What vehicles are considered eligible?

To be eligible for a contribution under Stream 2, the vehicle(s) impacted or purchased as part of the project must be within the following weight classes:

Weight class Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
Class 2B Between 3,856 kg and 4,536 kg
Class 3 Between 4,536 kg and 6,350 kg
Class 4 Between 6,350 kg and 7,257 kg
Class 5 Between 7,257 kg and 8,845 kg
Class 6 Between 8,845 kg and 11,793 kg
Class 7 11,793 kg and 14,969 kg
Class 8 More than 14,969 kg

Note: Cargo vans, cutaway vans, and step vans for commercial use are eligible vehicles.

What vehicles are considered ineligible?

  • SUVs;
  • Pickup trucks;
  • Public transit buses;
  • School buses;
  • Off-road vehicles used for recreational purposes;
  • Marine or air transportation vehicles; and
  • Vans that are not cargo, cutaway, or step used for commercial purposes.

Note: For repower projects the vehicle(s) must be in service at the time of application.

Contact us

During the application period, program employees and review committee members are not at liberty to meet with applicants, discuss program details, or answer specific questions related to their projects.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please email us at: freightassessment-evaluationdeflotte@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.