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Ecocamionnage Program — Acquisition of used heavy vehicles
Supports cleaner used heavy vehicle acquisitions
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Deadline
March 31, 2028
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Companies, individuals, organizations, and municipalities can apply.
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Overview
Écocamionnage – Acquisition de véhicules lourds d’occasion helps eligible businesses, individuals, organizations, and municipalities in Quebec acquire used heavy vehicles with demonstrated environmental effectiveness, with support of up to 20% of the assistance available for a new vehicle. Funding covers eligible used electric, fuel cell, and plug-in hybrid heavy vehicles aged two to six years.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Acquisition of used electric, fuel cell, or plug-in hybrid heavy vehicles
Documents Needed
- The Demande d’aide financière pour l’acquisition d’un véhicule form and its annex
- A copy of the signed, non-cancellable order for the vehicle
- An internal by-law or resolution authorizing the person signing the application, order, and related documents or agreements
- A copy of the vehicle purchase invoice, a signed valid registration certificate, and the manufacturer’s vehicle description
- The certificat de vérification mécanique issued by the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ)
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies, individuals, organizations, and municipalities can apply.
- Applicants must be registered in the Registre des propriétaires et des exploitants de véhicules lourds of the Commission des transports du Québec with a satisfactory safety rating and provide a Québec enterprise number.
- Applicants must have their head office or an establishment in Quebec and be legally constituted for at least two years.
Who is not eligible
- Ministries, bodies, and enterprises of the Government of Quebec listed in Schedules 1, 2, and 3 of the Loi sur l’administration financière.
- Persons designated by the National Assembly.
- Federal departments and agencies.
- Applicants in bankruptcy or insolvency within the meaning of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
- Applicants, including subcontractors, listed in the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics, and applicants that failed to meet obligations related to prior Quebec government financial assistance after formal notice.
Eligible expenses
- Acquisition of used heavy vehicles
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- TVQ and GST
- Labour costs related to preparing the application
- Travel, delivery, and transport costs
- Administrative costs related to the application
Eligible geographic areas
- All administrative regions of Quebec
How to apply
- Submit to the Ministère the Demande d’aide financière pour l’acquisition d’un véhicule form and annex, a signed non-cancellable vehicle order, and an internal by-law or resolution authorizing the signatory.
- After the Ministère confirms eligibility, it informs the applicant of the maximum financial assistance available under this stream.
- Within 30 days to obtain the assistance, submit the vehicle purchase invoice, signed valid registration certificate, manufacturer’s vehicle description, and the SAAQ mechanical verification certificate.
Processing and Agreement
- After verifying the application’s eligibility, the Ministère informs the applicant of the maximum financial assistance that may be awarded under this stream.
- Financial assistance is paid in a single payment after the Minister’s approval and, where applicable, after the undertaking under article 4.5 is signed.
- No financial assistance is paid before the vehicle is delivered, and a vehicle can receive only one financial assistance payment.
- A subsidized vehicle cannot be sold or otherwise transferred without prior authorization before it has reached three years of use from the acquisition date.
- If the vehicle is sold before three years of use, the assistance paid must be repaid by the beneficiary on a monthly pro rata basis for the unused period.
Additional information
- The program is part of the Plan pour une économie verte 2030 and is financed by the Fonds d’électrification et de changements climatiques.
- Beneficiaries must acknowledge the Government of Quebec’s contribution in public communications and follow the visibility protocol for assistance programs.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Ecocamionnage Program — Acquisition of used heavy vehicles Program
What is the Ecocamionnage Program — Acquisition of used heavy vehicles?
Écocamionnage – Acquisition de véhicules lourds d’occasion helps eligible businesses, individuals, organizations, and municipalities in Quebec acquire used heavy vehicles with demonstrated environmental effectiveness, with support of up to 20% of the assistance available for a new vehicle. Funding covers eligible used electric, fuel cell, and plug-in hybrid heavy vehicles aged two to six years.
How much funding can be received?
Ecocamionnage Program — Acquisition of used heavy vehicles Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Ecocamionnage Program — Acquisition of used heavy vehicles program?
To be eligible for the Ecocamionnage Program — Acquisition of used heavy vehicles program, you must:
The applicant must be a company, individual, organization, or municipality.
The applicant must be registered in the Registre des propriétaires et des exploitants de véhicules lourds of the Commission des transports du Québec with a satisfactory safety rating and be the future owner or operator of the vehicle covered by the application.
The applicant must have its head office or an establishment in Quebec and be legally constituted for at least two years.
What expenses are eligible under Ecocamionnage Program — Acquisition of used heavy vehicles?
Acquisition of used electric, fuel cell, or plug-in hybrid heavy vehicles
Who can I contact for more information about the Ecocamionnage Program — Acquisition of used heavy vehicles?
You can contact Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec by email at ecocamionnage@transports.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1 888 717-8082, option 4.
Where is the Ecocamionnage Program — Acquisition of used heavy vehicles available?
The Ecocamionnage Program — Acquisition of used heavy vehicles program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Ecocamionnage Program — Acquisition of used heavy vehicles a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ecocamionnage Program — Acquisition of used heavy vehicles is a Grant and Funding