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BC Hydro EV Charger Rebate Top-ups
Funding for EV charger installations in B.C.
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 137,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia
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
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
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
- Pre-approval application form
- Quote of work or installation quote
- Charger invoice
- Installation invoice
- Completed contractor installation form
- Photo of the installed charging station
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
- Taxes
- Retroactive installations
- New construction
- Portable chargers
- Replacement of existing chargers
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- BC Hydro service territory
- Specific top-up communities including Kamloops, Whistler, Squamish, Nanaimo Regional District, and Saanich
Processing and Agreement
- BC Hydro reviews the pre-approval application and sends a decision by email, usually within 30 days.
- If approved, the applicant receives next-step instructions and a deadline to complete the project.
- After completion, the final application is reviewed against program requirements.
- If approved, payment is processed within 90 days.
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the BC Hydro EV Charger Rebate Top-ups. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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:
Pre-approval required
Eligible Level 2 chargers
BC Hydro project requirements
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 Municipality of North Cowichan 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