Thank you for your question, Mr. Ste-Marie.
Actually, the answer is very simple. At the moment, the way the rebates have been designed for electric vehicles means that basically only cars are eligible for a federal rebate when they are purchased. But more and more people need a sport utility vehicle, an SUV, or a pickup truck for family or work. Unfortunately, due to the price of those vehicles, they do not qualify for the federal rebate because they are still a little more expensive to purchase. Whether they are gas or electric, larger vehicles are always a little more expensive.
For electric SUVs and pickup trucks, increasing the rebate eligibility cap is intended to ensure regional equity, but also equity for Canadians who need larger vehicles.