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Date Last Updated: 30th October 2023

EV Charger Rebate Program for Single-Family Homes

About the program

Rebates are available to help homes and workplaces across B.C. get ready for electric vehicles (EVs). The program is funded by the Province of B.C. and administered by BC Hydro and Fortis Electric. If you’re a Fortis Electric customer, please apply through their website.

*Program updates

October 31, 2023 – The Province of B.C. has approved $6.59M in fiscal year 23/24 funding to fully re-open the CleanBC Go Electric EV Charger Rebate Program for Homes and Workplaces. All program offers are accepting applications again. Funding is limited and will be allocated until it’s exhausted.

Rebate offer

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.

Smart charger top-up offer

BC Hydro is offering funding of up to $250 for single-family home customers who install an eligible smart EV charger.

If you’re having an eligible smart EV charger installed, we’ll automatically add the top-up to your rebate.

What's a smart charger?

These chargers connect to the Internet, usually by wi-fi and your Internet connection. This allows you to schedule your charging and get more information about your charging and electricity consumption. In the future, they may also allow you to participate in any new BC Hydro incentive programs and special rates.

EV chargers eligible for the BC Hydro smart charger offer can be downloaded here. (Excel document)

Why are only some smart charger brands and models eligible?

Not all smart chargers have the demand-response capabilities needed to integrate with our Peak Rewards program. We’re continuously working with EV charger manufacturers to expand the top-up list.

If you have an EV charger you’d like us to assess, please send an email indicating the make and model to alliance@bchydro.com.

Eligibility for EV charger rebate

To be eligible for the single-family home EV charger rebate, you must purchase and install an eligible charger and submit your application within 90 days of the charger installation.

Review the eligible costs and charger criteria below.

Eligible costs

Eligible installations

Charger is wall-mounted at the electrical service address provided in the rebate application
Electrical permit is obtained (if you’re hiring a licensed contractor, they’ll apply for this permit on your behalf)

Note: This rebate is not available for the installation of an electrical outlet only.

Why are electrical permits required?

Permits are a legal requirement in B.C. and often necessary for home insurance purposes. They help determine whether electrical work is done safely in compliance with the Electrical Codes and Standards in British Columbia. For your safety, please consult with a certified electrician, your municipality or Technical Safety BC about obtaining an electrical permit before commencing any electrical work.

Who issues the permit?

Depending on where your property is located, Technical Safety BC or your municipality will issue the permit. Check your jurisdiction.

Eligible chargers

Must be included on the list of rebate-eligible EV charger models.
For BC Hydro’s smart charger offer, it must be listed in this document. (Excel document)
Purchased and not leased
Approved for sale and use in Canada and have cUL, ULC, cETL, CSA, or cQPS certification
A Level 2 charger, 208V or 240V, and feature a SAE J1772 standard plug head
New, not used or refurbished
A plug-in or hardwired charger model

Combining with other incentives

If the EV charger rebate program incentive is combined with any other incentive, it’ll be capped so that the total incentives don’t exceed the total cost of the equipment and installation.

Required documentation

Make sure you have the necessary documents ready before you start your rebate application. The documents required vary depending on your project.

If the charger was installed by a licensed electrician

If the charger was installed by someone who is not a licensed electrician

If you already have a 240V outlet to plug your charger into

You’ll need to provide:

Charger invoice showing proof of payment
Image of the installed EV charging station

This option is only available to those who had a pre-existing 240V outlet which they plugged their new charger into. If you had to do any electrical work to install the EV charger, you’re not eligible to apply through this option.

In your application, you must confirm that you obtained a permit when you originally had the 240V outlet installed. If you’re not sure, please contact either Technical Safety BC or your municipality, depending on where your property is located. Check your jurisdiction.

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