Canada's electric vehicle (EV) market is facing a new challenge as owners of these eco-friendly vehicles begin to push back against a surprising expense: annual app fees. Several major manufacturers, including BMW and Hyundai, have started charging a minimum of $200 per year for access to premium features such as remote locking, climate control, and vehicle tracking. This fee is on top of the initial purchase price and ongoing costs of owning an EV, which can be significantly higher than their gas-guzzling counterparts. As more Canadians opt for EVs, concerns are growing about the financial burden of these additional fees and whether they will ultimately deter people from making the switch to electric.
Used EV buyers are balking at $200 yearly app fees for locking, AC, and tracking features Yahoo! Finance Canada
