Go Electric Program

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The CleanBC Go Electric program is intended to encourage and accelerate the adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in B.C. for their environmental and economic benefits.

British Columbia introduced programs to support ZEV adoption beginning in 2011 and has since committed more than $650 million in funding.

Program areas

Passenger vehicle rebates

The CleanBC Go Electric Passenger Vehicle Rebate Program is intended to make zero-emission vehicles more affordable for British Columbians.

Get rebates for:

• Individuals
• Businesses, non-profits, and local governments

For more information about vehicle rebates for individuals, visit the Frequently Asked Questions (324 KB) page.

Fleet Charging Program

The CleanBC Go Electric Fleet Charging Program supports public, private, and Indigenous fleets transitioning to ZEVs.

For more information, visit the Fleet Charging Program webpage

Go Electric Rebates

Businesses, non-profits, and public sector organizations can get rebates on zero-emission commercial vehicles including cargo e-bikes, buses, airport and port services vehicles, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, and other vehicles. Visit the Go Electric Rebates website for details.

Individuals can get rebates on low-speed neighborhood vehicles and electric motorcycles through Go Electric Rebates.

Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program (CVP)

Support for B.C.-based businesses, non-profits, local governments, Indigenous communities, and eligible public entities looking to deploy ZEV technology in commercial applications and supporting infrastructure is available.

Funding covers up to 1/3 of the total cost of projects. The program has a current budget of $89 million to support on-road medium and heavy-duty applications and projects in the marine, rail, air, or off-road categories.

Visit the Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program website for more details.

Combining Go Electric Rebates and CVP with Federal iMHZEV Rebates

B.C. businesses and non-profit organizations looking to purchase or lease a new medium- or heavy-duty zero-emission vehicle are allowed to stack the federal iMHZEV rebates with provincial funding.

Learn more about combining rebates.

Home and workplace charger rebates

Rebates for purchasing and installing electric vehicle (EV) chargers at:

• Homes
• Multi-unit residential buildings
• Workplaces

Public EV charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure 

Funding for public charging stations that make it easier to travel throughout B.C. in an EV.  

• Reports and studies about the network
• Public EV charger program
• Hydrogen fuelling infrastructure program

Public education and outreach

The CleanBC Go Electric Program supports communities and related organizations to deliver public education and awareness campaigns about EVs through the Emotive campaign.

Visit the Emotive website to learn more.   

Economic development

Support for companies operating in the ZEV sector and for international investment in B.C.’s ZEV sector is available. 

For information on the Advanced Research and Commercialization (ARC) Program and the Commercial Vehicle Innovation Challenge (CVIV) requirements and how to apply for funding, visit the ARC and CVIC Program website.

Read the 2016 Clean Energy Vehicles Economic Assessment Report for background on B.C.’s ZEV sector.

Indigenous communities and businesses

There are several CleanBC Go Electric Program offerings available that help to support the adoption of zero-emission vehicles by Indigenous businesses and communities. 

Learn more about offers for Indigenous communities and businesses.