Information on electric pickups and cargo vans can be found on our Pickups and Vans page.
Information on used electric vehicles can be found on our Used Vehicles page. Note that a large number of used 2020 and 2021 models are widely available at prices usually exceeding that of the corresponding new 2022 model. This is due to the shortage of 2022 models and long delivery times. In particular, many dealers are offering used Tesla models at up to $20,000 over the price of the new 2022 model. There is a comprehensive listing at autotrader.ca.
For each of the new electric vehicles listed below, the regional dealers and their contact information can be found on our Dealers page.
Further information on factors affecting range as well as government rebates, dealer discounts, operating cost, home charging, the electric driving experience and environmental benefits can be found on our Detailed Information page.
Pickups & Vans Used Vehicles Dealers Detailed InformationBy "Plug-in Electric Vehicle" we mean a vehicle with an electric motor as its primary means of propulsion that can be recharged by plugging it into an external source of electricity. We list only vehicles that meet the BC Government definition of a Class A electric vehicle which requires an EPA range of at least 80.47 km for battery only vehicles. While we applaud those who drive electric vehicles with a shorter range or hybrid vehicles because they have taken the first step toward a fully electric vehicle, we believe that only fully electric vehicles with sufficient range for normal use can make a meaningful change in the transportation landscape.
For Richmond owners, an electric range of at least 80 km allows for more than two return trips to downtown Vancouver in one day plus an extra margin for safety. For longer trips, we recommend 363 km of range for two hours of highway driving and 525 km for three hours. There is a detailed discussion of range requirements to particular destinations here.
The only Class A vehicles with 7 seats are the Tesla Model X and Model Y, Mercedes EQB, Rivian R1S and Vinfast VF9.
For each of the vehicles below, there is a list of Richmond dealers and their contact information here.
New 2022 models in the listing below:
Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Mercedes EQS, Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, Plaid versions of Tesla Model S and Model X, Volkswagen ID.4 and Volvo C40 Recharge.
New 2023 models, expected in late 2022, in the listing below:
BMW i4 and iX, Cadillac Lyriq, Genesis GV60, Mercedes EQB and EQE, Nissan Ariya and Vinfast VF8 and VF9.
The Lucid Air has run into production problems and is not likely to arrive in Canada in 2022. Canadian deliveries of the Rivian R1S have been delayed until 2023. The Subaru Solterra and Toyota bZ4X share a common platform and both have been recalled due to defective wheel bolts that could cause a wheel to fall off. They are no longer expected to be available in 2022.
Listed alphabetically. Click on the photo for vehicle website. To sort the data columns, click on the column header to list in ascending order and click again to list in descending order.
See Explanatory Notes below. Although every effort has been made to provide accurate data, there is no liability for errors that may occur. Information important to you should be verified with other sources.
All models listed are expected to be available in Canada before the end of 2022. The ones listed as available have begun deliveries to those who pre-ordered. There is a shortage of electric vehicles and for most models, few or none are available in dealer inventories. Pre-ordering is recommended.
Maximum Charge Rate refers to the vehicle's Level 3 DC fast charging capability. How fast the vehicle can charge at a Level 3 charging station or Tesla Supercharger depends on both the station's maximum ability to deliver the charge and the vehicle's maximum ability to receive the charge. The chart shows the latter. The higher the number, the faster the charging time. This is a maximum. The charge rate will decrease as the battery gets closer to full and if the temperature of the battery is not optimum. Information on Level 1 and Level 2 home charging is available here.
Range is for a combination of city and highway driving as reported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA rating) or the estimated EPA rating announced by the manufacturer for vehicles not yet available. EPA ratings are averaged for a wide range of environmental conditions. Richmond drivers should achieve increased range due to our ideal environmental conditions for electric vehicles. For highway only driving at higher speeds, there is a detailed discussion of range requirements here.
Trunk volume is with all seats in normal position. It does not include any storage in the front of the vehicle or "frunk".
Manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) is for the base model including freight and destination charges for delivery in Richmond without upgrade options and accessories and before government rebates, dealer discounts and taxes.
The Federal Government rebate is $5,000 after tax. That rebate has not been deducted from the MSRP shown above. The MSRP does include freight and destination charges. The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the base model must be under $55,000 before freight and destination charges. More expensive trim models must not exceed $65,000. In the case of SUVs, pickups and vans, the base model must be under $60,000 and more expensive trim models must not exceed $70,000. Details here.
With the exception of vehicles with a MSRP over $55,000 (not including delivery fees), all of the vehicles on the list with an electric range of 85 km or more qualify for the $3,000 BC Government rebate after tax. Those rebates have not been deducted from the MSRP shown above which does include delivery fees.
The vehicle dealer will deduct both federal and provincial rebates, if applicable, after taxes at time of purchase and claim it from the governments.
If you are scrapping a gas engine vehicle and purchasing a designated electric vehicle from an authorized dealer at the same time, take advantage of the incentives offered by BC SCRAP-IT. The incentive is $500 if a new or used electric vehicle is purchased. There is also a $400 incentive if a new or used plug-in hybrid vehicle is purchased. (Plug-in hybrid vehicles are not listed here.) The available incentives are allocated to each participating dealer and the regulations require that you first get the dealer to assign an incentive to your electric vehicle order and then apply to BC SCRAP-IT once the dealer has the vehicle available for delivery.