EVAP Eligible: Mazda Lowers Pricing of the 2026 Mazda CX-70 PHEV and CX-90 PHEV

Mazda Canada made a pricing change on June 2, 2026 that opens up federal incentive eligibility on two of its plug-in hybrid models. The 2026 CX-70 PHEV GS-SC now starts at $48,999, and the 2026 CX-90 PHEV GS now starts at $49,999, both landing under the $50,000 cap required by the Electric Vehicle Affordability Program, or EVAP.

If a plug-in hybrid has been on your radar but the price tag gave you pause, this update changes the calculation. Here’s what the new pricing means and how the incentive works.

New Starting Prices

• Both trims are now priced under the $50,000 EVAP cap
• Higher CX-70 PHEV and CX-90 PHEV trims, including GT and Signature variants, keep their existing pricing and remain above the threshold
• The updated pricing took effect June 2, 2026

How EVAP Eligibility Works

EVAP incentives apply to vehicles with a final transaction value of $50,000 or less. Buyers who qualify can receive up to $2,500 toward a CX-70 PHEV GS-SC or CX-90 PHEV GS. Since the cap is based on the final transaction value rather than the base MSRP, it’s worth keeping an eye on how added options affect the total before assuming eligibility is guaranteed.

Built for Daily Electric Driving

The CX-70 PHEV GS-SC offers an estimated 51 km of electric-only range, while the CX-90 PHEV GS offers an estimated 42 km. Both are calibrated for the kind of driving most Canadians do most often: short trips, daily commutes, and errands, all of which can be completed without using a drop of fuel, while the gasoline engine remains available whenever a longer drive comes up.

What You Get at This Price

An entry price doesn’t mean a stripped-down build. The CX-70 PHEV GS-SC comes standard with a 12.3-inch Mazda Connect touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Alexa Built-in, an eight-speaker audio system, dual-zone automatic climate control, a 10-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar, and leatherette seating with a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. Standard safety technology includes Smart Brake Support, Blind Spot Monitoring, Mazda Radar Cruise Control, Driver Attention Alert, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

Both the CX-70 and CX-90 platforms share the same underlying engineering, including standard i-Activ All-Wheel Drive and Mazda’s Kinematic Posture Control, which is tuned to reduce body lift through corners and keep occupants feeling settled rather than tossed around.

What This Means When You’re Ready to Buy

A lower entry price paired with a federal incentive narrows the gap between Mazda’s mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid SUVs. For drivers who want the flexibility of electric-only trips around town without giving up the option of a longer road trip on gasoline power, the GS-SC and GS trims are now easier to justify than they were before June 2026.

It’s also worth remembering that incentive programs can change their terms over time, so confirming current EVAP eligibility at the point of sale is a good habit no matter which trim you’re considering.

For families weighing a three-row CX-90 against a two-row CX-70, the price change gives both plug-in hybrid options a similar starting point relative to their mild hybrid counterparts, which makes the decision less about affordability and more about which layout and seating configuration actually fits day-to-day life. Anyone unsure whether their typical driving pattern lines up well with a plug-in hybrid, particularly around home charging access, is better off asking those questions before signing than after.

Visit King Mazda

King Mazda in Saint John can confirm current EVAP eligibility on the CX-70 PHEV GS-SC and CX-90 PHEV GS and help you understand exactly how the incentive applies to your purchase. Drop by to learn more.