Study: 100% Electric Truck Corridor Project Quebec City-Toronto
August 26, 2026
Originally published on April 23 2026 by Propulsion Quebec and WSP, with financial support from the Québec Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Hydro-Québec, Scotiabank’s Climate Action Research Fund, Bornes Québec, and Polara.
How can long-haul freight transportation be effectively electrified? This feasibility study explores the infrastructure, charging network requirements, and operational considerations needed to support large-scale electric trucking between Québec City and Toronto, helping pave the way for zero-emission freight transportation.
Building a 100% electric truck corridor between Québec and Toronto
This study explores the opportunity and feasibility of deploying a 100% electric truck corridor between Québec and Toronto, one of Canada’s most strategic freight routes. Conducted by Propulsion Québec in collaboration with key industry and institutional partners, the project aims to support the decarbonization of freight transportation by assessing infrastructure needs, technological options, and operational scenarios for medium and heavy duty electric vehicles.
The analysis highlights current challenges, including the lack of public charging infrastructure adapted to heavy trucks, while identifying promising opportunities to accelerate adoption. It also demonstrates that, with strategically located charging sites and existing technologies, long-distance electric trucking on this corridor is technically feasible.
By laying the groundwork for a future charging ecosystem, this study contributes to building a more sustainable, resilient, and efficient transportation network across Québec and Ontario provinces.
Note: This text was originally published in French. The English version is a machine translation generated using Google Translate (AI) and is provided for informational purposes only. In the event of any inconsistency, the original French version shall prevail.
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