The federal government announced last week that they are eyeing the year 2035 to ban new gas-powered cars and light-duty trucks from being sold in Canada. It moves up the previous target of 2040, and will likely increase the federal government’s 600 million dollar investment into a rebate program to encourage the shift to electric. […]
SGI is looking at reviewing insurance rates for vehicles across the province, and while just over half of vehicles would see a rate decrease, electric vehicle owners could be paying more. 25 out of a possible 31 electric vehicle models will see a rate increase under the proposed rates, while five see a decrease and […]
Residents in Saskatchewan are reacting to the 150 dollar annual tax on electric vehicles added into this year’s budget. Environment Minister Warren Kaeding says every time someone purchases gas in Saskatchewan, they pay an excise tax that goes to pay for highway maintenance. “EVs use our highways,” said Kaeding. “This is the first point of […]
