Rebates and support for public light-duty vehicle charging

The Public Charger Program offers rebates for direct current fast chargers (DCFC) and Level 2 charging stations. Get a rebate on light-duty electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for public use.

Eligibility details

Who can apply:

Businesses
Indigenous communities
Local governments
Non-profits
Public sector organizations and utilities

Your project site must be:

Located in B.C.
Always accessible to the public, including to those that use mobility aids
Owned by you or a site you have the right to use for at least 10 years

This program prioritizes EV charging stations in:

Indigenous communities
Rural and northern areas
Urban communities with lots of multi-unit residential buildings

Costs incurred before approval are not eligible for reimbursement.

See the program guide for full eligibility requirements.

How it works

How it works diagram showing five circles connected by a flowing arrow. They indicate the five phases of the rebate process: Read the program guide, Apply for pre-approval, Get approved and sign funding agreement, Complete projects within 18 months , and Submit documents and get rebate.

Read the program guide

Apply for pre-approval

Get approved and sign funding agreement

Complete projects within 18 months

Submit documents and get rebate

Rebate options and amounts

EV charging station rebates

Get back up to 75 percent of project costs
Indigenous communities can get back up to 90 percent of project costs

Charger output	Maximum rebate amount	Indigenous communities
DCFC: ≥20 kW, but <50 kW*	$20,000	$50,000
DCFC: ≥50 kW, but <100 kW	$50,000	$100,000
DCFC: ≥100 kW	$80,000	$130,000
Level 2: ≥32 amps	$5,000	$7,500

*Conditions apply. See section 3.4 in the program guide

Before you apply

Your next step

Read the Program Guide

Descriptive video transcript

Go Electric BC Fleet Charging Program video transcript

[Describer] A fleet of electric cars, pickup trucks and vans charge in front of a First Nation government office.

[Narrator] Are you looking to electrify your fleet and invest in charging infrastructure?

[Describer] The CleanBC Go Electric logo appears underneath words that read:

[SUPER] Fleet Charging Program

[Narrator] The CleanBC Go Electric Fleet Charging Program offers rebates and advisory services to help make the transition to zero-emission fleets more affordable and accessible.

[Describer] Funding appears for icons of charging infrastructure and electric fleets.

[Narrator] The fleet charging program has four rebate offers to help electrify your fleet: charging stations, fleet assessments, infrastructure assessments, and electrical infrastructure upgrades.

[Describer] A South Asian woman appears by charging stations and a price tag, which fills halfway.

[Narrator] For Level 2 and Level 3 charging stations, rebates can cover up to 50 percent of purchase and installation costs.

[Describer] A First Nation man appears and the price tag fills three quarters full.

[Narrator] And Indigenous organizations are eligible to access rebates to cover up to 75 percent of costs.

[Describer] A clipboard with a FortisBC logo checks off all four programs: charging stations, fleet assessments, infrastructure assessments and electrical infrastructure upgrades.

[Narrator] Organizations that receive electricity from FortisBC are eligible for all four rebate offers through the Fleet Charging Program.

[Describer] A BC Hydro logo appears. Only the charging stations program is checked off.

[Narrator] BC Hydro electricity customers can obtain rebates for EV chargers through this program

[Describer] Checkmarks also appear beside fleet assessments, infrastructure assessments and electrical infrastructure upgrades. Words appear:

[SUPER] BC Hydro Fleet Electrification Program

[Narrator] and they can receive support for assessments and infrastructure upgrades through the BC Hydro Fleet Electrification Program.

[Describer] A fleet of short-haul trucks charge at a warehouse. A South Asian businesswoman smiles.

[Narrator] The Go Electric Fleet Charging Program is open to businesses, non-profits, local governments,

[Describer] A fleet of electric cars, pickup trucks and vans charge in front of a First Nation government office. A First Nation Man smiles.

[Narrator] First Nations communities, and Indigenous organizations.

[Describer] A map of British Columbia, a document and a fleet of school busses appear.

[Narrator] Applicants must be based in B.C., operate as a registered legal entity, and have registered fleet vehicles.

[Describer] Electric cars charge at a parking lot in a bustling city.

[Narrator] Switching to zero-emission vehicles means saving money, cleaner air, better health,

[Describer] An electric car charges at a peaceful highway rest stop.

[Narrator] and meaningful progress toward a low-carbon future.

[Describer] Money is distributed to a lineup of people. A pricetag appears and is checked off.

[Narrator] Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are awarded after purchase.

[Describer] A Caucasian phone call taker appears with a clock that shows 40 hours.

[Narrator] To guide you through the process, Plug-In BC also offers up to 40 hours of free advice.

[Describer] A laptop appears with the url:

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[Narrator] Ready to take your fleet electric? Visit Plug-In-B-C-dot-C-A-slash-Go-dash-Electric-dash-Fleets to learn more and begin your application today.

[SUPER] Delivered by PlugInBC.

[Describer] The CleanBC Go Electric logo appears with the url:

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Ready to apply?

Learn more about light-duty public charging station funding.

Contact Plug in BC

About the program

Public Charger Program

Status:

Intake closed

Intake type: Ongoing

Administered by: Fraser Basin Council

Funding provided by: CleanBC

Get support

Contact the program

PublicCharger@pluginbc.ca