As of June 2021[update], there were around 800 electric vehicles (not including plug-in hybrid vehicles) registered in Manitoba.[1] As of 2021[update], about 0.8% of all new vehicles registered in Manitoba were electric.[2]
Government policy
editAs of September 2022[update], the provincial government does not offer any tax incentives for electric vehicle purchases.[3]
Manufacturing
editManitoba has been proposed as a hub for the mining of lithium to be used in electric vehicle batteries.[4][5][6]
By region
editBrandon
editAs of March 2022[update], there were eight public charging stations in Brandon.[7]
Winnipeg
editAs of April 2022[update], there were 15 public charging stations in Winnipeg, three of which were DC charging stations.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Robert Elms Shares the Story of Electric Vehicles in Manitoba". Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce. June 21, 2021. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
- ^ Crabb, Josh (June 7, 2022). "Manitoba drivers looking to go electric amid soaring gas prices face long delays". CTV News. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
- ^ "Government Incentives". Canadian Automobile Association. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
- ^ Vadeboncoeur, Dan (September 2, 2022). "Manitoba lithium mine ready for electric vehicle boom". CTV News. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
- ^ Hanley, Steve (September 7, 2022). "Snow Lake To Supply Enough Lithium For 5 Million Electric Car Batteries Over 10 Years". CleanTechnica. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
- ^ "Lithium mining company says it can supply 500k EVs by 2025". Muscle Cars & Trucks. September 8, 2022. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
- ^ Harewood, Keesha (March 30, 2022). "Experts say Manitoba isn't ready for Canada's electric car mandate". Global News. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ Anderson, Hal (April 1, 2022). "HAL'S HEADLINES: Electric vehicle infrastructure lacking". Winnipeg Sun. Retrieved May 24, 2022.