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CleanBC Go Electric: Public Charger Program

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Program Category: Sustainable Transportation, Community Infrastructure
Project Type(s): Zero Emission Vehicles and Charging Stations

Deadline Details

The next application intake is planned for Summer 2026.

Funder

BC Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions (ECS)

Funding Organization Type

  • BC Provincial Government

In Partnership With

Fraser Basin Council (FBC)

Funding Range

  • Small (up to $50K)
  • Medium ($50K-$250K)

Eligible Community

  • Local Governments
  • Indigenous Communities
  • Métis Nations
  • Modern Treaty Nations

Eligible Project Activities

  • Project Implementation (e.g. Design / Procurement / Construction)

The CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger program is intended to increase the number of public Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC) stations throughoutB.C. to support the growing number of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) on the road.

The program aims to fill current gaps in the public DCFC network in B.C. such as Indigenous communities, rural and northern areas, and city centers experiencing long queues for DCFCs due to high ZEV uptake.

The Program is designed by the Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions and administered by the delivery agent Fraser Basin Council (FBC).

Eligible Community

Applicants may be a business, not-for-profit, local government, Indigenous community, or public sector organization located and operating in B.C., excluding core government entities (i.e. Provincial Ministries), but including non-core government (e.g. Crown corporations, utilities, health authorities, school boards, universities, etc.).

Funding Stacking Restrictions

Yes
The stacking of provincial funding with ZEVIP and other CleanBC Programs is not permitted. Stacking of funding from other government funding programs with the Public Charger Program will be limited to 75% of eligible project costs, except in the case where the applicant is a local or Indigenous government or their department or agency in which case the stacking limit for government funding is 100% of the total project costs. Funding from other sources will be allowed as long as funding amounts do not exceed total project costs. Reporting of application for other government funding for the use toward a project funded under the CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program is mandatory.The other program currently in market that offer rebates for DCFCs and can be accessed for B.C. based DCFC projects is:
  • Natural Resources Canada's (NRCan) Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP)

Application Limit per Community

10

Professional Input Required

No

Specific Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must apply and be approved for Program rebate(s) before any costs are incurred. Any costs incurred before approval was received will not be eligible for a rebate(s) and cannot be counted toward eligible expense totals. After approval is received, applicants will have up to 18 months to complete projects and submit final documentation. 

Other Eligible Communities

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

  • Small (up to $50K)
  • Medium ($50K-$250K)

Description of Funding

  • General rebate amounts range from $5,000 to $80,000, depending on charger type and power output.

  • Indigenous community-owned projects are eligible for enhanced funding, offering rebates of up to 90% of total project costs, to a maximum of $130,000 per station, depending on charger type and power output.

Percentage of Project Funded

Up to 50% of project costs; up to 90% for Indigenous Communities (up to rebate funding caps, as outlined in the program guide) 

Eligible Costs

Engineering
Design
Planning
Equipment/Material Purchase
Project Management

  • DCFC equipment

  • Level 2 stations

  • Installation costs such as labour and materials, including: Necessary electrical equipment (e.g. cabling and conduit, transformer)

  • Earthworks

  • Paving of one parking space per charger

  • Curb and/or protective bollards around chargers; o Lighting directly above or adjacent to chargers (within 5 m)

  • Network equipment (e.g. cellular booster)

  • Way finding and on-site signage pertaining to the chargers (e.g. location, output, time limits, instructions for use)

  • Site markings (e.g. pavement painting)

  • One security camera per charger

  • Canopy

  • Project management and engineering design fees

  • Utility provider service fees for electrical connection

  • Network service provider initial sign-up fees

  • Equipment warranty

Ineligible Costs

Any costs incurred prior to signing a funding agreement
Staff Costs
Land Acquisition

Reporting Requirements

Final report only

Expected Timeframe for Funding Decision

2 months

Applications will be submitted online and must receive approval before any work begins. If any costs are incurred before approval has been received, they will not be eligible for rebate(s). Applicants who do not own the site they plan to install a DCFC at will need to include a written agreement demonstrating right to use the site with their application.

Application limit per community is 10 per calendar year.

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