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BC Hydro EV Charger Rebate Top-ups
Funding for EV charger installations in B.C.
Latest source updateLast Update: June 14, 2026Latest change: BC Hydro updated rebate amounts, timing, and top-up details for EV charger offers across single-family homes, multi-unit buildings, and workplaces.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 14, 2026
Latest change: BC Hydro updated rebate amounts, timing, and top-up details for EV charger offers across single-family homes, multi-unit buildings, and workplaces.
BC Hydro EV charger rebates updated
BC Hydro updated the charger top-up page with new, more explicit rebate amounts for Indigenous Peoples, including single-family home support of up to $400 top-up, 50% base rebate up to $350, and 75% combined up to $750, plus apartment and condo building support of up to $2,500 top-up, 50% base rebate up to $2,000, and 75% combined up to $4,500. The page also now shows the workplace Indigenous top-up as up to $1,000 of eligible costs with a 50% base rebate up to $2,000 and 75% combined funding up to $4,500, while the multi-unit residential content continues to show the $137,000 program maximum and the $14,000 standalone rebate cap. In addition, the standalone apartment/condo timing note remains in place for July 15, 2026, and the eligible charger list now excludes leased chargers.
Funding available
$ 137,000
Deadline
July 15, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program supports EV charger installations and related EV-ready work in B.C. It offers rebates of up to 50% to 75% depending on the project, with a maximum of $137,000 for multi-unit residential EV Ready projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 137,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- EV Ready planning for multi-unit residential buildings
- EV Ready infrastructure upgrades
- Purchase and installation of EV chargers
- Workplace EV charging installations
- Residential charger installations with top-ups
Documents Needed
- Required documentation specific to the rebate being claimed.
- Supporting documents must be uploaded with the application.
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Single-family home owners
- Apartment, condo, and townhome complexes
- Workplaces
- Indigenous individuals, organizations, businesses, and governments in B.C.
- Local governments offering rebate top-ups
Who is not eligible
- New builds for EV Ready rebates
- Buildings constructed after EV-ready bylaws took effect
- Projects with portable or replacement chargers
- Retroactive installs
Eligible expenses
- Charger purchase and installation
- Electrical and related permits
- Electrical design and engineering work
- Infrastructure, construction, and utility extension costs
- Network connection fees and EV signage
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Leased chargers are not eligible for rebates.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- BC Hydro service territory
- Specific top-up communities including Kamloops, Whistler, Squamish, Nanaimo Regional District, and Saanich
How to apply
- Pre-approval is optional for EV Ready Plan applications until July 15th.
Processing and Agreement
- Some rebates require pre-approval before purchase or installation.
- Pre-approval for EV Ready Plan applications is optional until July 15th.
- After submission, BC Hydro reviews the application and sends a decision by email, usually within 30 days.
- If approved, rebate payment is issued after the final application is reviewed.
Additional information
- Offers are first come, first served.
- There is no separate application for most top-ups.
- Indigenous applicants must email BC Hydro after pre-approval to confirm eligibility.
- Some top-ups are administered by the local government, such as the Regional District of Nanaimo.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the BC Hydro EV Charger Rebate Top-ups Program
What is the BC Hydro EV Charger Rebate Top-ups?
This program supports EV charger installations and related EV-ready work in B.C. It offers rebates of up to 50% to 75% depending on the project, with a maximum of $137,000 for multi-unit residential EV Ready projects.
How much funding can be received?
BC Hydro EV Charger Rebate Top-ups Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $137,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the BC Hydro EV Charger Rebate Top-ups program?
To be eligible for the BC Hydro EV Charger Rebate Top-ups program, you must:
Leased chargers are not eligible for rebates
What expenses are eligible under BC Hydro EV Charger Rebate Top-ups?
EV Ready planning for multi-unit residential buildings
EV Ready infrastructure upgrades
Purchase and installation of EV chargers
Workplace EV charging installations
Residential charger installations with top-ups
Who can I contact for more information about the BC Hydro EV Charger Rebate Top-ups?
You can contact BC Hydro (BCH) by email at evchargerincentives@bchydro.com or by phone at 1 800 224 9376.
Where is the BC Hydro EV Charger Rebate Top-ups available?
The BC Hydro EV Charger Rebate Top-ups program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the BC Hydro EV Charger Rebate Top-ups a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BC Hydro EV Charger Rebate Top-ups is a Grant and Funding