Canada’s new vehicle sales fell in January 2026 compared to January 2025, with zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) registering the steepest decline, Statistics Canada data reveals.
Nationwide, sales of 8,826 new ZEVs—which encompass battery electric and plug-in hybrid models—dropped 39.3 percent from the prior year.
ZEVs made up 8.7 percent of total new vehicle sales across Canada in 2025.
Electric Truck Delivers Major Fuel Savings
Mark Beavis has relied on an electric truck for his Manitoba renovation business over the past two years. Even without qualifying for the province’s EV rebate, he calculates fuel savings exceeding $10,000 versus his previous gas-powered truck.
