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Roulez Vert: Rebate for charging station at work

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Quebec's workplace charging-station aid now runs as the Écorecharge program: up to 50% of eligible costs (max $500,000 per site and per enterprise) toward workplace EV charging, if approved. The application runs in French.

Know a business owner this could help?
“Use the online services to submit your application for financial assistance for the acquisition of an electric vehicle or a charging station.”

From the official program page

At a glance

Maximum supportUnder the successor Ecorecharge program: 50% of eligible expenses ('50 % des depenses admissibles'); maximum assistance per site and per enterprise is $500,000 ('Le montant maximal de l'aide financiere Ecorecharge accordee, par site et par entreprise, est de 500 000 $'). For Level 2 stations the assistance for the station plus electrical infrastructure cannot exceed double the station's acquisition cost; for DC fast chargers it cannot exceed the station's acquisition cost.
Issued byGouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Administered byRoulez vert program, Gouvernement du Quebec (Ministere des Transports / administered with Hydro-Quebec)
RegionQuebec

Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.

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Is this for you?

  • You run a business in Quebec and want to install EV charging stations at your workplace.
  • You prefer a non-repayable grant over a loan to reduce your upfront equipment costs.
  • You can navigate a French-only application portal or have someone who can help you with the language.

Probably not the right fit if

  • You operate outside of Quebec, since this funding is strictly for businesses within the province.
  • You need an English-language application process, as the official portal is available in French only.
  • You cannot pay the full cost of the chargers upfront, since you may have to pay first and be paid back later.

How much you'd realistically get

For example, on a $10,000 eligible project, that's up to about $5,000 back.

Up to 50% of eligible expenses under Écorecharge, to a maximum of $500,000 per site and per enterprise; per-connector limits may apply.

What may be supported

  • Installation of Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations at a business workplace.
  • Purchase of charging hardware and associated electrical work for business premises.

How applying works

Effort: moderateThe online application is in French only. Expect to gather detailed quotes and installation plans. The official page does not list all the eligibility rules, so ask the program office before you apply.

  1. 01Read the Roulez vert program rules on quebec.ca to find the eligibility rules and funding caps for businesses.
  2. 02Contact Roulez vert customer service to confirm the exact amount, payment timing, and required documents for your specific business type.
  3. 03Prepare your installation quotes and business documentation, ensuring you have the necessary French-language information if required by the portal.
  4. 04Submit your application via the Roulez vert online services portal (French only).
  5. 05Wait for approval or payment instructions.

Who to ask: Roulez vert customer service: https://www.quebec.ca/en/transports/electric-transportation/financial-assistance-electric-vehicle/customer-service

Documents commonly required

  • Proof of business registration in Quebec.
  • Detailed quotes for the purchase and installation of EV charging stations.
  • Proof of purchase and installation invoices (if reimbursement is retroactive).
  • Documents showing you meet the eligibility rules of the Écorecharge program.

What to know before you count on it

  • The application portal is in French only, which may require translation assistance or a bilingual team member.
  • Per-connector caps can apply under the Écorecharge program rules. Confirm your exact eligible amount before you buy.

What are your odds?

Approval is not automatic and depends on the program budget.

Frequently asked questions

How much money will I get?

Écorecharge covers up to 50% of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $500,000 per site and per enterprise. Per-connector limits may apply. Confirm the per-connector limits in the program rules before you buy.

Do I have to pay first?

The official page does not say how payment works. Ask the Roulez vert customer service team whether you pay first and are paid back later.

Can I apply in English?

No, the online services for the Roulez vert program are available in French only.

Is this grant taxable?

Grants are generally considered taxable income. You should ask your accountant how this subsidy affects your tax return.

What you can combine it with

This program is part of the Roulez vert family of programs. The official page does not say whether you can combine it with other provincial incentives. Ask the program office before you apply.

Related programs

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Transportez vert: Direct current fast charging station

Up to $50,000

Quebec's Ecorecharge program pays back 50% of eligible costs when your business installs DC fast chargers.

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