Buying guide | Electric Vehicles | BC Hydro

What you need to know about purchasing an electric vehicle

Once you've decided to go electric, the fun of finding your next vehicle can begin. As the market for electric vehicles has grown, so have the options, but we've made it easy to narrow these down to the models that are best for your lifestyle and budget.

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EV models available in B.C.

Compare the range, price, seating and rebate eligibility of electric vehicles available in B.C.

Know your options

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Tips for the EV buying process

Learn about dealerships, charger installation and how to ensure a smooth buying process.

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Test driving an EV

Learn primary ways of test driving an electric vehicle, and the top things to monitor.

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Buying a used EV

Understand the pros and cons of buying a used electric vehicle, and tips on where to shop.

Know your options

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Maintaining and insuring an EV

How to take care of your EV battery, and what maintenance costs to expect.

For car dealers

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EV info. for car dealers

Learn how sharing your expertise can help support customers and stay ahead of the EV curve.

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 charging equipment may be eligible for a rebate.

Rebates for apartments/condos

The rebate amount depends on when the building was constructed with respect to municipal bylaws requiring EV-ready parking stalls.

Constructed prior to municipal bylaws: Up to 50% of purchase and installation costs to a maximum of $14,000 (up to $2,000 per station and up to $1,000 per energized outlet).

Constructed after municipal bylaws: Up to 50% of purchase and installation costs to a maximum of $5,000 (up to $350 per station).

Rebates for workplaces

Up to 50% of purchase and installation costs to a maximum of $14,000 (up to $2,000 per station).

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

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.