Electric vehicles in B.C.
Electric vehicles (EVs) and their charging infrastructure are paving the road to the future of transportation in B.C.
Whether you're interested in a transition to EVs for personal or business purposes, we have resources available to help.
We're making it easier to switch to an EV in B.C.
The Government of B.C.'s CleanBC Roadmap to 2030 [PDF] aims to meet the Paris Agreement's emissions reduction targets for 2030, and reach net zero by 2050.
The plan outlines action items across eight pathways, including those needed to eliminate emissions from all new cars by 2035.
To support the goal, we want to make it easier for residents of British Columbia to make the switch to an EV.
Owning & buying an EV
We've put together resources to help guide you while making the switch to an EV. From choosing an EV that’s right for you to ensuring it’s well maintained.
Charging your EV at home
Get to know the different types of chargers and smart features. Not sure where to start? We’ve got step-by-step guides for installing a charger at home.
Charging your EV on the go
Our network of public EV chargers is continually expanding across the province. Download our EV network app for easy access to our EV charging network.
Rebates & incentives
Ready to make the switch? Learn about available federal and provincial vehicle rebates, as well as B.C.’s rebates for home and workplace charging.
EV resources for industry
If you're looking to electrify your business, we have a collection of resources to help you. From electric fleets to installing a public charging station, we're here to support your journey toward reducing emissions.
EV resources for commercial, industry, and community interests
Our role with electric vehicles
It's our goal to make EVs a convenient and accessible choice for all British Columbians.
This includes:
- EV market research. Researching architecture to keep up with growing market needs ensures we stay at the forefront of developments in the EV fast charging market.
- Public infrastructure and grid readiness. Our network of public EV chargers is continually expanding across the province.
- Rebates and incentives. We administer and partner with the Government of B.C. to deliver the EV charger rebate program.
- Home charging. Looking for a certified electrician? Request a referral for a certified electrician who can install charging infrastructure.
B.C.'s clean energy and electric vehicles
In other parts of North America, where electricity is generated using fossil fuels, you might wonder how sustainable driving an electric vehicle (EV) really is. But in B.C., charging and driving a typical EV produces a minimal amount of greenhouse gases compared to those emitted by an equivalent gas-powered vehicle covering the same distance because the energy we produce comes from renewable resources.