Charger rebate top-ups
Some communities and devices qualify for a
rebate top-up
Are you considering buying an electrical vehicle (EV) charger and applying for B.C.'s provincial charger rebate program? You may be eligible for a rebate top-up based on your device or your local government. 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.
Property type |
Base rebate amount |
|---|---|
| 50% (up to $350) for EV charger purchase and installation. | |
75% (up to $3,000) for EV ready plan. |
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50% (up to $2,000) for EV charger purchase and installation. |
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Up to $137,000 total for EV Ready building projects. Varies by project stage. |
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Workplaces (charging for employee use) |
50% (up to $2,000) for EV charger purchase and installation. |
If a top-up is offered in your community or from BC Hydro for the device you selected, your maximum rebate amount increases. With local government top-ups, you can receive up to 75% of purchase and installation costs, or the dollar amounts listed below, whichever is less.
For single-family homes
The list below has the local governments and utilities that are offering EV charger rebate top-ups for single-family homes. Duplexes, row homes, mobile and manufactured homes with private garages or dedicated parking are considered single-family homes.
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.
- Top-up: up to $250, to a maximum of 50% of purchase and installation costs, when you install an eligible smart EV charger that you can enroll in Peak Saver
- Base rebate: up to $350
- Total combined: up to $600
- Enroll this device and others in Peak Saver to earn rewards.
- Top-up: $200 for installing an eligible power management device to avoid an electrical service upgrade when installing a Level 2 charger
- Base rebate: up to $350
- Total combined: up to $550
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.
For apartment, condo and townhome complexes
The list below has the current EV charging rebate top-ups available for multi-unit residential buildings. This includes apartments, condos, and townhomes with a shared parkade.
These offers are valid for buildings constructed prior to municipal bylaws requiring EV-ready parking stalls. Program maximums apply.
- 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
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:
- Apartment and condo buildings: up to 75% of eligible costs, maximum of $4,500 per charger.
As a reminder, pre-approval is required before purchasing or installing any chargers.
For workplaces
When available, we'll list below the local governments that are currently offering EV charger rebate top-ups for workplaces.
Rebate values are per station. Program maximums apply.
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:
- 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 you're installing the charger in a community providing one of these offers, or a top-up eligible device within the BC Hydro service territory, 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.