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- Canada recorded a 55% jump in electric vehicle purchases in August 2026, still missing federal goals.
- JD Power analyst Robert Karwel said Canada is not on track for its EV targets.
- Karwel estimates EVs cost about $7,000 more than comparable gasoline cars, a gap he expects to shrink.
- Hybrid vehicles account for about 17% of the market and cost $3,000-$4,000 less than gasoline models.