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CleanBC Go Electric Passenger Vehicle Rebate Program

Program Category: Clean Energy, Sustainable Transportation
Program Sub-Category: Zero Emission Vehicles and Charging Stations
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Status: Open

Funder

BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation (EMLI)

Funder Organization Type

  • BC Provincial Government

In Partnership With

BC Hydro

The CleanBC Go Electric Passenger Vehicle Rebate Program supports adoption of light-duty ZEVs through rebates for new ZEV purchases. The Program is open to BC residents, and BC based businesses, local governments, and non-profit organizations. BC residents can receive up to $4000 toward their ZEV purchase, depending on vehicle type and income level (BC residents are subject to income-testing). BC businesses, local governments, and non-profits can receive up to $3000 towards a ZEV purchase, depending on vehicle type. Business applicants (incl. local government, non-profit) can receive up to 10 rebates during the lifetime of the program to support fleet transition.

Required Community Contribution

No community contribution required

Funding Stacking Restrictions

No

Application Limit per Community

10

Professional Input Required

No

Other Eligible Applicants

Indigenous Economic Agencies
Indigenous-owned Businesses
Businesses / For-profit
Other
Indigenous Organizations
Non-governmental Organizations / Not-for-Profits
Economic Development Agencies
Academic Institutions

Type of Funding

  • Rebates

Range of Funding Available per Project

  • Under $100 000

Description of Funding

BC residents can receive up to $4000 toward their ZEV purchase, depending on vehicle type and income level (BC residents are subject to income-testing). BC businesses, local governments, and non-profits can receive up to $3000 towards a ZEV purchase, depending on vehicle type.

Eligible Costs

Equipment/Material Purchase

ZEV purchase

Reporting Requirements

No reporting requirements

Expected Timeframe for Funding Decision

Rebates are applied at the time of ZEV purchase, Individuals must be pre-approved through income testing, Businesses/local governments/non-profits do not need pre-approval.

BC Hydro funds the rebate program as of May 2023 using revenue from the sale of Low Carbon Fuel Credits.