Quebec EV Subsidy 2026: $2,000 — Ends December 31, Should You Rush?

If you live in Quebec and are thinking about buying an electric vehicle in 2026, timing matters. The province's Roulez vert subsidy is fixed at $2,000 for new battery EVs — a reduction from the $4,000 available before January 2026 — and it officially ends December 31, 2026. No extension has been announced. Here's what you need to know to make the right call.

Roulez Vert 2026: The Numbers

Note: Roulez vert's price cap ($65,000) is higher than the federal EVAP cap ($50,000). For vehicles priced between $50,001 and $65,000, you can still claim the $2,000 provincial subsidy but not the $5,000 federal rebate.

The Winning Combination: EVAP + Roulez Vert = $7,000

For Quebec buyers, the most advantageous scenario is purchasing a vehicle eligible for both programmes. The federal EVAP contributes $5,000 and Roulez vert adds $2,000 — a combined $7,000 rebate.

To qualify for both:

• Transaction value ≤ $50,000 (for EVAP)
• Vehicle assembled in Canada or a Canadian FTA-partner country (for EVAP)
• New BEV purchase or lease ≥ 12 months

Vehicles Eligible for Both Incentives

What About Chinese EVs in Quebec?

Here's the key distinction: Chinese EVs do qualify for Roulez vert. Quebec's provincial programme doesn't discriminate by country of manufacture. A BYD Dolphin or Chery Omoda E5 under $65,000 gets the $2,000 subsidy.

What they don't get: the federal EVAP ($5,000), because China has no FTA with Canada. So for a Chinese EV buyer in Quebec:

• Roulez vert: ✅ $2,000 available
• Federal EVAP: ❌ not eligible (assembly country)
• Total maximum savings: $2,000

Example: a BYD Seal at ~$44,990 minus $2,000 (Roulez vert) = ~$42,990 effective price. Competitive, but less advantageous than the ~$40,000 effective price for an Equinox EV with both incentives. Use our incentive calculator to compare your specific scenarios.

Should You Rush? The Real Deadline Pressure

With approximately eight months remaining on the Roulez vert clock, here's what to factor in:

• Lead times: Popular models can have 3–6 month delivery waits. Ordering in October risks a delivery past December 31.
• EVAP also drops Jan 1, 2027: The federal rebate decreases from $5,000 to $4,000 on January 1 — even if Roulez vert were extended, you'd lose $1,000 on the federal side.
• No extension announced: The CAQ government has given no signal of renewing Roulez vert past 2026.
• Budget-limited: Roulez vert operates until funds run out. In prior years, late applicants were sometimes turned away. First-come, first-served.

Practical conclusion: if you're in the market for a qualifying EV, aim for delivery before mid-November 2026 to give yourself comfortable margin before the deadline.

How to Claim Roulez Vert

Like EVAP, Roulez vert is applied directly at the point of sale. The dealer submits the claim to Transition énergétique Québec and applies the reduction to your contract. You need to:

• Be a Quebec resident
• Purchase (or lease for minimum 12 months) an eligible new vehicle
• Ensure the dealership participates in the programme

No additional forms to fill on your end — the dealer handles the paperwork.

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See exactly how much you can save with our EV incentive calculator. Get the full picture on provincial incentives across Canada, and explore models like the BYD Seal and BYD ATTO 3 that qualify for Roulez vert in Quebec.