Quebec has been leading the way for electric vehicles. Will the demand continue? [Video]

Consumers have never had more choice when it comes to electric vehicles (EVs) but after years of steady growth, the industry is at a crossroads, according to automotive journalist Matt St-Pierre.

“What’s being noticed is that there’s a slowdown in the momentum for the electric vehicle,” St-Pierre said, leading to some market turbulence, including in Quebec which has gone all in on electric transportation.

Representatives of the industry held a news conference Monday to counter what they described as bad press.

Electric Mobility Canada President and CEO Daniel Breton said the prognosis is actually good and Quebec will meet its 2026 goal of 32.5 per cent of electric vehicle sales two years early.

“So, it’s not nearly as bad as people are saying,” he said.

The Montreal-based economic development agency, Propulsion Quebec, said factors such as the economy, international competition, and political uncertainty south of the border have created some …