Question 1

How much does it cost to list my electric car on Car Spot?

Accepted Answer

Listing is free for the first 7 days — no commission if your car sells within that period. You only pay if you choose to extend your listing beyond 7 days.

Question 2

What should I check when buying a used electric car in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Always request a battery health report showing State of Health (SoH) — look for 75–80% or above. Confirm whether the car was originally purchased under the federal iZEV incentive (up to C$5,000) or a provincial rebate such as Ontario's NRCAN program or BC's SCRAP-IT scheme. Check cold-weather range data for your province and verify the charging connector type.

Question 3

How is the running cost calculated?

Accepted Answer

We multiply your daily distance (km) by the EV's energy use (kWh/100km), then multiply by your electricity rate (cents/kWh). Canadian residential rates vary widely: Quebec averages around 7 cents/kWh while Ontario and Alberta are typically 14–17 cents/kWh. Winter preconditioning can add 10–20% to your energy use.

Question 4

What is battery health (SoH) and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

State of Health is the percentage of original battery capacity still available. A new EV is 100% SoH; after several years it may fall to 85–90%. Below 75–80% you will notice a meaningful loss of range — particularly important in Canadian winters. Most manufacturers warrant the battery for 8 years or 160,000 km.

Question 5

How long does it take to charge an electric car?

Accepted Answer

A Level 2 home charger (7–11 kW) adds roughly 40–60 km of range per hour. A DC fast charger (50–350 kW) can bring a depleted pack to 80% in 20–45 minutes. Canada's growing network of fast chargers along the Trans-Canada Highway makes longer road trips increasingly practical.

Electric Cars for Sale in Canada

How much could you save?

Featured electric cars

Electric car guides for Canadian buyers

Electric car FAQs

How much does it cost to list my electric car on Car Spot?

What should I check when buying a used electric car in Canada?

How is the running cost calculated?

What is battery health (SoH) and why does it matter?

How long does it take to charge an electric car?