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Plug-in electric vehicles in Manitoba

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As of June 2021, there were around 800 electric vehicles (not including plug-in hybrid vehicles) registered in Manitoba.[1] As of 2021, about 0.8% of all new vehicles registered in Manitoba were electric.[2]

Government policy

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As of September 2022, the provincial government does not offer any tax incentives for electric vehicle purchases.[3]

Manufacturing

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Manitoba has been proposed as a hub for the mining of lithium to be used in electric vehicle batteries.[4][5][6]

By region

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Brandon

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As of March 2022, there were eight public charging stations in Brandon.[7]

Winnipeg

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As of April 2022, there were 15 public charging stations in Winnipeg, three of which were DC charging stations.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Robert Elms Shares the Story of Electric Vehicles in Manitoba". Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce. June 21, 2021. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
  2. ^ Crabb, Josh (June 7, 2022). "Manitoba drivers looking to go electric amid soaring gas prices face long delays". CTV News. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  3. ^ "Government Incentives". Canadian Automobile Association. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
  4. ^ Vadeboncoeur, Dan (September 2, 2022). "Manitoba lithium mine ready for electric vehicle boom". CTV News. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
  5. ^ Hanley, Steve (September 7, 2022). "Snow Lake To Supply Enough Lithium For 5 Million Electric Car Batteries Over 10 Years". CleanTechnica. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
  6. ^ "Lithium mining company says it can supply 500k EVs by 2025". Muscle Cars & Trucks. September 8, 2022. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
  7. ^ Harewood, Keesha (March 30, 2022). "Experts say Manitoba isn't ready for Canada's electric car mandate". Global News. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  8. ^ Anderson, Hal (April 1, 2022). "HAL'S HEADLINES: Electric vehicle infrastructure lacking". Winnipeg Sun. Retrieved May 24, 2022.