Ineligible product FAQs

The Government of B.C. and BC Hydro are taking action to preference Canadian goods in our rebate programs going forward and to exclude, where practicable, U.S. produced goods. As of March 12, 2025, Tesla products are not eligible for CleanBC and BC Hydro rebates.

FAQs for self-generation, solar and battery rebates

I've received self-generation technical acceptance and installed a Tesla battery but haven't submitted my technical documentation yet. Will I still be eligible for the rebate?

Yes, customers will be eligible for the rebate on Tesla products if they have applied and received self-generation technical acceptance prior to March 12, 2025.

I've submitted my self-generation application but haven't received technical acceptance yet. Will I still be eligible for the rebate?

Yes, customers who submitted their self-generation and rebate applications before March 12, 2025, and have not received technical acceptance yet will be eligible for a rebate on Tesla products, provided their application receives technical acceptance by BC Hydro and meets all the rebate eligibility requirements.

I've received self-generation technical acceptance, installed a Tesla battery, and submitted all the required technical documentation, but haven't received the rebate payment yet. Will I still be eligible for the rebate?

Yes, customers who have received technical acceptance to proceed with their project prior to March 12, 2025 and have submitted all required technical documentation and meet rebate eligibility requirements will be eligible for a rebate.

Can I install a Tesla battery but not apply for the rebate?

Yes, customers can choose to install Tesla products but will not be eligible for the rebate as of March 12, 2025. Customers will still need to submit a self-generation application to receive technical acceptance to proceed with the installation.

FAQs for EV charger rebates

Can I install a Tesla charger but not apply for the rebate?

Yes, customers can choose to install Tesla products but will not be eligible for the rebate as of March 12, 2025.

I received pre-approval for a project that includes Tesla chargers. What happens now?

If you've been pre-approved for a project, that pre-approval remains valid and you'll still receive your EV charger rebate. As long as you indicated on your application form the intent to use a Tesla product, you'll have received an email confirming this. If you believe you indicated a Tesla product on your application, but didn't receive an email, please email us. Please note that extensions won't be granted to the charger incentive pre-approval dates.

If you haven't yet purchased your charger, please consider changing your charger model to an eligible product, as if there are delays to your project, extensions will not be granted.

My EV Ready plan prepared before March 12, 2025 includes Tesla chargers. What happens now?

If you already had an EV Ready plan prepared before March 12, 2025, then the EV Ready plan rebate will be processed as normal.

To be eligible for charger rebates when applying for pre-approval to implement your plan, you'll need to adjust your design to an eligible product.

My EV Ready plan prepared on or after March 12, 2025 includes Tesla chargers. What happens now?

For an EV Ready plan to qualify for rebates, the solution it proposes must be eligible for rebates. Please work with your contractor to update the proposed solution prior to submitting your application for rebates.

I purchased my Tesla charger before March 12, but haven't applied yet. What happens now?

If you purchased your Tesla charger prior to March 12, 2025, submit the receipt or invoice showing payment prior to March 12 with your application. Please apply within the required eligibility timeline (90 days for single-family home chargers).

I purchased a Tesla charger on or after March 12. What happens now?

If you purchased your charger on or after March 12, 2025, you won't be eligible for rebates. Please work with your supplier to determine your options.

I purchased my charger before March 12 but it wasn’t installed by March 12. What happens now?

If the receipt shows the purchase was before March 12, the rebate will be processed as normal. However, the device installation must be completed and your application received within 90 days of the purchase date.

Previously eligible products

Electric vehicle (EV) chargers for single-family homes:

Tesla Mobile Connector (Model: 1457768-XY-Z)
Tesla Universal Wall Connector (Model: 1734412xxxx)
Tesla Wall Connector – (Wall Connector)

EV chargers for apartments, condos, and workplaces:

Tesla Universal Wall Connector (Model: 1734412xxxx)
Tesla Wall Connector – (Wall Connector)

Energy storage batteries:

Tesla Powerwall Model 2 & 3

Inverters:

Tesla H 1707000-xx-y Hybrid Inverter
Telsa E 2012170-xx-y Battery Inverter
Telsa E 3012170-xx-y Battery Inverter

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