71 Percent of Canadians Say EV Mandates ‘Unrealistic,’ Want it Scrapped: Survey

Honda employees work along the vehicle assembly line before an event announcing plans for a Honda electric vehicle battery plant in Alliston, Ont., on April 25, 2024. The Canadian Press/Nathan Denette

A majority of Canadians say the federal government’s Electric Vehicle (EV) mandate that prohibits the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035 is “unrealistic” and should be scrapped, according to a new survey.

The national poll conducted by Leger heard from 1,617 respondents, and found that 71 percent agreed with a statement that said, “This target is unrealistic and will cost too much. It should be rolled back.” Meanwhile, 29 percent of respondents agreed with a statement supportive of the mandate that said, “This target is necessary and should be kept in place despite the challenges it poses.”