EV charger rebate program for single-family homes

• Purchase cost of the EV charger
• Labour and construction costs for installation by a licensed electrician
• Electrical and related permit costs
• Cost of electrical design required for the charging station

Note: This rebate is not available for the costs to install a 240V outlet only.

• 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.

• Purchased and not leased
• Approved for sale and use in Canada and have cUL, ULC, cETL, CSA, or cQPS certification
• A Level 2 charger, 208 volt or 240 volt, and feature a SAE J1772 standard plug head* 
• New, not used or refurbished
• A plug-in or hardwired charger model

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*The only exception to the SAE J1772 plug head requirement is the Tesla Wall Connector. The Tesla Mobile Connector is not eligible for rebates.

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.

You’ll need to provide:

• Charger invoice showing proof of payment
• Installation invoice (must show proof of payment and itemized costs broken down by activities performed). See a sample invoice.
• Electrical permit number
• Picture of the installed EV charging station

You’ll need to provide:

• Charger invoice showing proof of payment
• Inspection invoice showing proof of payment
• Certificate of successful inspection

An electrical permit is required under this option. Rather than the licensed electrician, the homeowner is responsible for applying for the permit.

You’ll need to provide:

• Charger invoice showing proof of payment

This option is only available to those who had a pre-existing 240-volt outlet which they plugged their new charger into. In the application, you’ll need to confirm that the outlet is compliant with local electrical code requirements and that a permit was obtained for its installation. If you're unsure, you'll need to contact Technical Safety BC or your municipality as it depends on where your property is located. Check your jurisdiction.