Canadian EV sales hit 2026 record, but 2035 target still far off

Canada sold 22,716 EVs in August 2026, a record for the year and up 55% year-over-year. JD Power puts Q3 EV market share at 7%, or 10% including PHEVs and Tesla, still far from the 75% target for 2035. Clean Energy Canada points to 11 models under $40,000 and growing interest in Chinese EVs.

• 22,716 EVs sold in August, a 2026 record and up 55% year-over-year
• Q3 EV market share reached 7%, or 10% with PHEVs and Tesla
• Over a quarter of cars sold in British Columbia were electric
• 11 EV models now cost under $40,000, versus one in September 2025