Roulez Vert and Quebec EV Incentives in 2026: What Fleets Can Still Claim

Quebec has paid out electric vehicle rebates since 2012, and 2026 is the last full year to claim the biggest one. The Roulez vert vehicle rebate ends on December 31, 2026, the charging-station rebates moved into a new program called Écorecharge in March, and a new federal rebate replaced the old iZEV. If you operate a fleet in Quebec, the money is real, but the rules changed under your feet this year. Here is what is active, how much it pays, who qualifies, and when it disappears.

Quebec and federal EV incentives at a glance (2026)

Roulez vert: the rebate on the vehicle

The Roulez vert program is Quebec's financial assistance for the purchase or lease of an electric vehicle. It is open to individuals, companies, organizations and municipalities, so a commercial fleet qualifies directly, whether you buy outright or sign on as a long-term lessee.

In 2026, the maximum government rebate on a new vehicle is:

• $2,000 for a fully electric vehicle
• $1,000 for a plug-in hybrid with a 15 kWh battery or larger, or $500 below that
• $2,000 for a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle
• $500 for an electric motorcycle

A used fully electric vehicle qualifies for up to $1,000. Check the eligible vehicle list for the exact amount on a given model, since the rebate is tied to the vehicle.

These amounts are a fraction of what they once were. A fully electric vehicle drew $7,000 in 2024, $4,000 in 2025, $2,000 in 2026, and $0 in 2027. The program ends completely on December 31, 2026.

One condition trips up buyers more than any other: it is the vehicle's registration date, not the order or deposit date, that determines eligibility and the amount. A vehicle ordered in 2026 but registered in 2027 receives nothing, so build that timing into your delivery schedule. Vehicles registered during the program's suspension, between February 1 and March 31, 2025, are not eligible. You can claim the rebate at the dealership at the point of sale, or apply yourself through the program's online services by creating an account and submitting your documents.

EVAP: the new federal rebate that replaced iZEV

The old federal iZEV rebate closed in early 2025 once its funding ran out. As of February 16, 2026, the Electric Vehicle Affordability Program, or EVAP, took its place.

EVAP offers up to $5,000 for a battery-electric or fuel cell vehicle and up to $2,500 for a plug-in hybrid. The transaction has to come in at $50,000 or less, with no ceiling on EVs made in Canada, and the vehicle has to appear on the official EVAP vehicle list. The program received $2.275 billion and runs until March 31, 2031, the one piece of this picture without a looming end date. It stacks with Roulez vert on the same eligible vehicle and is applied at the dealership. Check the vehicle list first, since heavier commercial vans often sit above the threshold.

Écorecharge: money for the charging station

The charging-station rebates that used to sit inside Roulez vert moved into a separate program, Écorecharge, on March 17, 2026, and runs until March 31, 2028. It funds the purchase and installation of charging stations at home, in multiple dwellings, and for businesses.

Home charging station

If you own an electric vehicle when you apply, you can claim a $600 grant toward a home charging station. It has to be a Level 2 unit, which runs on a 240-volt circuit and almost always needs a qualified electrician, since the work can require changes to your electrical panel. Since April 1, 2026, only connected charging stations, meaning smart chargers on the eligible models list, qualify. You must spend more than $600 before taxes on the station and keep the invoice in your name as proof of purchase and installation. For fleets that let drivers charge at home, this offsets the cost of equipping a driver's residence and supports a clean reimbursement policy.

Multiple dwellings and buildings

For an individual station in the parking area of a multiple dwelling, assistance can reach $5,000, made up of a fixed $600 for the station plus 50% of eligible installation expenses in certain cases, depending on the building's construction date. Building owners and condominium syndicates have a separate component covering charging-solution analysis, electrical infrastructure upgrades, and installation projects, and businesses have their own stream.

ZEVIP: federal funding for depot and fleet charging

For charging at scale, the federal Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program funds chargers in public places, on-street, in multi-unit buildings, at workplaces, and for vehicle fleets. It covers 50% of total project costs up to $2 million per project for most applicants, up to $5 million for delivery organizations, and 75% up to $2 million for Indigenous organizations.

The program is funded through March 31, 2027, and was recapitalized with $400 million in Budget 2022. For owners and operators of charging infrastructure, including fleets, the 2026 continuous intake is open now, with a $9 million notional allocation accepted on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis until funds are fully committed, not on a fixed application deadline. Have your depot project costed and ready to submit rather than waiting for a future window, since this one closes the moment the funding runs out.

Municipal top-ups

Some Quebec municipalities add local rebates on top of the provincial grant, usually $100 to $500 for a residential Level 2 station. The City of Dorval, for example, reimburses 50% up to $500, one per residence, on proof of purchase and installation invoices. These are separate from Écorecharge, so a resident can often combine the municipal rebate with the $600 provincial grant. Check your drivers' municipality before installing.

How the programs stack, and why timing matters

Stacked together, a qualifying light-duty EV in Quebec can pull up to $2,000 from Roulez vert and up to $5,000 from EVAP on the vehicle, $600 per home charger and up to $5,000 per multi-unit station through Écorecharge, plus any municipal top-up, and 50% or more of a depot build through ZEVIP. Incentives vary by province, so a fleet operating across British Columbia, Ontario or Alberta should map the support location by location, while federal EVAP and ZEVIP apply nationwide.

The real constraint is timing. The richest vehicle rebate, Roulez vert, is gone after this year, and ZEVIP's owners/operators funding runs out on a first-come, first-served basis rather than a fixed date. That is the case for moving in 2026 rather than waiting. It is also where coordination becomes the work, since each program has its own eligibility list, registration rules, invoice requirements, and application window. 7Gen handles that for fleet operators: identifying active programs, stacking them, and building charging, energy management, and maintenance into a single monthly cost. See our guide to Canadian EV fleet incentives and the real cost of EV charging for Canadian fleets.

→ Use our free TCO Calculator to compare EV vs. ICE fleet costs for your operation.

How to apply, step by step

1. Confirm the vehicle or charging station is on the relevant eligible list before you buy.
2. Keep every invoice in the fleet's or driver's name, showing the price paid and the installation details.
3. For the vehicle rebate, have the dealer apply it at the point of sale, or apply online.
4. For a charging station, hire a qualified electrician, then create your account in the program's online services and submit the required documents before the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Is Roulez vert really ending? Yes. The vehicle rebate drops to $0 for any vehicle registered on or after January 1, 2027. Écorecharge, EVAP and ZEVIP continue past 2026.

Can a fleet claim on more than one vehicle? Yes. The vehicle rebate applies per eligible vehicle, so a fleet can claim on each EV it adds. The home charging grant is generally one per residence.

Can I combine federal and provincial rebates? Yes, on the vehicle. EVAP and Roulez vert stack on the same EV, and a municipal rebate can often be added to the Écorecharge charging grant.

Is the ZEVIP charging infrastructure program still accepting applications? Yes, for owners and operators of charging infrastructure. The 2026 continuous intake is open now and funded on a first-come, first-served basis until the allocation is used up, so applying early matters more than waiting for a new call.

The clock is ticking on the biggest rebate

The most important date in this guide is December 31, 2026. After it, the Roulez vert vehicle rebate is zero, and a vehicle must be registered, not just ordered, to count. The largest stackable advantage for a Quebec fleet exists only for the rest of this year. If electrification is on your roadmap, this is the year the numbers work hardest in your favour.

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