Go Electric EV Charger Rebate Program

Last updated on October 31, 2023

Go Electric EV Charger Rebate Program

The Province, in partnership with BC Hydro, FortisBC, and Natural Resources Canada, is providing rebates for the purchase and installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargers for homes and workplaces across British Columbia (B.C.).

As of October 31, 2023, single-family home residents who receive their electricity from BC Hydro have the opportunity to apply for rebates of up to 50% (up to $350) to install a Level 2 (240 volt) charging station. This rebate offer continues to be available to residents who receive their electricity from FortisBC.

On October 31, 2023, multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) and workplaces that receive their electricity from BC Hydro can receive rebates of up to 50% of eligible costs (up to $2,000 per charging station) to install Level 2 charging stations, while funding lasts.  MURBs and workplaces who receive electricity from FortisBC can apply for increased rebates of up to 75% of eligible costs (up to $5,000 per charging station) as Government of Canada funding from the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) continues to be available in FortisBC electric service territory. ZEVIP funding is no longer available to MURBs and workplaces in BC Hydro service territory.

Multiple EV Ready rebate offers are once again available provincewide for MURBs starting on October 31, 2023, including rebates for EV Ready plans, EV Ready electrical infrastructure upgrades, and EV charging stations.

Rebates for EV Ready plans can fund up to 75% of eligible costs (up to $3,000). An EV Ready plan provides a strategy to provide a parking stall that is capable of Level 2 EV charging for each residential unit that has a parking stall. 

If the EV Ready plan determines electrical modifications or service upgrades are necessary to make an apartment, condominium, or townhouse EV Ready, then eligible buildings can receive rebates of up to 50% off the electrical work needed to make a parking stall EV Ready (up to $600 per parking stall).  The maximum rebate available per building is $120,000. 

MURBs that receive electricity from BC Hydro and go through the EV Ready program stream can also apply for charging station rebates and receive up to 50% of eligible costs (up to $1,400 per charging station). MURBs in FortisBC electric service territory can receive up to 75% of eligible costs (up to $4,400 per charging station), while ZEVIP funding lasts.

Indigenous communities and businesses are eligible for increased rebates for some of the program offers.  Please visit the CleanBC Go Electric offerings for Indigenous communities and businesses page for more information.

The CleanBC Go Electric EV Charger Rebate Program currently offers advisor and consultation services via Plug-In BC for the installation of EV charging stations in MURBs and workplaces.  The provincial “EV Charging Advisor” can provide services to help find charging solutions for a site, including onsite presentations, education, and general site consultations.  These consultations are primarily an introductory overview and are not a substitute for an electrician or for legal advice.

For more details and to apply, visit the BC Hydro and FortisBC websites. For more information on all CleanBC Go Electric rebate offers, visit the Go Electric website.