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BC Hydro EV Charger Rebate Top-ups
EV charger rebates for homes and workplaces
Latest source updateLast Update: August 1, 2026Latest change: BC Hydro revised the EV charging rebate participant guide and application form with new eligibility, process, and rebate terms, including a new July 29, 2026 effective date in the guide.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 1, 2026
Latest change: BC Hydro revised the EV charging rebate participant guide and application form with new eligibility, process, and rebate terms, including a new July 29, 2026 effective date in the guide.
EV charging rebate rules updated
BC Hydro updated the EV charging rebate participant guide with a new effective date of July 29, 2026 and revised eligibility, scope, and rebate rules for home, multi-unit residential, and workplace charging. The guide also changed rebate amounts and conditions, including new limits and cost-share rules, and updated supporting documentation and submission instructions. The EV charging rebate application form was also revised so applicants now follow updated steps for EV Ready plan and related rebate combinations, including when to start the plan work after receiving a quote. These form changes affect who can apply for certain rebate combinations and when pre-approval-related steps must happen.
Funding available
$ 137,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The CleanBC Go Electric Home and Workplace Charging Program supports eligible applicants in British Columbia to purchase and install eligible Level 2 EV chargers for single-family homes, multi-unit residential buildings and workplaces. It also funds EV Ready plans, electrical infrastructure upgrades, and charger installation.
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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
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 5 employees minimum
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creating an EV Ready plan for your building
- Installing the electrical infrastructure to implement your plan
- Purchasing and installing the chargers to implement your plan
- Purchasing and installing eligible Level 2 EV chargers at single-family homes, multi-unit residential buildings and workplaces
Documents Needed
- The required documentation specific to the rebate(s) you’re applying for
- Relevant invoices and forms
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Single-family home customers who are installing a Level 2 charger
- Workplace owners who purchase and install eligible EV chargers
- Indigenous individuals in B.C.
Who is not eligible
- Qualified electrical contracting and electrical engineering companies
- Developers
Eligible expenses
- Purchasing the charging station
- Labour and construction costs for installation of the charging station and associated conduit
- Site assessments including analysis of electrical capacity, review of panel capacity and infrastructure, and identification of design options
- Electrical and related permits
- Parking and electrical design required by the charging stations and conduit, EV parking signage, and network connection fees for up to two years
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Leased chargers
- Taxes
- New construction
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) Electoral Area (rural)
- City of Kamloops
- Resort Municipality of Whistler
- District of Squamish
How to apply
- Apply for pre-approval.
- Wait to be pre-approved.
- Complete your project.
- Submit your final application.
- We’ll review your documents.
Processing and Agreement
- After we review your application, you’ll receive an email within 30 days.
- This email will indicate whether or not you’ve been pre-approved, along with a summary of your next steps.
- You must complete the project you were pre-approved for and submit your final rebate application within six months of your pre-approval date from BC Hydro.
- If approved, we’ll send your rebate payment with 90 days.
Additional information
- The program is also known as the Go Electric EV Charger Rebate Program.
- The program is funded by the Government of B.C.'s Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions.
- Occasionally, it receives financial support from the Government of Canada.
- Both BC Hydro and FortisBC administer this program.
Contacts
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the BC Hydro EV Charger Rebate Top-ups Program
What is the BC Hydro EV Charger Rebate Top-ups?
The CleanBC Go Electric Home and Workplace Charging Program supports eligible applicants in British Columbia to purchase and install eligible Level 2 EV chargers for single-family homes, multi-unit residential buildings and workplaces. It also funds EV Ready plans, electrical infrastructure upgrades, and charger installation.
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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:
An apartment, condo or townhome complex must have five or more units
Workplaces must be located in B.C. and have at least five employees on site
Workplace rebates are for retrofit solutions only; workplaces must be constructed no later than August 31, 2022
What expenses are eligible under BC Hydro EV Charger Rebate Top-ups?
Creating an EV Ready plan for your building
Installing the electrical infrastructure to implement your plan
Purchasing and installing the chargers to implement your plan
Purchasing and installing eligible Level 2 EV chargers at single-family homes, multi-unit residential buildings and workplaces
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.