Rebates and support for zero-emission fleet charging

This program supports fleets making the transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). Get rebates on electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, fleet assessments, and electrical infrastructure upgrades.

Eligibility details

Who can apply

Organizations that own light, medium and heavy-duty fleets located and registered in B.C.

Eligible organizations:

Electricity or gas utilities
Companies
Non-profits
Industry and research associations
Indigenous and community groups
Academic institutions
Public sector organizations like local governments, school districts and health authorities

Not eligible:

Crown corporations
B.C. and federal governments
Home-based businesses

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, Contact a fleet advisor (optional), Get pre-approved, Complete projects within 9 months , and Submit documents and get rebate(s).

Read the program guide

Contact a fleet advisor (optional)

Get pre-approved

Complete projects within 9 months

Submit documents and get rebate(s)

Rebate options and amounts

EV charging station rebates

Get back 50 percent of project costs
Indigenous communities get back 75 percent of project costs
Public sector organizations (PSOs) get back up to 75 percent of project costs
Rebates for DCFC of 100 kW or higher are for medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) fleets only
Light-duty fleets are limited to $50,000 per charger, even if the charger is over 100 kW
Organizations applying for both DCFC and Level 2 charging stations will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Charger output	Maximum rebate amount	Max. rebate for Indigenous communities	Max. rebate for PSOs
DCFC: 20 kW to 49 kW	$20,000	$35,000	$20,000
DCFC: 50 kW to 99 kW	$50,000	$65,000	$50,000
DCFC: 100 kW to 199 kW (MHD only)	$75,000	$90,000	$75,000
DCFC: 200+ kW (MHD only)	$100,000	$115,000	$100,000
Level 2 charging station	$2,000 per station $25,000 per year	$4,000 per station $50,000 per year	$4,000 per station $50,000 per year

Fleet assessments and electrical upgrade rebates

Fleets with BC Hydro electrical service

You can only apply for charging station rebates.

BC Hydro supports electric fleet planning and infrastructure upgrades for their customers.

Get BC Hydro electric fleet support

Fleets with FortisBC electrical service

Get back 50 percent of assessment costs and 33 percent of electrical upgrade costs.

Indigenous communities get back 75 percent of project costs
Public sector organizations (PSOs) get back up to 75 percent of project costs

Operational support	Maximum rebate amount	Max. rebate for Indigenous communities	Max. rebate for PSOs
Fleet assessment using telematics tools	$50,000	$50,000	$50,000
Simple fleet assessment	$3,000	$3,000	$3,000
ZEV infrastructure assessments	$5,000	$5,000	$10,000
Electrical upgrades	$20,000	$25,000	$80,000

Before you apply

Your next steps

Read the Program Guide
Get support from a ZEV fleet advisor (optional)

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?

Apply online

You can submit separate applications for up to four different sites.

Apply for fleet rebates

About the program

Fleet Charging Program

Status:

Open

Intake type: Ongoing

Administered by: Fraser Basin Council

Funding provided by: CleanBC

Get support

Contact a ZEV fleet advisor

All fleets in B.C. can get up to 40 hours of free advice from a fleet advisor.

fleets@pluginbc.ca

236-877-2886