Quebec will ban the sale of most new gas-powered vehicles by 2035

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The rules, adopted Monday, apply to all “light duty” vehicles, which the province defines as cars, light trucks, trucks and most SUVs.

As of Jan. 1, 2034, it will be illegal to sell a new or used version of any 2035 model car under the law, including hybrid and plug-in hybrid models.

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And from Dec. 31, 2035, it will be illegal to sell or lease new gas-powered vehicles, covered by the regulation, from the 2034 model year or earlier.

However, vehicle models from 2034 or earlier that are already registered in Quebec at the time of the deadline can remain on the road and cannot be resold.

The government says the new laws will help it achieve its goal of electrifying its transport system, which contributes 43 percent of the province’s annual emissions.

Mopeds, motorcycles, and emergency vehicles are illegal, as are vehicles used by short-term rental companies.

The regulation applies to all internal combustion engine vehicles weighing 4,536 kilograms or less when loaded with the maximum load they can safely carry, including cargo and passengers.

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