CleanBC EV Charger Rebate Program
We’re working with the Province of British Columbia and BC Hydro to offer rebates to companies, building owners and strata councils for implementing electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. For a limited time, you could be eligible for a rebate of up to $2,000 per charging station.
Eligibility
- The building must be connected to a current electricity account with FortisBC or the municipal utilities of Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland or Nelson Hydro.
- The building where the charging station is to be installed must have been constructed before August 31, 2021 (i.e. new construction buildings are not eligible).
- Eligible multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) include condominiums, high-rises, townhomes and apartment buildings that have dedicated parking for residents.
- Eligible workplaces must have five or more employees who work primarily at the premises where the charging station(s) will be installed and have dedicated parking for employees.
- Workplace premises may be owned or leased by the applicant.
- Only costs incurred after the pre-approval date are eligible.
- Rebate applications must be submitted within six months of the pre-approval date, as provided by FortisBC.
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EV Ready Plan
Stratas or complex owners that hire a licensed electrical contractor or electrical engineer to create their EV Ready Plan can receive a rebate of up to 75 per cent of the costs of creating the plan, to a maximum of $3,000 while funding lasts. The City of Kelowna also offers up to a $1,000 top-up on EV Ready Plans.
An EV Ready Plan is a professional document prepared by a licensed electrical contractor or electrical engineer that includes details about how your complex will provide each residential unit with at least one EV Ready parking space.
How to apply
When you have your documents ready, submit them via email to [email protected]. Be sure to include the following:
- A copy of the EV Ready Plan that was created for your property. Make sure it meets the requirements.
- A copy of the paid invoice from the electrical contractor and/or professional engineer for the costs (broken down by activities performed) to create the EV Ready Plan.
- The strata or complex’s legal name and address.
- The authorized representative’s full name, title and contact information.
- The mailing address where a rebate cheque should be sent.
After we review your application, we'll send you an email within 90 days indicating whether you've been approved to receive a rebate. Rebates will be issued as a cheque and sent to your mailing address.
EV Ready infrastructure and charger rebates
EV Ready infrastructure refers to the electrical infrastructure that needs to be installed in your complex to implement your EV Ready Plan.
Once you have your EV Ready Plan and infrastructure, there are rebates available for the cost of purchasing and installing EV chargers.
Equipment | Rebate | Requirements |
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EV infrastructure and installation to implement your EV Ready Plan | 50% of eligible infrastructure and installation costs, to a maximum of $600 per parking space, and a project maximum of $120,000. |
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Level 2 EV charging station in a multi-unit residential building | 50% of eligible purchase and installation costs,1 up to $1,400 per station, to a maximum of $14,000 per application Dual-port stations count as two chargers. |
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City of Kelowna top-up rebate for EV Ready projects
For a limited time, the City of Kelowna is offering an additional funding top-up for eligible EV infrastructure or charger installations in multi-unit residential buildings.
How to apply
EV Ready projects can be eligible for up to $2,000 additional funding per charger to a maximum of $6,000 per project or up to $200 additional funding per parking stall to a maximum of $10,000 per project while funding remains.
- Submit a pre-approval application and contractor consultation form, which should include information
about your organization, approval to install charging stations at the site from the authority having jurisdiction over the site and a quote for the work by a licensed electrical contractor. - After receiving pre-approval from FortisBC, you may purchase and install the equipment to complete your project.
- Within six months of your pre-approval date, complete and submit the rebate application form.
- Please provide copies of the following with your application:
- a contractor installation form for multi-unit residential buildings, completed and signed by the electrical contractor who installed the equipment
- the paid, itemized receipt or invoice for the purchase and installation of an eligible equipment by a licensed electrical contractor, which should include the name, address and phone number of the Canadian retailer where you purchased the equipment, the purchase date, price (excluding tax) and product make and model
- the paid receipt or invoices for any other eligible costs
- if you installed charging stations as part of your project, additionally submit:
- a screenshot of the back-end network operating system that shows that the charging stations are connected to the network
- one image per station if multiple stations are part of your application
Ensure all receipts are clear, legible, itemized and indicate all relevant information for your application.
- Please allow up to 90 days for your rebate application to be processed.
