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Local charger rebate top-ups

Some B.C. communities offering rebate top-up

If you’re considering purchasing an EV charger and taking advantage of B.C.’s provincial charger rebate program some local governments are partnering with the Province and sweetening the deal. Check out the list below to find current rebate top-ups available for single-family homes, apartments/condos, and workplaces.  

Enhanced rebates are also available for Indigenous communities.

As a reminder, here’s an overview of the base rebate offers provided by the Government of B.C.. Select a link below for complete offer details and eligibility criteria. 

  • For single-family homes – 50% of purchase and installation costs up to $350 for an eligible level 2 EV charger.
  • For apartments/condos – 50% of purchase and installation costs up to $2,000 for an eligible level 2 EV charger. Up to 50% of costs up to $600 per EV Ready made parking stall. And up to 75% of costs up to $3000 for an EV Ready Plan.
  • For workplaces – 50% of purchase and installation costs up to $2,000 for an eligible level 2 EV charger.

If a top-up is offered in your community, your maximum rebate amount increases to 75% of purchase and installation costs, or the dollar amounts listed below, whichever is less. 

For single-family homes

The list below shows the local governments that are currently offering EV charger rebate top-ups for single-family homes. This also includes duplexes or townhouses with private garages or dedicated parking.

  • RDN Electoral Area (rural) residents who purchase and install an eligible Level 2 EV charger can receive a $150 top-up. However, this top-up requires a separate application and the payment is delivered separately. 

    Learn more about the RDN rebate

    • Top-up: up to $150
    • Base rebate: up to $350
    • Total combined: up to $500
  • Township of Langley has been offering a $350 top-up, however their top-up funding is currently exhausted. We’ll update this information if new funding becomes available. 

    • Top-up: up to $250 for an eligible JuiceBox EV charger
    • Base rebate: up to $350
    • Total combined: up to $600
    • Top-up: up to $150
    • Base rebate: up to $350
    • Total combined: up to $500

For apartments/condos

The list below shows the local governments that are currently offering EV charging rebate top-ups for multi-unit residential buildings including apartments and condos. 

These offers are valid for buildings constructed prior to municipal bylaws requiring EV-ready parking stalls. Program maximums apply. 

  • City of Victoria has been offering a $2,000 top-up per charger, however their top-up funding is currently exhausted. We’ll update this information if new funding becomes available.

    • EV Ready plan top-up: up to $1,000
    • Base rebate: up to $3,000
    • Total combined: up to $4,000
    • EV Ready infrastructure top-up: up to $100 per parking stall
    • Base rebate: up to $600
    • Total combined: up to $700 per parking stall
    • EV Ready plan top-up: up to $1,000
    • Base rebate: up to $3,000
    • Total combined: up to $4,000
    • EV Ready infrastructure top-up: up to $200 per parking stall
    • Base rebate: up to $600
    • Total combined: up to $800 per parking stall
    • EV Ready plan top-up: up to $1,000
    • Base rebate: up to $3,000
    • Total combined: up to $4,000
    • EV Ready infrastructure top-up: up to $100 per parking stall
    • Base rebate: up to $600
    • Total combined: up to $700 per parking stall
  • Township of Langley has been offering a $1,000 top-up per charger, however their top-up funding is currently exhausted. We’ll update this information if new funding becomes available. 

    • EV Ready plan top-up: up to $1,000
    • Base rebate: up to $3,000
    • Total combined: up to $4,000
    • EV Ready infrastructure top-up: up to $100 per parking stall
    • Base rebate: up to $600
    • Total combined: up to $700 per parking stall

For workplaces

The list below shows the local governments that are currently offering EV charger rebate top-ups for workplaces.

Rebate values are per station. Program maximums apply.

    • Top-up: up to $1,000
    • Base rebate: up to $2,000
    • Total combined: up to $3,000
  • Township of Langley has been offering a $1,000 top-up, however their top-up funding is currently exhausted. We’ll update this information if new funding becomes available. 

Indigenous communities

Indigenous communities in B.C. are also eligible for enhanced charger rebate offers. Indigenous communities can get these rebates on eligible charger purchase and installation costs: 

  • Single-family homes: up to 75% of eligible costs, maximum $750.
  • Apartment and condo buildings: up to 75% of eligible costs, maximum of $4,500 per charger
  • Workplaces: up to 75% of eligible costs to a maximum of $4,000 per charger.

As a reminder, pre-approval is required before purchasing or installing any chargers. 

How these offers work

There is no separate application for the enhanced rebates or top-ups (exception: Regional District of Nanaimo). Simply submit your application for B.C.’s charger rebate program. If approved, and if the home or workplace you’re installing the charger at is located in a community providing one of these offers, we’ll automatically add the eligible value to your base rebate amount. 

These offers are available to eligible rebate applicants on a first come, first served basis. 

Want to offer rebates in your community?

Local governments interested in offering top-ups can submit an inquiry to evchargerincentives@bchydro.com. 

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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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