Federal departments are avoiding electric cars as too costly, says a federal report. The finding follows in-house research by the Department of Natural Resources that most drivers are also reluctant to buy zero emission vehicles.

“Electric vehicles and the infrastructure obviously are an important part of addressing the climate crisis,” said Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson. “Transportation is the second largest source of emissions in Canada. It is an important component of reducing in line with what we have committed to the world we would do.”