Roulez Vert — Used vehicle rebate

• 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.

• 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• Any company seeking to acquire vehicles that were withdrawn at the written request of the manufacturer from the list of eligible used vehicles.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

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

• 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.