I think the Liberal government is just being realistic here. If you limit the rebates to vehicles with a base price of less than $45,000, then you are excluding many vehicle options for the consumer. There are many people who are driven to chose a certain size or type of vehicle to purchase. If they can get this vehicle in an EV format, we'll. then that's a bonus.
Some people just want a pick-up, SUV or luxury vehicle. You won't convince these people to choose a Prius just because it's an electric. If however you can get your Ford F150 as an electric, I think many people would do so.
If the governments intent is to get as many people to purchase EVs as possible, then broadening the rebate program is the proper way to go.........
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