Passenger vehicle
rebates for
individuals
Overview
Get rebates on passenger vehicles for your fleet.
Rebate amount
Rebate amounts vary by income and type of vehicle
Who can apply
B.C. residents who meet income requirements and have a valid B.C. driver’s licence
Income requirements
Your eligibility for rebates is based on your income in the previous tax year
Eligible vehicles
Cars, larger vehicles
How to apply
You must be pre-approved. Apply online before buying your vehicle.
Who can apply
Live in B.C.
Have a valid B.C. driver’s licence
Meet the income requirements at the time you apply for the rebate
Income requirements
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| Individual income | Rebate for plug-in hybrids with range less than 85km | Rebate for battery electric and long-range plug-in hybrids |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $80,000 | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| $80,001 – $90,000 | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| $90,001 – $100,000 | $500 | $1,000 |
| $100,000 and above | No rebate | No rebate |
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Rebate for plug-in hybrids with range less than 85km
| Individual income | Rebate |
|---|---|
| Less than $80,000 | $2,000 |
| $80,001 – $90,000 | $1,000 |
| $90,001 – $100,000 | $500 |
| $100,000 and above | No rebate |
Rebate for battery electric and long-range plug-in hybrids
| Individual income | Rebate |
|---|---|
| Less than $80,000 | $4,000 |
| $80,001 – $90,000 | $2,000 |
| $90,001 – $100,000 | $1,000 |
| $100,000 and above | No rebate |
Vehicles you can get a rebate on
Eligible vehicles must have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) below:
| Vehicle type | MSRP amount (maximum) |
|---|---|
| Cars Two seaters, compact, mid-size and large cars, station wagons and SUVs | $50,000 |
| Larger vehicles Mini-vans, small and standard pickup trucks and passenger vans | $70,000 |
When to get your rebate
You need to be pre-approved for a rebate before buying your EV. If your application is approved, you have a year to use your rebate.
If you use a rebate to own or lease an EV, you must register and insure the vehicle with ICBC for at least 12 months. Otherwise, you will be required to return the rebate.
Individuals can only get a rebate once during the lifetime of the passenger vehicle rebate program. If you got a rebate any time after the program started in 2015, you are not eligible to get another.
How to apply
1
Find out if you’re eligible
Answer 4 questions to see if you are eligible for a rebate.
2
Apply online
Apply online.
3
Get approval by email
If you’re eligible, you’ll get an email approving your application and telling you your maximum rebate amount. This will take up to 3 weeks.
4
Visit your local EV dealership
Bring your driver’s licence with you to the dealership. The rebate will be applied when you purchase a vehicle.
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