Canada to announce all new cars must be zero emissions by 2035

Every new car sold in Canada from 2035 will be electric or zero emission. The federal government is going to announce new rules in this regard.

According to sources, the new regulation, known as the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, could be announced this week. The waiting time for buyers is also being reduced under these rules. A zero-emission vehicle is bound to boost sales of battery-powered electric cars, plug-in cars and hydrogen models.

According to sources, the government intends to increase the share of zero-emission vehicles to 20 per cent in total car sales from 2026 and take it to 60 per cent from 2030 and to ensure sales of 100 per cent zero-emission passenger cars from 2035. These new rules will apply to the vehicle manufacturer.

More details of the regulations to be implemented under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act will be revealed on Tuesday, the sources said.