Are you a strata or property manager, business owner, or homeowner? The demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging is on the rise and now is the perfect time to get your property EV Ready by expanding your EV charging infrastructure. The Province of BC is moving forward with its zero-emission vehicle targets and as of October 31st, 2023, it has approved another $6.59M in funding to re-open the CleanBC Go Electric EV Charger Rebate Program for Homes and Workplaces.
What does this mean? Whether you’re thinking of starting the planning process to upgrade your property, or your building is already approved for EV charger installation, there are BC Hydro EV charger rebates available to help you save up to 50-75% of the costs, while funding lasts.
How it Works
MULTI-UNIT HOMES (APARTMENT, CONDO & TOWNHOME COMPLEXES)
EV Ready Plan
If your complex is not already pre-approved by BC Hydro for EV charger installation, you will need an EV Ready Plan. This is a professional document for your building to make at least one parking space per residential unit EV Ready, which includes the electrical infrastructure to support EV chargers.
If your plan is completed by a licensed electrical contractor or electrical engineer, you could receive a rebate of up to 75% of the costs of creating the plan, to a maximum of $3,000. Note that an EV Ready Plan is simply a starting point and does not require you to move forward with installation.
EV INFRASTRUCTURE
Once your EV Ready Plan is complete and approved, you can proceed with the installation of electrical infrastructure to support EV chargers. This could include electrical service upgrades, wiring, and civil works. While funding lasts, you could receive a rebate of up to 50% of the installation costs, to a maximum of $600 per parking stall, and a project maximum of $120,000. Note: while having the right electrical infrastructure is critical to being EV Ready, EV charging devices can be installed later.
EV CHARGER INSTALLATION
Once the electrical infrastructure is in place, you’ll be ready for EV charger installation. You could receive a rebate of up to 50% of the costs, up to a maximum of $1,400 per charger to purchase and install Level 2 networked EV chargers, to a maximum of $14,000.
Standalone EV Charging Stations
For standalone EV chargers at workplaces (for employee use) and multi-unit homes, BC Hydro is offering rebates of up to 50% of costs up to a maximum of $2,000 per charger to purchase and install eligible Level 2 networked EV chargers, to a maximum of $14,000. The building must be pre-approved.
Single-Family Homes
Owners or residents of single-family homes, row homes, or duplexes that purchase and install an eligible Level 2 EV charger could receive a rebate of up to 50% of costs, to a maximum of $350. BC Hydro is also offering incentives of up to $250 for single-family home customers who install eligible EV chargers, and power management rebates for installing power-switching devices.
Why Upgrade Now?
Take advantage of BC Hydro EV charger rebates and incentive programs before they run out
Make your property ready for the rising demand for electric vehicles
Attract eco-conscious residents, employees, and customers looking for EV charging capabilities
Make your property ready to meet future regulatory requirements
Increase your property value with the presence of EV chargers
Increase revenue generation through visitor charging stalls
Support sustainability and protect the environment through reduced emissions
EV Rebate Summary
EV Ready Plan
save up to 75% ($3,000 MAx)
When working with a licensed electrical contractor.
infrastructure
save up to 50% ($120k MAx)
On electrical work required to support EV charging.
charger install
save up to 50% ($1,400 MAx)
Per Level 2 charger, to a max. of $14,000.
Standalone charger
Save up to 50% costs, to a maximum of $2,000 per charger
For multi-unit homes & workplaces.
Single-Family Homes
save up to 50% ($350 max)
Save an additional $250 on eligible smart EV chargers, and, ask us about rebates for installing power-switching devices.
As a licensed electrical contractor, working in Vancouver and across BC, we can help with all your EV charging needs and help maximize your eligibility for EV charger rebates. From developing EV Ready plans and pulling electrical permits to installing electrical infrastructure, EV chargers, and power-switching devices for homes, our EV charger installers and certified electricians have you covered. From residential to commercial properties, we’ll ensure that your project meets all regulatory requirements. To start your EV Ready Plan, you can request a service or call us at 1.844.GO.HOULE.
