Quebec Sets Strict 2035 ICE Sales Ban, Including PHEVs, Sending Clear Message on Electric Vehicles
Key Ideas
- Quebec's proposed regulation to ban ICE sales by 2035 is the strictest in Canada, encompassing PHEVs and sending a strong message on electric vehicle adoption.
- The ban only permits zero-emission vehicles post-2035, including fully electric vehicles and those powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
- Used ICE vehicles from model year 2035 or newer will be banned for sale in Quebec, but older models can still be resold or imported.
- The regulation extends to all sellers, including physical dealerships, online platforms, and individuals, with a webinar planned for further explanation.
The Quebec government has introduced a draft regulation in the Gazette Officielle du Québec detailing its plan to prohibit the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles starting in 2035, making it the strictest ban in Canada. The proposed rule, open for public consultation until Aug. 25, includes plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) in the ban, further emphasizing the shift towards electric vehicles. The regulation emphasizes zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) post-2035, such as fully electric vehicles and those powered by hydrogen fuel cells. This move aligns with Quebec's commitment to electric vehicle adoption, despite concerns about EV demand and upcoming federal elections. Used ICE vehicles from model year 2035 or newer will be prohibited for sale, but older models can still be circulated or imported. The ban also extends to the sale of internal combustion engines and applies to all sellers. A webinar is scheduled to provide additional insights into the proposed regulation.