IMHO this was an Illconcieved plan by PM Justin Trudeau. It called on 26.6 Million people to spend upwards of $40,000 to $90,000 to buy an EV equivelant to a non-EV costing $3000 to $30,000. It did not address the scrapping of 26.6 Million vehicles, nor address the Insurance Industry charging higher premiums because in an accident they write off an EV for even a scrape. They do this because Lithium Ion batteries are considered highly volitile and Motors and electronics are not understood by repair outlets used to dealing with Internal Combustion Engines (ICE). Let us run some numbers by you. To reach the goal of 26.6 million vehicles by 2040 we need 10,000 people per day to buy an EV just in Canada. This figure does not include vehicles being replaced due to accidents. Canada is 40,000,000 against the world at 7,000,000,000 and the world produces $34,000 EV per day. The government would be happy because that would generate $146,000,000,000 in GDP each year. And the Banks and Insurance companies would reap major income. The Auto makers would see $146 Billion in sales per year and you the consumer gets a new shiny EV big debt and monthly payments of $500 to $1000 per month spanning years. Now we have the incentive debunkle. The government set aside money to cover rebates on new EV's paid to dealerships. You go to the dealership and buy a nice new EV for list plus $5000 off due to rebate and get a $40,000 EV for $35,000 The dealership tells the government it sold an EV and gets the $5000. Enter Tesla and aledgedly it sold 1000 EV in a month just as the incentivs end and honest dealerships suddenly are out money for those they sold. The government halts all payments until proof of sales are confirmed. We are in a Trade War. Canadian factories are shut down, USA made vehicles now cost way more to buy and Canadian made ones also cost more due to the crossing of parts flowing back and forth with the US to make the product. Honda and Toyota factories are still running but Honda was set to start making EV models and build a Battery plant here but has put a delay on due to economy. All experts are on the same page when it comes to EV for in town use. When it comes to lots of kms and load and Hi-way travel it can be done with some concessions and planning but the ICE is more desireable.
A Solar-EV Tricycle with range of about 80 kms to 500
kms per charge. Fully street legal at 50 kph and
does not need Insurance, fuel, or licensing. Mine
is under construction and costs about $3000 when
finished.
Ideal for students, seniors, commuting to the office
Doctors and Hair appointments. Use it to shop or deliver
meds, food, etc.. You can even use to get to and from
work. With solar recharging you can even extend your range.
It does well in April to October but the other 5 months leave
much to be desired. The money you save can do wonders towards
having a vehicular EV.
All the wires, hoses,belts, sensors, alternator, Fuel injectors or carburator all gone to be replace
a simple Motor with inverter. Under the rear seat is the Batteries with the charge port at the old fuel filler door.
The basic Rear wheel drive pickup
These are even easier to do. We still remove the same things but this time the transmission is gone and the
motor/inverter mounts under the rear box at the differential. There are two options now:
1, Keep your box on the back and modify it inside to house the batteries about each of the wheel wells or
2. Use a custom EV box.
The custom box has optional propane tank
Generator front of the rear wheels to allow
cleaner battery charging on the go. Plus it has
battery above both wheel wells. Finally it has
fold out Solar panels either side. If undamaged
in an accident it can be moved to a new truck
with ease.
Conversion shops can be set up all across Canada and they will need welders, inspectors, laborers, Mechanics and more.
Maybe we can build Canada strong. There will be guaranteed work for 15 years if someone believes in me.