Quebec Brings Back EV Rebates, Announces New EV Tax Starting in 2027
As part of its 2025-2026 Budget, Quebec yesterday announced that its “Roulez vert” incentive program, which was suspended for two months on February 1 due to a lack of funds, will resume on April 1 as promised.
The incentives include up to $4,000 for the purchase or long-term lease of a fully electric vehicle and up to $2,000 for a plug-in hybrid. They are still planned to be cut in half on January 1, 2026 and then completely phased out in 2027.
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That’s not the only bad news for EV and PHEV drivers in the province, mind you. Starting March 31, 2027, they’ll have to pay a new annual tax of $125 and $62.50, respectively, to help pay for road maintenance and public transit services, as do other drivers through the fuel tax and vehicle registrations.
The Quebec government expects to generate $380 million in new revenue by 2029-2030 with this measure.
Furthermore, EVs and PHEVs will no longer get a free pass on toll bridges and ferries, also beginning on March 31, 2027. That’s been the way since 2016 as the province aimed to encourage people to buy zero-emission vehicles.
Eliminating this other incentive could bring in another $75 million by 2029-2030.
