability of EVs at dealers is to set minimum a ZEV sales mandate. Look to Quebec's bill 104 and match it in Ontario.

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