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Catch up on our EV stories and access helpful links

Supply challenges dominate but change is near for B.C. buyers

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Our recent EV news and reports

  • BC Hydro’s fast charging site open in Gold River
  • BC Hydro’s fast charging site open in Agassiz
  • BC Hydro’s fast charging sites operational in Houston, Fraser Lake and New Hazelton
  • BC Hydro’s fast charging site operational in Lillooet
  • BC Hydro installs its fastest EV charging unit
  • Report: Pent-up pandemic demand could lead to EV bottleneck
  • Fact sheet: BC Hydro EV fast charging rate
  • Info bulletin: Public EV charging nearing pre-pandemic levels
  • Survey: Lack of charging etiquette leads to conflict at the electric pump
  • Report: British Columbians’ fueling habits have led to misconceptions about EV charging

Our recent EV stories

  • Five ways to test drive an EV before you buy one
  • 22 reasons why you'll drive an EV (sooner or later)
  • BMW 330e an enticing plug-in hybrid option for those who love driving
  • 9 EV myths busted, from range anxiety to higher costs
  • Roomy Kia Niro EV takes a run at electric's big players
  • Tesla Model 3 and Y get the car share test in Vancouver
  • Electric car update: more help, new fees, charger rebates
  • EV charging: More stations, health and COVID-19
  • Good etiquette, good karma, at EV fast charge stations

Useful EV resources for B.C.

  • Clean BC Go Electric vehicle rebate program
  • Plug In BC
  • Emotive: The Electric Vehicle Experience
  • Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association
  • Victoria EV Club
  • SCRAP-IT Program

Electric fleets

Thinking about transitioning your fleet vehicles to EVs? Fleet electrification offers many benefits for your business, but requires careful planning to realize the benefits while maintaining the efficiency of your fleet. 

We’ve developed a fleet electrification guide to help you understand your EV options and develop a plan that will work for your organization. Along with the guide, you’ll also see that we offer an assessment service to help determine how best to set up your facility’s electrical infrastructure for EV charging. 

Installing public chargers

Are you a municipality, First Nation, local government or commercial property owner that’s considering building a public EV charging station on your property?

We provide industry-focused information and resources to help organizations create safe, usable and reliable public EV infrastructure in B.C.

  • Best practices for fast charger design and operations
  • Best practices for Level 2 charger design and operations

Help for condos & stratas

We've created a step-by-step guide outlining the process of getting EV charging infrastructure installed at multi-unit residential buildings. For help navigating your strata, check out how to request EV charging in your building or request support from an EV advisor. For further guidance, visit Metro Vancouver's site, evcondo.ca.

Learn about incentives for the installation of charging stations and related electrical infrastructure at multi-unit residential buildings.

See examples from stratas in B.C.

Learn how three stratas took three different approaches to adding EV charging to their multi-unit residential buildings.

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HOV lane

Get a sticker, use the HOV lane

Have you ever noticed the big white OK decals on EVs as they whizz past you in the HOV lane? If you own an EV in B.C., you can apply for an HOV lane/electric vehicle permit and decal from the Government of B.C. which allows you to drive your EV in HOV lanes even if it's just you in the car.

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EV models available in B.C.

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B.C.'s EV charger rebate program

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What does 98% clean mean?

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Rebates for single-family homes

If installed at a single-family home, this charger may be eligible for a rebate of up to 50% of purchase and installation costs to a maximum of $350. 

This includes duplexes or townhouses with private garages or dedicated parking. 
Rebate amounts are subject to change. Visit the EV charger rebate program for information and eligibility criteria.

If installed at an apartment/condo or workplace, this networked charger may be eligible for a rebate. 

Rebates for apartments/condos

Up to 50% of purchase and installation costs to a maximum of $1,400 to $2,000 per charger.

Rebate amounts vary depending on factors such as whether or not the building is participating in other EV Ready rebates.

Rebates for workplaces

Up to 50% of purchase and installation costs to a maximum of $2,000 per charger.

Pre-approval from BC Hydro is required for apartment/condo and workplace customers. Program maximums apply.

Rebates for single-family homes

If installed at a single-family home, this charger may be eligible for a rebate of up to 50% of purchase and installation costs to a maximum of $350.

This includes duplexes or townhouses with private garages or dedicated parking. 

Rebate amounts are subject to change. Visit the EV charger rebate program for information and eligibility criteria.

Features

Load management: Allows multiple EV chargers to share the same electrical circuit, allowing the charging power to be distributed across each charger.

Networked: A networked charging station that is connected to a central system via internet communication such as open protocol (e.g. OCPP, OpenADR or other) or a proprietary system (must be connected to a network for minimum of two years).

Multiple ports: Allows multiple vehicles to charge at the same time.

CSA Certification: Tested and certified electric vehicle charging and components by CSA Group. 

cETL Certification: Compliant with North American safety standards and tested/certified by Intertek.

cUL Certification: Compliant with Canadian safety standards by UL Canada.

Breaker Current

Every circuit breaker has specified amperage (amount of current). The rating is the labelled on the breaker. Understanding your electrical service and panel is important in determining the type of EV charger you can support.

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