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Plug-in electric vehicles in Saskatchewan

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As of 2022, there were about 1,200 electric vehicles in Saskatchewan, accounting for about 0.1% of all vehicles in the province.[1] As of 2021, 5.2% of new vehicles registered in the province were electric.[2]

Government policy

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In its 2021–22 budget, the province of Saskatchewan announced that all electric vehicles will be subject to an annual road usage fee of $150 per-year, the first such fee in Canada, on the justification electric vehicles do not contribute to fuel taxes that are used to fund highway maintenance. The tax has faced criticism from electric vehicle owners and from Regina mayor Sandra Masters for deterring electric vehicle ownership.[3][4][5][6][7] The fee came into force on October 1, 2021.[8]

As of May 2022, the province does not offer any tax rebates for electric vehicle purchases.[9]

Manufacturing

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Saskatchewan has been proposed as a hub for the mining of lithium and rare-earth metals to be used in electric vehicle batteries.[10][11][12]

By region

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Prince Albert

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As of December 2022, there was one public DC charging stations in Prince Albert.[13]

Regina

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The first electric vehicles were added to the Regina municipal fleet in October 2022.[14]

Saskatoon

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The first electric vehicles were added to the Saskatoon municipal fleet in March 2021.[15]

References

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  1. ^ Wallace-Scribner, Tanner (April 12, 2022). "Electric vehicle advocate hopeful that federal focus will have positive impact in province". CKRM. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  2. ^ Zimmer, Becky (December 26, 2022). "Some Sask. mayors want help to grow electric vehicle charging network for tourism". CBC News. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  3. ^ Djuric, Mickey (April 8, 2021). "Drivers say Sask.'s move to become first province to tax electric vehicles is political". CBC News. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
  4. ^ Dow, Jameson (October 4, 2021). "Canadian group satirizes Saskatchewan's dumb EV tax by suggesting a sidewalk tax". Electrek. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  5. ^ "Saskatchewan electric vehicle owners hold rally opposing new provincial tax". Global News. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  6. ^ "While Sask. taxes EV owners, some Canadian provinces are offering cash". CTV News Regina. April 9, 2021. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  7. ^ Biber, Francois (April 6, 2021). "Environmental economist says Sask.'s new electric vehicle fee is 'mind-boggling'". CTV News Saskatoon. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  8. ^ Masson, Emmanuel (October 1, 2021). "Conduire une voiture électrique est maintenant plus cher en Saskatchewan". Radio-Canada.ca (in Canadian French). Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  9. ^ Ghania, Yasmine (May 2, 2022). "Want to buy an electric vehicle in Saskatchewan? It could take a year". CBC News. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
  10. ^ "First Canadian rare earth ingots processed in Saskatchewan". Regina Leader-Post. August 28, 2022. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  11. ^ Levy, Bryn (September 1, 2022). "Rare earths firm bringing $20 million facility to Saskatoon". Saskatoon StarPhoenix. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  12. ^ Patterson, Dayne (September 14, 2022). "Sask. could be crucial in the nation's electric vehicle industry — if Canada acts, report says". CBC News. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  13. ^ Craddock, Derek (December 7, 2022). "Can electric vehicles survive the harsh Saskatchewan cold?". Northeast Now. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  14. ^ Benson, Andrew (October 14, 2022). "City of Regina introduces first electric vehicle to municipal fleet". Global News. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  15. ^ Flemming, Mike (March 11, 2021). "City of Saskatoon adding four electric vehicles to its fleet as part of pilot project". Drive Tesla Canada. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
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