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BC Hydro EV Charger Rebate Top-ups
EV charger rebates across British Columbia
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
Closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The CleanBC Go Electric Home and Workplace Charging Program supports eligible EV charger purchases and installations in British Columbia for single-family homes, multi-unit residential buildings, and workplaces. It also helps fund EV Ready plans, electrical infrastructure, charger installation, and related electrical or parking design costs for approved projects.
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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
- 5 employees minimum
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
- Creating EV Ready plans for buildings
- Installing electrical infrastructure to implement EV Ready plans
- Purchasing and installing eligible Level 2 EV chargers
- Workplace EV charger installations for employee use
- Apartment, condo and townhome complex charging projects
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 customers who are installing a Level 2 charger
- Stratas, complex owners or individual residents
- Workplace owners who purchase and install eligible EV chargers
- Indigenous individuals, organizations, businesses, and governments 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 for workplace rebates
- Replacement of existing chargers
- Tesla charging stations
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) Electoral Area (rural), City of Kamloops, Resort Municipality of Whistler, District of Squamish, and District of Saanich
How to apply
- Apply for pre-approval.
- Wait to be pre-approved.
- Complete your project.
- Submit your final application.
Processing and Agreement
- BC Hydro emails the pre-approval decision, usually within 30 days.
- The email indicates whether you have been pre-approved and includes 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, rebate payment is sent 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
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 EV charger purchases and installations in British Columbia for single-family homes, multi-unit residential buildings, and workplaces. It also helps fund EV Ready plans, electrical infrastructure, charger installation, and related electrical or parking design costs for approved 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:
Apartment, condo or townhome complexes must have five or more units
Workplace projects must be in B.C. with at least five employees on site
Workplace rebates are for retrofit solutions only and employee-only charging stalls
What expenses are eligible under BC Hydro EV Charger Rebate Top-ups?
Creating EV Ready plans for buildings
Installing electrical infrastructure to implement EV Ready plans
Purchasing and installing eligible Level 2 EV chargers
Workplace EV charger installations for employee use
Apartment, condo and townhome complex charging projects
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