Quebec, Canada
EV Charging Cost in Quebec City, QC (2026)
Quebec City sits at $0.057/kWh for residential electricity — 35% below the Canadian average. Gasoline runs $4.56/gal, 3% above canadian average.
Rates shown in USD for cross-region calculator consistency. Local equivalent: $0.078 CAD/kWh, $1.65 CAD/L.
Local electricity
$0.057/kWh
vs $0.160 US avg
Local gasoline
$4.56/gal
vs $3.45 US avg
EV vs gas savings (annual)
$1,993.37
at 12,000 mi/year
Cost to charge popular EVs in Quebec City
| Vehicle | Battery | Full charge cost | Annual cost (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning | 98 kWh | $6.21 | $285.00 |
| 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 70 kWh | $4.43 | $190.00 |
EV vs gas annual cost in Quebec City
EV (3.5 mi/kWh)
$195.43
3,429 kWh × $0.057
Gas car (25 MPG)
$2,188.80
480 gal × $4.56
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Quebec City?
At Quebec City's residential electricity rate of $0.057/kWh, charging a typical 75 kWh EV from 0–100% costs about $4.75 at 90% efficiency. That's 35% less than the US average.
Is owning an EV worth it in Quebec City, QC?
At local rates, an EV driver saves about $1,993.37/year in fuel costs vs a 25 MPG gas car at $4.56/gallon (12,000 miles/year). Over 5 years that's $9,966.86 — before accounting for maintenance savings (~$500–700/yr additional) and the $7,500 federal tax credit on qualifying purchases.
Where can I charge my EV in Quebec City?
Public DC fast charging in Quebec City is available through Tesla Superchargers, Electrify America, EVgo, and ChargePoint stations. Use the PlugShare or A Better Routeplanner apps to find specific locations. Public DC fast charging typically costs $0.40–$0.55/kWh — 2.5–3× the local home rate of $0.057/kWh, so home charging is dramatically cheaper for daily driving.
Does Quebec offer EV incentives beyond the federal iZEV program?
Quebec stacks with the Canadian federal iZEV program ($5,000 rebate for qualifying BEVs under $55,000 MSRP). Provincial top-ups: BC offers up to $4,000 (CleanBC), Quebec up to $7,000 (Roulez vert), Nova Scotia up to $3,000, and New Brunswick up to $5,000. Ontario, Alberta, and Saskatchewan do not currently offer provincial EV purchase rebates but provide reduced registration fees and HOV lane access.