The federal government wants Canadians to switch to electric vehicles. Are they interested?

With electric vehicle sales in Canada breaking records every year, the demand is clear, say advocates of EVs. But some observers say data shows that most Canadians still aren't particularly eager to buy one and that federal targets might be difficult to achieve.

The federal government wants Canadians to switch to electric vehicles. Are they interested?
Electric vehicles are pictured during the Fully Charged LIVE electric car show in Vancouver, B.C, on Friday, September 8, 2023.

With electric vehicle sales in Canada breaking records every year, the demand is clear, say advocates of EVs. But some observers say data shows that most Canadians still aren't particularly eager to buy one and that federal targets might be difficult to achieve.