Go Electric commercial vehicle programs
Last updated on June 23, 2026Through Go Electric programs we're getting more zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in commercial operations.
Rebates for commercial zero-emission vehicles
Go Electric Rebates program
Point-of-sale rebates for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles.
These rebates are available to B.C. businesses, Indigenous organizations, local governments and non-profits.
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Supporting B.C. companies switching to zero-emission vehicles
Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program
The Commercial Vehicle Pilots (CVP) Program was intended to encourage and accelerate commercial ZEV adoption. It supported using zero-emission vehicle technology in commercial applications in B.C.
Program participants collect vehicle data for a year, then complete surveys and interviews. Vehicle usage data collection is ongoing while funded projects continue.
Who could apply
Public and private fleets for:
- Businesses
- Non-profits
- Local governments
- Indigenous governments
- Public sector organizations
- Eligible public entities
Provincial ministries and crown corporations were excluded from the program.
How it worked
- Tools were installed in the vehicles to collect data
- Participants shared data, and completed surveys and interviews about their ZEV use
- Approved applicants could get up to one-third of total project costs covered
We have data!
Dive into the data to increase your understanding of the operational capabilities of commercial ZEVs. Use what you learn to create a business case for your switch to ZEVs.
CVP funded projects
The program has funded 24 projects with a total of 106 zero-emission vehicles.
Learn about each project in the funding calls below.
Funding call 4 - 2023
Sealand Flight Ltd.
Sealand Flight Ltd. purchased an electric aircraft to develop an electric flight training program. The project includes 3 charging stations installed at airports near the Sunshine Coast.
Funding committed: $160,316.67
British Columbia Ferry Services Inc.
British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. purchased 2 Island Class battery electric roll-on or off passenger ferries. This ferry will be used to transport passengers and vehicles between Campbell River and Quadra Island. The project includes significant shore power upgrades to support the installation of 3 high-powered charging stations.
Funding committed: $15,145,830.67
elibird aero inc.
elibird aero inc. will purchase 2 electric aircraft for flight training and sightseeing tours out of Boundary Bay airport. The project includes buying and installing 2 aircraft plug-in charging stations.
Funding committed: $491,056.81
Funding call 3 - 2022
Purolator
Purolator bought 13 electric cargo vans for its Richmond site’s fleet. The project included buying 13 Level 2 chargers and one Level 3 portable charger
Funding committed: $410,310.81
Project summary and data package
SAAM Towage
SAAM Towage has replaced two diesel powered tugboats at the Port of Vancouver. The project included a new substation and two 1500 kW charging stations.
Funding committed: $8,951,873.76
Lynch Bus Lines
Lynch Bus Lines will replace 26 diesel school buses with electric. The vehicles are used for chartering and corporate transport services and taking children to school. The project also includes 26 fast chargers.
Funding committed: $2,605,511.93
Funding call 2 - 2022
Canadian National Railway (CN Rail)
CN Rail will replace one diesel train with a hybrid train and a charging station in Vancouver.
Funding committed: $3,230,533.33
Seaforth Environmental Limited
Seaforth Environmental Service Ltd. built an electric tugboat for their terminal in Burnaby. The project also included two charging stations.
Funding committed: $747,834.56
Elk Valley Resources
Teck Coal bought two electric coach buses and developed the infrastructure to support two Level 3 fast chargers. The buses are used to transport workers between job sites in the East Kootenays.
Funding committed: $954,583.33
Golden Spruce Nurseries
Golden Spruce Nurseries replaced a diesel wheel loader with an electric one. It moves soil, pallets, large plants and load/uploads vehicles onsite in Langley. The project included one DC 30 kW charger.
Funding committed: $105,039.94
Seaspan Ferries
Seaspan Ferries retrofitting and replacing 2 roll-on/off hybrid ferries operating between Delta, Surrey and Vancouver Island. The project also includes installing shore power and 3 charging stations.
Funding committed: $2,723,981.67
Rowing British Columbia
Rowing British Columbia got five outboard motors to pilot test with select rowing clubs. The project included installing five dedicated power outlets at docks.
Funding committed: $57,100
West Fraser Mills
West Fraser Mills Ltd. replaced their forklifts with electric ones at multiple sites in the Cariboo region. The project included three charging stations.
Funding committed: $250,702.11
City of Vernon
The City of Vernon converted two propane-powered ice resurfacers to electric ones. The project included two charging stations.
Funding committed: $37,664.67
Funding call 1 - 2021
Seaspan Ferries Corporation
Seaspan Ferries Corporation will buy two battery-powered yard trucks. They are going to use them for ferry cargo loading and unloading. The project also includes installing a dedicated charging system and modifications to on-site electrical infrastructure.
Funding committed: $172,076.53
Canadian National Railway (CN Rail)
CN Rail will deploy two electric yard trucks for operation in Vancouver.
Funding committed: $343,145.33
City of Vancouver
The City of Vancouver replaced a 20-year-old rear loading garbage truck and two aerial trucks with one electric Class 8 garbage truck and two electric Class 7 aerial lift trucks. The project included two Level 2 chargers.
Funding committed: $857,040.20
City of Victoria
The City of Victoria replaced a diesel-fuelled fire truck with an electric one. The project included a portable 25 kW charger.
Funding committed: $577,251.67
7 Generation Capital Corp. with Go Bolt
7 Generation bought one direct-current fast charger to support four Class 6 electric trucks providing delivery services around the Greater Vancouver region.
Funding committed: $160,940.34
Project summary and data package
DP World
DP World retrofitted a rubber tire gantry crane operating at the Port of Vancouver. They replaced its diesel engine with a hydrogen fuel cell and lithium-ion battery energy storage system.
Funding committed: $510,679
Hydrogen Technology and Energy Corporation (HTEC)
HTEC is deploying four zero-emission fuel cell drayage trucks that are fuelled at a containerized hydrogen fuelling station.
Funding committed: $2,535,933
Gat Leedm Logistics Ltd. and Port of Prince Rupert
Gat Leedm Logistics Ltd. got an electric Class 8 truck to move containers between Ridley Island and the Port of Prince Rupert. The project included installing two charging stations.
Funding committed: $360,696