[MetroMPG]

There aren't any special deals that I know of for insuring EV's in Canada. Definitely nothing that's government sponsored.

Insurance for the ForkenSwift (electric converted Metro) is basically the same as for the gasoline Firefly (same as the Metro). I only get 3rd party liability coverage (no coverage on the vehicle itself), and it's about $600 for a full year for either car.

Agreed: $6k for insurance is nuts. I'd be shopping around for both a different vehicle (if that's why it's so high) & different insurance company. Or raise your deductibles/cut your optional coverage.