The new federal Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP) has officially arrived — and if you’ve been considering a Kia EV or plug-in hybrid, 2026 is the strongest incentive year available.
Even better? Eligible vehicles purchased or leased on or after February 16, 2026 qualify — even though the program officially launches April 1.
And just like the previous program, the savings are applied right at the dealership. No waiting. No paperwork surprises.
How Much Can You Save?
In 2026:
- $5,000 for fully electric vehicles
- $2,500 for plug-in hybrids
But those numbers decline every year — making 2026 the best time to act.
- 2027: $4,000 EV / $2,000 PHEV
- 2028–2029: $3,000 EV / $1,500 PHEV
- 2030: $2,000 EV / $1,000 PHEV
Eligible 2026 Kia Models
Kia vehicles qualify because they are built in South Korea, a country with a free trade agreement with Canada.
$5,000 Federal Incentive
- Kia EV4 (Light, Wind, Wind Premium, GT-Line)
- Kia Niro EV (Wind, Wind+)
$2,500 Federal Incentive
- Kia Niro PHEV (LX, EX, EX Premium)
- Kia Sorento PHEV (LX)
- Kia Sportage PHEV (EX, EX Premium)
Vehicles must:
- Be new (or demo models under 10,000 km)
- Have an MSRP under $50,000 (excluding freight/PDI, winter tires, financing, warranties, incentives, and down payments)
Additional PEI Incentives
In Prince Edward Island, you can stack the federal incentive with the PEI Universal EV Incentive:
- $4,000 additional for EVs
- $2,000 additional for PHEVs
That means a qualifying Kia EV could receive up to $9,000 in combined incentives in 2026.
Why Act Now?
EVAP incentives decrease annually. If you’ve been thinking about going electric, 2026 delivers the highest level of federal support available.
The opportunity is here — and it won’t stay this strong for long.
