How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 3500% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Roulez Vert — Used vehicle rebate?

Roulez Vert — Used vehicle rebate is funded by Gouvernement du Québec

What are Roulez Vert — Used vehicle rebate's eligibility criterias?

The vehicle must be purchased from an automobile dealership established in Quebec. The applicant must reside in Quebec or be a business, organization, or municipality registered in Quebec. The used electric vehicle must be one to four years old from its model year.

Roulez Vert — Used vehicle rebate

Last Update: May 1, 2025

QC, Canada

Rebate on used electric vehicles in Quebec

Roulez Vert — Used vehicle rebate at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $3,500

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Retail trade

Grant Providers

Gouvernement du Québec

Status

Open

Overview of the Roulez Vert — Used vehicle rebate program

Get up to $3,500 to purchase an all-electric, used vehicle for your business, from a list of eligible vehicles.

Financing terms and conditions

Amount of financial aid: $2,000 from the Government of Quebec when purchasing an eligible used electric vehicle in 2025.
The exact amount of the rebate and eligibility are determined based on the date of registration of the vehicle in the name of the buyer.
Applicable taxes are calculated on the price of the vehicle before the application of the government grant.
The amounts of financial aid for electric vehicles will be subject to a gradual reduction in 2025 and 2026.

Eligible projects & activities

Purchase of a used fully electric vehicle from a dealership in Québec.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 3,500

Procure a used BMW i3 to transport elderly residents for appointments

$ 3,500

Acquisition of a used Hyundai Kona Electric for client home visits

$ 3,500

Purchase a used Tesla Model 3 to provide eco-tours

$ 3,500

Acquisition of a used Chevrolet Bolt for community services

$ 3,500

Purchase a used Nissan Leaf to enhance delivery services

$ 3,500

Purchasing a used Kia Soul EV for event logistics

Eligibility criteria of the Roulez Vert — Used vehicle rebate program

The applicant must be a business registered in the Registraire des entreprises and possess an establishment in Québec.
The used electric vehicle must be purchased from a car dealer that maintains an establishment in Québec.
The vehicle must be included on the list of eligible used electric vehicles.
The vehicle must have a model year between one and four years old (for vehicles registered since April 18, 2023).
The vehicle must be all-electric or hydrogen-powered, with a battery capacity of at least 8 kWh.
The equivalent new vehicle’s MSRP must be less than $65,000.
Proof of inspection evaluating the battery’s residual capacity must be submitted with the application.
The vehicle must be registered in Québec for at least 24 months if registered in the name of a car dealer, or at least 36 months if acquired for a vehicle fleet comprising three or more vehicles.
The business must comply with all program conditions.

Who is eligible?

Businesses registered with the Registraire des entreprises and operating an establishment in Québec
Québec municipalities
Public bodies established in Québec

Who is not eligible

Companies acquiring a used electric vehicle for the purpose of reselling or long-term leasing at the time of the transaction.
Businesses involved in transactions or donations between a business and its shareholders or directors.
Organizations wishing to purchase vehicles that have been rebuilt according to the full vehicle history report.
Entities interested in vehicles that have been converted to electric motorization.
Any company seeking to acquire vehicles that were withdrawn at the written request of the manufacturer from the list of eligible used vehicles.

Eligible expenses

Purchase of an eligible used fully electric vehicle from a dealer in Québec.

Eligible geographic areas

Québec

Eligibility criteria of the Roulez Vert — Used vehicle rebate program

Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.

Purchased from a Québec car dealer
Vehicle must come from outside Québec or be registered in Québec for the first time
Vehicle must not have been subject to a previous new or used vehicle rebate under the Roulez vert program
Must be on the list of eligible used electric vehicles (specific model year and version)
Battery of the vehicle must have a capacity of 8 kWh or more
Vehicle’s MSRP for the new equivalent must be less than $65,000
Vehicle must be between one and four years old in relation to their model year
Proof of inspection of the vehicle’s battery capacity must be submitted
Vehicle must remain registered in Québec for at least 12 months (general) and up to 36 months (specific cases)
The applicant must reside in Québec or be a business/organization established in Québec
Vehicle must not be involved in certain ineligible transactions (e.g., rebuilt, converted to electric, reselling aim)
Payment and registration criteria must be met

How to apply to the Roulez Vert — Used vehicle rebate program

Eligibility Check

Consult the list of eligible used electric vehicles and check that the desired model and year are included.
Make sure that the vehicle has not already received a subsidy for a new or used vehicle.

Vehicle Purchase

Purchase the vehicle from an established automobile dealer in Quebec.
Obtain proof of inspection showing the battery's remaining capacity.

Vehicle registration

Submission of the request

Use the online services of the program to submit your grant application along with all required documents.

Grant Confirmation

Once approved, the grant can be applied directly by the dealer on the purchase contract or be received after a few weeks.

Additional information

The Roulez vert program will be temporarily suspended from February 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. Vehicles registered during this suspension period are not eligible for financial assistance.
The list of eligible used electric vehicles is updated on January 1 and September 15 each year, allowing for the addition of newly marketed models.
The reduction in financial assistance amounts is ongoing, with lower rebates planned for 2025 and 2026. Applicants should verify the current value and planned reductions.
The applicable taxes are calculated on the vehicle’s price before the government rebate is deducted.
The date of registration in the applicant's name determines eligibility and the amount of the rebate, regardless of the purchase date.
If the rebate is applied by the dealer, administration fees should not be charged for this process. Applicants can alternatively refuse the dealer’s processing and apply online themselves.
The Québec government reserves the right to modify the Roulez vert program’s eligibility requirements and rebate amounts at any time.
Non-compliance with program conditions may lead to the requirement to repay any grant funds received.