Rebates for commercial
zero-emission vehicles

Go Electric Rebates Program overview video transcript

[Narrator] Across British Columbia, organizations are making the switch to zero-emission vehicles — cutting operating costs, reducing emissions, and building a cleaner future. 

[Describer] A bridge over a forested river is shown as graphics identical to the narration overlay the image.

[Narrator] The Go Electric Rebates program is a Clean B.C. initiative that helps businesses, nonprofits, Indigenous organizations and local governments transition to zero-emission fleets. 

[Narrator] The program was recently updated to work better for industry and communities, including making rebates more predictable and easier to access. 

[Describer] Scenic views and vehicle related imagery are continually refreshed and often blurred out behind continued text overlays reiterating the narrators message.

[Narrator] The biggest change is that rebates are now applied directly to the purchase price when vehicles are acquired from an approved seller. 

[Narrator] Here’s how it works. To get started, visit the Clean B.C. Go Electric Rebates program webpage.

[Describer] The image includes the title “Step 1” ahead of the words “Visit the Go Electric website.”

[Narrator] From there, check if your organization has a valid business B.C.e.I.D. or register for a new one if needed. Apply online to reserve rebate funds. Once approved, funds are held for up to two months while you select your seller, vehicle and complete your order. 

[Describer] The image includes the title “Step 2” ahead of the words “Apply for approval,” with a minimalist website screen showing an approved checkbox with the subtext “Rebate available for 2 months” written on it.

[Narrator] Choose the eligible zero-emission vehicles you want to order through an approved seller.

[Describer] The image includes the title “Step 3” ahead of the words “Choose your vehicles.” Additional text stating “Full list of eligible vehicles available on the Go Electric Rebates program webpage” is shown beside a minimalist web view of a page with a user having selected a vehicle from a few options.

[Narrator] The approved seller then applies online to reserve funds for up to 12 months while the vehicle is ordered and delivered.

[Describer] The image includes the title “Step 4” ahead of the words “Order your vehicle”, with a minimalist website screen showing a vehicle ordered checkbox. Additional text stating “Present your pre-aproval confirmation and order your vehicle – funds will be reserved for an additional 12 months to allow for delivery.”

[Narrator] You then receive the rebate when you pay for the vehicle, and the approved seller applies for reimbursement within 45 days of sale. 

[Describer] The image includes the title “Step 5” ahead of the words “Rebate applied directly”, with a minimalist website screen showing a purchase summary of a vehicle with the vehicle price of $130,000, a rebate of $60,000 and an after tax purchase price of $70,000.

[Narrator] Battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell, electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles across all eligible medium and heavy classes are eligible for rebates.

[Describer] Additional text stating “Eligible power trains” is show above three fuels types “B.E.V. – Battery electric vehicle,” “F.C.E.V. – Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle,” and “P.H.E.V. – Plug-in Hybrid electric vehicle.”

Vehicles must be purchased through an approved B.C. dealership, seller or lessor. 

[Describer] Additional text stating “Approved sellers only.” Additional text stating “Full list available on the Go Electric Rebates program webpage”

[Narrator] Rebate amounts are determined by vehicle class. Class 2B to Class 8 vehicles are eligible. However, pickup trucks are excluded. 

[Describer] The words “Simple rebate structure” appears above a table showing Vehicles classes with columns for their base rebates and rebates with top ups. The Class 2B row notes Pickup trucks are excluded with base rebate of $5,000 and rebate with top-up of $6,000. The Class 3 row also notes Pickup trucks are excluded with base rebate of $30,000 and rebate with top-up of $36,000. The Class 4 and 5 row has a base rebate of $60,000 and rebate with top-up of $72,000. The Class 6 and 7 row has a base rebate of $90,000 and rebate with top-up of $108,000. Finally the The Class 8row has a base rebate of $130,000 and rebate with top-up of $156,000.

[Narrator] Eligible businesses can apply for rebates on up to five vehicles per program year. Indigenous organizations, nonprofits and local governments can apply for rebates on up to ten vehicles per program year and qualify for an additional 20% rebate top-up.

[Describer] The words “Vehicle limits per organization type”  appear above two boxes reiterating the narrated vehicle numbers per program year amounts.

[Narrator] Funding can be stacked with other government programs for up to 75% of eligible costs, or up to 100% for Indigenous organizations, local governments, and nonprofits. 

[Describer] The words “How stacked funding works”  appear above two boxes reiterating the narrated percentages with additional text stating “Businesses – Up to 75% of vehicle purchase price can be covered by government rebates” and “Indigenous organizations, nonprofits and local governments – Up to 100% of vehicle purchase price can be covered by government rebates.”

[Narrator] Vehicles must be new, commercially designed, registered in B.C., and operate in B.C. for a minimum of 48 months. Leased vehicles with terms of 48 months or longer are eligible, and lease terms less than 48 months can get a pro-rated rebate. 

[Describer] Visuals are continually refreshed and blurred out behind continued text overlays reiterating the narrators message. Additional text enhances the narration and states “Lease terms of 48 months or longer are eligible for the full rebate amount.”

[Narrator] Program funds are added on planned dates. Intakes are ongoing, but may close temporarily if funding runs out before the next release date. There is a 60% cap per vehicle class per intake period, and each intake is first come, first served with no wait list.

[Describer] The words “Rebate funding is release periodically”  appear above text reiterating the narration.

[Narrator] The program is operated by Clean B.C. and the B.C. Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, with a dedicated support team to guide you through every step.

[Describer] The words “program is operated by” appear with two logos shown for “Clean B.C. Go Electric” and “British Columbia, Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions.”

[Narrator] Are you ready to switch to a medium- or heavy-duty zero-emission vehicle?

[Describer] The words “Ready to Go Electric?” are shown.

[Narrator] Visit the website to review program rules and eligibility.

[Describer] The words “Apply and reserve rebate funds” are shown along side three checkmarks with the text “Check eligibility,” “Review rebate amounts,” and “Prepare your application” beside each.

[Narrator] Applicants must have a business B.C.e.I.D. to apply. If you don’t have one, check the website for steps on how to get one. 

[Describer] The words “Make sure you have a Business B.C.e.I.D.” appear above the logo for “British Columbia B.C.e.I.D.”

[Narrator] Manufacturers can submit vehicles to be added to the eligible vehicle list. Sellers can apply to become an approved seller and receive training and resources to prepare. 

[Narrator] Find out more. Get ready and receive updates on the Go Electric Rebates program at GoElectricBC.gov.ba.ca/commercial 

[Describer] The Clean B.C. Go Electric logo appears above the words “Go Electric Rebates program” with additional text stating “Scan Q.R. code or visit Go Electric B.C. [dot] gov [dot] ba [dot] ca [slash] commercial,” and a Q.R. code is shown that will direct a user to the U.R.L. identified.