ZEV

Quebec’s zero-emission vehicle sector

Quebec must continue to distinguish itself as the North American leader in manufacturing 100% electric vehicles, such as school buses, medium and heavy vehicles, and specialized and recreational vehicles.

This priority axis includes all aspects related to the manufacture of zero-emission vehicles (ZEV), as well as managing and converting vehicle fleets, telematics, infrastructure connectivity and environmental intelligence, growing shared mobility solutions, reducing car travel and improving city accessibility, all determining factors of sustainable transport.

OUR VISION

To reduce the growth of vehicle fleets through public transit and shared vehicle fleets, whether cars or trucks.

Ideas backed by Propulsion Québec

  1. The cluster’s priority is, first and foremost, to enable the electrification of medium and heavy vehicles and to promote the modal shift away from cars and towards public transit.

    Although they only represent a small portion of vehicles on the roads, heavy vehicles generate 28% of the road transport sector’s emissions.[1] In the fight against climate change, it is therefore in our best interest to prioritize this sector, which could revolutionize transport in Quebec. In conjunction with the electrification of vehicles, slowing the growth of vehicle fleets by focusing on public transit and shared vehicle fleets is a solution for decarbonizing the transportation and mobility sector.

  2. Encourage governments to pursue their efforts around medium and heavy transport.

    Several jurisdictions around the world have set ambitious targets and standards with respect to decarbonization and light vehicle zero-emissions transport, but also with respect to medium and heavy transport. The ZEV standard for light vehicles implemented by Quebec is one of the most ambitious in the world, but this type of standard is also necessary for medium and heavy vehicles at the provincial and federal level.

  3. Encourage the continuation and extension of programs supporting the purchase of ZEVs.

    In Quebec and Canada, there are incentive programs to support the purchase of zero-emission vehicles. These programs have a direct impact on a company’s decision to make the transition. This is why we are fighting to continue and extend these programs.

  4. Support all aid targeted towards the manufacturing sector, R&D and the marketing of innovations.

    There are many companies in the province of Quebec that are involved in manufacturing ZEVs and their components. Our role is to support the growth of our sector.

Key numbers

204 298

100% electric vehicles (regardless of type) registered in Quebec as of June 30, 2024.[2]

2.8%

of all vehicles registered in Quebec as of June 30, 2024 are 100% electric (regardless of type).[2]

13%

of school buses in Quebec are 100% electric as of June 30, 2024. School buses make up the biggest category of electric vehicles in Quebec.[2]

650

trucks or tractor trailers registered in Quebec for institutional, professional or commercial use as of June 30, 2024 are 100% electric.[2]

42%

of all 100% electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles registered in Canada as of March 31, 2024 are registered in Quebec.[3]

Sources

[1] Quebec Ministry of the Environment, the Fight Against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks (MELCCFP), L’inventaire québécois des émissions de gaz à effet de serre en 2021 et leur évolution depuis 1990 – available in French only
[2] Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ)
[3] Association des Véhicules Électriques du Québec (AVEQ)

For more information

Romain Gayet

Director, Zero Emission Vehicule Sector

With the financial support of: