As of 2022, there were about 800 electric vehicles in Nova Scotia.[1]

Government policy

As of April 2022, the provincial government offered tax rebates of $3,000 for electric vehicle purchases.[2]

Charging stations

As of 2022, there were about 150 charging stations in Nova Scotia, with 14 DC charging stations.[3]

Manufacturing

Nova Scotia has been proposed as a hub for the mining of materials for electric vehicles.[4]

By region

Cape Breton

As of 2022, there were 27 charging station locations on Cape Breton Island with 83 AC level 2 charging ports and two DC charging ports.[1]

Halifax

As of 2021, there were around 500 electric vehicles registered in the Halifax Regional Municipality.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 Smith, Jessica (April 7, 2022). "'It's not a trend': The future of electric vehicles in Cape Breton". SaltWire. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  2. ↑ Gould, Chelsey (April 14, 2022). "EVs and hybrids are in high demand in rural Nova Scotia as range and variety increase". SaltWire. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  3. ↑ Henderson, Jennifer (January 31, 2022). "Electric vehicle infrastructure in Nova Scotia needs a big boost". Halifax Examiner. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  4. ↑ "SEAN KIRBY: Mining essential to achieving climate goals". SaltWire. September 6, 2022. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
  5. ↑ Marshall, John (November 11, 2021). "Nova Scotia group lets public test-drive electric vehicles". The Signal. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
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