CleanBC Go Electric EV Charger Rebate Program

Program Category: Sustainable Transportation, Built Environment, Community Infrastructure

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

Federal Government
BC Provincial Government

In Partnership With

Government of Canada
Fraser Basin Council (FBC)
BC Hydro
FortisBC

The Province, in partnership with BC Hydro, FortisBC and the Government of Canada, is providing rebates for the purchase and installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargers for single-family homes, multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs), and workplaces across B.C. The Province is also funding rebate offers for MURBs that want to become EV Ready, which supports the planning and the electrical upgrades needed to provide a minimum of one electrified parking space per residential unit.

The CleanBC Go Electric EV Charger Rebate program currently offers up to five hours of free advisory and consultation services via Plug-In BC for MURB and workplace applicants. The provincial “EV Charging Advisor” can provide services to help find charging solutions for a site, including presentations and education, and general site consultations. These consultations are primarily an introductory overview and are not a substitute for a qualified electrician or electrical engineer.

Funding Stacking Restrictions

Yes

Professional Input Required

Yes

A qualified electrician is required to install the stations at single-family homes, MURBs, and workplaces.

Other Eligible Applicants

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

Type of Funding

Rebates

Range of Funding Available per Project

Under $100 000
From $100 000 to $1 000 000

Description of Funding

Single-family homes, row homes, and duplexes can get a rebate of up to 50% of the purchase and installation costs of an eligible Level 2 EV charger, to a maximum of $350.
MURBs and workplaces that receive electricity from BC Hydro can apply for rebates of up to $2,000 per level 2 charging station (up to 50% of the costs).
MURBs and workplaces that receive electricity from FortisBC can apply for rebates of up to $5,000 per level 2 charging station (up to 75% of the costs).
Maximum rebate amounts for EV chargers for MURBs and workplaces vary by electric utility provider because federal funding has been fully allocated in BC Hydro electric service territory.
MURBs across the Province can apply for EV Ready rebates, including up to $3,000 (up to 75% of costs) for an EV Ready plan and up to $120,000 (up to 50% of costs or up to $600 per parking space) for electrical infrastructure upgrades.
B.C. Indigenous individuals, communities, and businesses are currently eligible for increased rebates of 75% of the costs to purchase and install charging equipment for single-family homes, MURBs, and workplaces. Funding levels are as follows:
- Single-family home applicants can receive rebates of up to $750 to purchase and install an eligible level 2 charger.
- MURBs and workplace applicants that receive electricity from BC Hydro can apply for rebates up to a maximum of $6,000 per eligible level 2 charging station.
- MURBs and workplace applicants that receive electricity from FortisBC can apply for rebates up to a maximum of $7,500 per eligible level 2 charging station.

Percentage of Project Funded

From 50% to 75% depending on program sub-stream and applicant. Refer to program websites for specifics.

Eligible Costs

Engineering
Design
Equipment/Material Purchase

Ineligible Costs

Any costs incurred prior to signing a funding agreement
Building Purchase Costs
Administration Fees
Project Management
Staff Costs
Land Acquisition