Home EV charger in Quebec: cost, installation and the $600 rebate (2026)

According to the Régie de l'énergie FAQ (undated page, consulted October 14, 2026), a 240-volt charger can cost roughly $600 to $1,300 to buy, and installation roughly $400 to $1,100, before taxes. These are approximate amounts and may not reflect current prices. On average, the charger and its installation cost $1,500. Costs can be higher if the electrical panel must be replaced or the wiring buried. The Quebec government adds that a 50- or 80-amp charger may require upgrading the electrical panel or adding a subpanel, which can raise installation costs by several hundred dollars. The power you choose has a direct effect on the bill. These ranges are ballpark figures. Get several quotes from electrical contractors before you decide.

For a detached house, a row house, a semi-detached house or a duplex (a building with one or two dwellings), the rebate is a flat $600. The main conditions: • You must own a fully electric vehicle, a plug-in hybrid or an electric motorcycle registered in Quebec when you apply. Owners of a used vehicle can also apply, if the applicant and the installation address differ from earlier claims for that vehicle. • The charger must be new, Level 2 (208 or 240 volts), bought from a Canadian retailer and on the list of eligible chargers. For chargers acquired after April 1, 2026, only connected (smart) chargers are eligible; the invoice date is what counts. • You must have paid at least $600 before taxes for the charger itself. Delivery, accessories, extended warranties, network fees and taxes do not count. • Installation costs are not eligible for a house or duplex: the rebate covers only buying or leasing the charger. • Leasing is eligible if the contract is for at least 36 months. • Only one charger can be subsidized per new vehicle registered in the applicant's name. • Expenses must have been made on or after January 1, 2024, while the program was in effect. A charger bought and installed between February 1 and March 31, 2025 (when Roulez vert was suspended) is not eligible. • A charger you got for free, for example from a company that offers rewards for home charging, is not eligible. A promotion that covers part of the price may also make you ineligible. Under its framework, the Écorecharge program ends on March 31, 2028. Meeting the criteria does not guarantee payment.

In Quebec, electrical work must be done by a contractor holding the appropriate Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) licence, subclass 16, Electrical contractor, in compliance with Chapter V, Electricity, of the Construction Code. According to the RBQ, this licence is obtained from the Corporation des maîtres électriciens du Québec (CMEQ), which acts as the Quebec government's mandatary. The government compares installing a 240-volt charger to installing a range or dryer outlet. Keep the invoice for the work: it is your proof of installation for the rebate. It must show your name, the address of the work, the installation date, the contractor's name, their RBQ licence number and the detailed cost. A quote or estimate is not enough. If a 240-volt outlet installed by an electrician already exists and suits the charger (rating, dedicated circuit, outdoor use), a portable charger can sometimes be plugged in without new work. If in doubt, have an electrical contractor check the outlet. In that case, you provide photos of the installed charger and the outlet, plus an overall view of the house showing the street number.

Most home chargers deliver 7.2 kW (30 amps) to 12 kW (50 amps). The Quebec government points out that a home charger does not need to be very powerful, since most charging happens overnight. • Approximate charging time: battery capacity (kWh) divided by charger power (kW). For example, a 60 kWh battery on a 7.2 kW charger: 60 ÷ 7.2 = about 8 h 20 min for a full charge. • The vehicle's on-board charger limits the AC power it accepts. If your vehicle accepts at most 7.2 kW, a 12 kW charger will not charge it any faster. Check this figure in the manufacturer's specifications before you buy. • A 30- or 40-amp charger adds 40 to 60 km of range per hour of charging, according to the Quebec government. Other things to check: • Hardwired charger (connected to the panel by an electrician) or portable Level 2 charger (plugged into a NEMA 14-50 or NEMA 6-50 outlet). • Connector: J1772 (the common Level 2 standard in North America) or NACS, standardized as SAE J3400 (Tesla and recent vehicles from several manufacturers). Adapters exist; check your vehicle's connector and the manufacturer's recommendations. • Cable length: usually 6 to 8 metres. A cable that is too long or too thick is harder to handle in winter.

On Hydro-Québec's Rate D in effect since April 1, 2026, energy costs 7.065¢ per kWh for the first 40 kWh per day, then 11.142¢ per kWh for the rest, before taxes. According to Hydro-Québec, vehicle charging is usually billed at the second-tier price, about 12.81¢ per kWh with taxes (11.142¢ plus GST and QST), at the rate in effect on April 1, 2026 ("Calculez vos économies" page, consulted October 14, 2026). Example: adding 50 kWh to the battery costs about 50 × $0.1281 = $6.41, taxes included, at the second-tier price. Over a year, the Quebec government estimates $300 to $400 more on the electricity bill for a fully electric vehicle driven 20,000 km, if 85% of charging is done at home. The cost varies with the vehicle and its battery. Hydro-Québec recommends avoiding charging during winter peak periods, from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. A connected charger lets you schedule charging outside those hours. Hydro-Québec, including through its subsidiary Hilo, also offers energy management tools. As of October 14, 2026, Hilo states that only EVduty Smart-Home chargers are compatible with its smart charging service; check compatibility with Hilo and the charger manufacturer.

Fictional example, with amounts within the Régie de l'énergie ranges, for an eligible connected charger installed in a house: • Charger: $900.00 • Installation by an electrician: $700.00 • Subtotal before taxes: $1,600.00 • GST (5%): $80.00 • QST (9.975%): $159.60 • Total with taxes: $1,839.60 • Less the Écorecharge rebate: −$600.00 • Net cost: $1,239.60 The $600 is paid after installation, so you pay the full amount up front. To check the taxes on a quote, use our GST and QST calculator.

• Have the charger installed first: it must be in place when you apply, and the vehicle must be in your possession. • Gather the purchase invoice or lease contract for the charger and the installation invoice (or photos, if no electrician was needed). Invoices must be in the name of the vehicle owner. • Apply through the online services shared by the Roulez vert and Écorecharge programs. If you already received the Roulez vert rebate for your vehicle, you already have an account. • Once the claim is approved, you enter your social insurance number in your online file. The rebate is then mailed to you as a cheque within four to six weeks.

If you live in a building with three or more dwellings and shared parking, a separate Écorecharge component applies. It gives $600 for the charger and, if the building's electrical infrastructure has not already been upgraded, 50% of eligible installation costs, up to $5,000 in total for purchase and installation. The installation amount is not available in some recent buildings (for example, a three- or four-unit building built after October 1, 2018, or a building with five or more units built after Chapter V, Electricity, of the Construction Code came into force), or if the building manager or condo association already received help to upgrade the electrical infrastructure. Talk to your manager or condo association before spending anything.

Some charger manufacturers and network operators offer rewards of 3¢ to 15¢ per kWh charged at home, and sometimes a free charger. These offers are based on the federal Clean Fuel Regulations. The Quebec government publishes a list of the companies involved. Note: a charger you got for free is not eligible for the $600 rebate. Do the math before choosing one option or the other.