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Canada plans to scrap electric vehicle sales mandate

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Canada's federal government proposed repealing the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, currently in effect for 2026, before finalizing replacement emissions regulations. The current rule requires zero-emission vehicles to make up at least 20% of new light-duty vehicles in 2026, increasing to 60% in 2030 and 100% by 2035. Public consultation is open until October 29, with new rules aiming for EVs to represent 75% of sales by 2035 and 90% by 2040. Canadian EV sales currently account for about 10% of total vehicle sales in the first four months of 2026.

🔎 Why it matters: The proposal to scrap the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard before new regulations are in place impacts Canada's EV adoption policy.
📈 Upside: Allows more flexibility to automakers with stricter emissions standards.
📉 Risk: Early repeal could slow progress toward EV sales targets.
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