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About the CleanBC Go Electric program

Last updated on June 22, 2026

The CleanBC roadmap to 2030 is B.C.'s plan to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that contribute to air pollution and climate change. In B.C. the largest single source of GHG emissions is transportation. The Go Electric program is part of our plan to lower transportation emissions in B.C.

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​Lowering emissions by 2030

By 2030 the province wants to reduce transportation emissions by about a third. Here's how:

  • Making it easier to walk, cycle and take transit
  • Supporting businesses to move more goods by rail, water or cargo bike
  • Helping businesses and industry get and use medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs)
  • Supporting sales of new passenger electric vehicles, so that most new cars sold are electric

Meeting emissions goals

Go Electric is helping B.C. make the shift to cleaner transportation. The program makes it easier to buy and own a ZEV by:

  • Bringing down the price of ZEVs through rebates
  • Making it easier to charge or fuel a ZEV
  • Supporting research, job training and economic development in B.C.'s ZEV sector

Program highlights

As of December 31, 2025.

Large charging network

We have one of the largest charging networks in Canada. There are 8,860 public charging and 6 hydrogen fuelling stations.

Over 228,000 ZEVs in B.C.

Go Electric has supported more than 109,077 ZEVs. In total, there are more than 199,000 light-duty ZEVs on the road in B.C.

17.9 percent of new vehicle sales are EVs

In 2025, 17.9 percent of new vehicle sales in B.C. were EVs.

EV job training

The Go Electric training program helps B.C.'s workforce lead the move to EVs. We have trained:

  • 451 Electricians to install and maintain charging infrastructure
  • 799 Automotive technicians to diagnose, repair and maintain EVs

Indigenous business and community support

Increased rebate amounts are available through the Public Charger, Home and Workplace, and Fleet Charging programs.

We supported the BC Assembly of First Nations with funding for clean transportation in First Nations communities in B.C. This improves access to transportation that is safe, reliable, affordable and low carbon. 

Funding new EV products, services and technologies

23 projects have got funding through the Advanced Research and Commercialization program. Funding supports projects that innovate ZEV products, services and technologies.

Our program partners

We are proud to partner with organizations across B.C. Our partners help us:

  • Promote ZEV use and educate people about ZEV benefits
  • Deliver rebate programs
  • Develop and deliver policies
  • Build ZEV infrastructure across B.C.
  • Train and support businesses and industry
  • And more!
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Organizations we partner with

  • BCIT
  • MNP
  • NCDA
  • FortisBC
  • BC Hydro
  • Canadian Hydrogen Association
  • Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
  • Plug In BC
  • Community Energy Association
  • CLEAResult

Contact information

Have questions about Go Electric programs? Send us an email.

ZEV programs inbox
ZEVPrograms@gov.bc.ca