New vehicle rebate

The Québec government is offering individuals, businesses, organization and Québec municipalities a rebate of up to $8,000 on the purchase or lease of a new electric vehicle.

Please consult the detailed list of eligible new vehicles to determine the exact amount of the rebate now in force for the vehicle models that interest you.

Are you a company, a municipality or a public body that operates a road vehicle fleet? The Transportez vert government program Ce lien ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre. (in French only) might interest you.

Summary table of current rebates

The amount of the rebate depends on the type of vehicle and conditions such as the vehicle’s selling price, electric battery capacity, model year, year of purchase, etc. The vehicle must also be included on the list of eligible new vehicles.

Vehicle Type Other Conditions Rebate Amount
All-electric vehicles If the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) is less than $60,000 $8,000
Plug-in hybrid vehicles If the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) is less than $60,000 The amount of the rebate is calculated based on the capacity of the battery. $500, $4,000
or $8,000
Hydrogen-powered vehicles If the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) is less than $60,000
*Note: There are currently no eligible vehicles in this category.		 $8,000
Electric motorcycles $2,000
Limited-speed electric motorcycles (electric scooters) $500

Note concerning electric motorcycles

To be eligible for the program, electric motorcycles must be in the "open motorcycle" or "motor tricycle" category as defined by the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (CRC, c. 1038) and be entirely powered by electricity. They must be designed to travel on not more than three wheels and have a maximum speed of more than 70 km/h.

Note on electric scooters

The electric scooters eligible for the program must be included in the “limited-speed electric motorcycle” category in the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1038), which excludes electric power-assisted bicycles.

For more information

Eligibility requirements Eligible new vehicles Procedure to follow FAQ

About this program

The Roulez vert program was officially launched on January 1, 2012.

Please note that the Roulez vert program will remain in effect until the budget allocated for the program is completely exhausted or until such time as the Government decides to terminate it, with or without notice. It was confirmed on November 16, 2020, that the maximum $8,000 rebate provided for the purchase of an electric vehicle will be maintained until March 31, 2022.

Certain Roulez vert participation data can be consulted in the form of a computer graphics or by downloading the raw data.