- If selected, you may be required to participate in a site visit to verify the installation of the charging station or in follow-up surveys or interviews on behalf of FortisBC, BC Hydro or the province of British Columbia.
Standalone EV charger rebate
The Home and Workplace EV Charging Program helps BC residents, registered companies, strata councils and others who own or manage buildings to save up to $2,000 on the costs of purchasing and installing an eligible Level 2 charging station for the use of their residents and employees.
A single-port station counts as one charging station; dual-port stations count as two charging stations. Organizations with multiple sites are eligible to receive rebates for a maximum of four sites.
Equipment | Rebate | Requirements |
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| Multi-unit residential building | ||
Level 2 EV charging station in a multi-unit residential building | 50% of eligible purchase and installation costs,1 up to $2,000 per station, to a maximum of $14,000 per application |
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| Workplace | ||
Level 2 EV charging station available for employee use at a workplace | 50% of eligible purchase and installation costs,1 up to $2,000 per station, to a maximum of $14,000 per application |
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City of Kelowna top-up rebate for standalone EV chargers
For a limited time, the City of Kelowna is offering an additional funding top-up for eligible EV charger installations in multi-unit residential buildings.
EV Ready projects may be eligible for up to $2,000 additional funding per charger to a maximum of $6,000 per project while funding remains.
How to apply
- Submit a pre-approval application and contractor consultation form, which should include information about your organization, approval to install charging stations at the site from the authority having jurisdiction over the site and a quote for the work by a licensed electrical contractor.
- After receiving pre-approval from FortisBC, you may purchase and install the approved number of EV charging stations.
- Within six months of your pre-approval date, complete and submit the rebate application form.
- Please provide copies of the following with your application:
- a contractor installation form for either workplaces or multi-unit residential buildings, completed and signed by the electrical contractor who installed the equipment
- the paid, itemized receipt or invoice for the purchase of an eligible electric vehicle charging station, which should include the name, address and phone number of the Canadian retailer where you purchased the equipment, the purchase date, price (excluding tax) and product make and model
- the paid, itemized receipt or invoice for the installation of the electric vehicle charging station by a licensed electrical contractor
- the paid receipt or invoices for any other eligible costs
- a screenshot of the back-end network operating system that shows that the charging stations are connected to the network
- one image per station if multiple stations are part of your application
Ensure all receipts are clear, legible, itemized and indicate all relevant information for your application.
- Please allow up to 90 days for your rebate application to be processed.
- If selected, you may be required to participate in a site visit to verify the installation of the charging station or in follow-up surveys or interviews on behalf of FortisBC, BC Hydro or the province of British Columbia.
Additional offers and services
Powerful advice on EV charging projects
Employers, building managers and stratas can get support from an EV charging station advisor to help navigate the consultation, planning and implementation process. These services are provided by Fraser Basin Council in coordination with FortisBC and BC Hydro. For details, email [email protected], or visit pluginbc.ca.
EV Charger Incentive Program for multi-unit residential buildings and workplaces
We’re offering additional funding to FortisBC commercial direct-billed electricity customers for the installation of level 2 electric vehicle (EV) chargers at eligible commercial properties. Eligible commercial properties include multi-unit residential buildings, workplaces (for employee-owned EVs) and fleets (employer-owned EVs). Funding is available for both new buildings and retrofits. Get complete details and apply now.
CleanBC Go Electric
Through the CleanBC Go Electric plan and our partners, the province is making clean transportation more affordable and accessible for British Columbians. To learn more, visit goelectricbc.gov.bc.ca.
We’re here to help
If you have questions about the CleanBC EV Charger Rebate Program, contact us at 1-866-436-7847 or [email protected].
This program is funded by the Province of British Columbia.
1Eligible costs include purchase of charging station equipment; labour and construction; site assessments; permits; monthly or annual subscription or warranty fees associated with the charging station; EV parking signage; and parking and electrical design for installation of the charging station(s) and associated conduit. Ineligible costs include installation of non-EV charging infrastructure; painting of parking area; administration or communications between property managers and residents/employees; and taxes paid on equipment, labour or fees. Charging infrastructure that is already required under regulation, building codes, strata bylaws or other programs is not eligible for incentives. For more information, review the program guide.