Run the numbers with your real figures. In two minutes, find out what an electric car would really cost you, every year and for as long as you keep it. Pick a model, slide your mileage, and watch the result move.
On average, electric vehicle owners charge at home about 90% of the time. You plug in at night, the car is full in the morning, and public chargers are mostly for long trips.
Installing a home charger therefore changes the whole calculation. With the current programs, the charger itself can cost nothing and every kWh you charge can earn you a little money. See the details below.
Hydro-Québec's residential Rate D (since April 1, 2026) has two daily tiers: about 7.1¢/kWh for the first 40 kWh, then about 11.1¢/kWh beyond that. An electric car adds 8 to 12 kWh a day. In summer, charging often stays in the first tier; in winter, home heating pushes you into the second.
So we suggest 9¢ as a reasonable average. If you heat with electricity, use 11¢. With the Flex D option, overnight charging drops to about 4.9¢/kWh in winter, in exchange for a few very expensive peak hours. Check the exact rate on your Hydro-Québec bill.
Some smart chargers pay you back for every kWh charged at home. With the Grizzl-E Club, the charger reports your charging, the manufacturer sells the carbon credits and shares part of the proceeds with you: 3¢ to 5¢ per kWh depending on your tier, cashed out monthly by Interac transfer. On 3,600 kWh a year, that is roughly $110 to $180. Enter 0 if you do not have this type of charger. Details below.
This amount only covers the electrician's work. The charger itself can be free: Québec's Écorecharge program refunds up to $600, which fully covers a basic Grizzl-E charger.
The electrician's cost varies a lot: distance between the panel and the parking spot, free space in the panel, walls to go through, indoor or outdoor parking. Count on $500 to $2,500. To know your price, ask for a free quote: a partner electrician calls you back.
Figures for popular models are typical 2026 values (rounded starting price, combined consumption). Adjust them to the dealer's offer.
Estimate only. The calculation does not account for resale, depreciation or financing. Your real figures may vary.
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On Hydro-Québec's residential Rate D, the first 40 kWh of the day cost about 7.1¢ and the following ones about 11.1¢. A car that uses 18 kWh per 100 km therefore costs $1.30 to $2.00 per 100 km, versus about $17 for a gas car at 8.5 L per 100 km. The Flex D option brings overnight charging down to about 4.9¢ in winter. Check the exact rate on your bill and enter it in the calculator.
Two programs combine well in Québec in 2026:
Amounts and conditions change; check quebec.ca (Écorecharge) and the Grizzl-E website before buying. The calculator's "Cash back per kWh" field lets you account for it.
A Level 2 charger needs a dedicated 240-volt circuit, the same type as for a dryer. The installation price depends mostly on the distance between your electrical panel and where you park, the free space in the panel, the number of walls to go through and the location (garage, carport, outdoors). Count on $500 to $2,500, sometimes more if the panel must be replaced.
In Québec, only an RBQ-licensed electrical contractor can do this work, and the Écorecharge rebate requires it. We work with a partner electrician: fill in the short request with a photo of your panel and of the desired location, and he calls you back with questions or a quote.
In deep cold, expect a range loss of 20 to 40% depending on the model and how much you use the heater. The yearly average consumption partly accounts for it. To be safe, raise the kWh per 100 km in the calculator by 2 or 3 points.
The Québec government's Roulez vert program is being phased out: the amount for a new fully electric vehicle is reduced in 2026 and the program ends in early 2027. The federal rebate ended in 2025. The Écorecharge rebate for the charger (up to $600) is separate and adds to it. Since amounts change, check the Roulez vert website before buying and adjust the "Purchase rebates" field.
No oil changes, no belts, no exhaust, no complex transmission, and brakes that wear less thanks to regenerative braking. What remains: tires, battery coolant, cabin filter and wiper blades. Tires do wear a little faster because of the vehicle's weight.
The Québec government has announced an annual contribution for electric vehicles starting in 2027, to make up for the gas tax they do not pay. The exact amount may change; the field can be edited.
Often a little more, because the vehicle is worth more and some repairs, especially around the battery, cost more. Ask your insurer for a quote on both models you are comparing and enter the real amounts.
Want a real number? Our partner Melissa Colarossi, damage insurance broker with Beneva, knows electric vehicles and the body shop world well. She will quote both models for you, no pressure. Visit her website and get in touch.
Current batteries are warranted for 8 years or 160,000 km by most manufacturers, and capacity loss is generally around 1 to 2% per year. A full replacement outside warranty remains rare.
Yes. Electric vehicles require special precautions, in particular powering down the high-voltage battery before certain work and following the manufacturer's procedures. Talk to our team during your estimate.
Free estimate, about thirty minutes, at our Terrebonne shop. Electric or gas, we repair the body of both.
A few questions so the electrician shows up with a realistic price. Photos help a lot, but nothing is required except your contact details.
Your request is on its way. An electrician will contact you soon with a few questions or directly with a quote.