Canada's EV mandate starts in 2026, and most Canadians have no idea what's coming. Starting next year, automakers face $20,000 penalties for every gas car they sell above government quotas. This isn't just regulatory paperwork - it's a financial sledgehammer that will directly impact what you can buy and what you'll pay.

The numbers are staggering: crossovers and SUVs will see 12-15% price increases in 2026 alone, with full-size trucks facing 18-22% hikes by 2030. Meanwhile, EV sales have actually crashed from 12.9% to 8.6% year-over-year, and federal rebates ran out of money in January 2025.

Canada needs 679,000 public charging stations by 2040 but currently has only 34,000. The infrastructure cost estimates range from $300 billion to $1.1 trillion - that's $27,500 per Canadian. And in -15°C weather, EVs lose 30% of their range, making them impractical for much of the country.

This policy restricts your choices and hits your wallet whether you're buying new or keeping your current car. The government is mandating technology that Canadians aren't buying, using infrastructure that doesn't exist, funded by money we don't have.

What's your take on this mandate? Are you prepared for these changes coming in 2026? Let me know in the comments.

———————————————————————

// MY AMAZON STORE with my favorite things for drivers https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-4cc174af (this is an affiliate link)

/// MERCH Pick up some sweet merch in our store! https://brian-makse-shop.fourthwall.com

/// SOCIAL

YouTube: http://youtube.com/@brianmakse

Instagram: http://Instagram.com/BrianMakse

Twitter: http://Twitter.com/BrianMakse

Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MakseAttack

Link In My Bio: https://makse.com/linkinbio/

/// MORE

About Brian: http://makse.com/about