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Plug-in electric vehicles in the Northwest Territories

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As of September 2021, there were 10 battery electric vehicles and 12 plug-in hybrid vehicles registered in the Northwest Territories.[1]

Government policy

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As of January 2022, the territorial government offered tax rebates of $5,000 for electric vehicle purchases, and $500 for charging station installations; however, as of July 2022, the territorial government does not offer any tax incentives.[2][3]

Charging stations

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As of February 2022, there were six public charging stations in the Northwest Territories, all of which were AC level 2.[1]

Manufacturing

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The Northwest Territories has been proposed as a hub for mining of minerals for use in electric vehicles.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ a b Yakub, Mehanaz (February 8, 2022). "Charging up the North: Yukon, Northwest Territories are doubling down on EV infrastructure". Electric Autonomy. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  2. ^ Tucker, Amy (July 14, 2022). "Feds promise $414K to N.W.T. to install up to 72 electric car chargers". CBC News. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  3. ^ Lamberink, Liny (January 17, 2022). "N.W.T. government investigating network of electric vehicle charging stations". CBC News. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  4. ^ Williams, Ollie (April 25, 2022). "Deal will take minerals from NWT to European electric vehicles". Cabin Radio. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  5. ^ "Another phase in place for NWT rare earths". NNSL Media. September 30, 2022. Retrieved October 31, 2022.