Overview


Go Electric offers increased rebates for Indigenous businesses and communities in B.C., as well as support for community-led EV awareness and education projects.

Increased Rebates


EV charger rebates

B.C. Indigenous communities and businesses can get rebates of up to 75% of the costs to purchase and install charging equipment at their homes or workplaces. Visit your electricity service provider’s website for more information and to apply for a charger rebate.

Support for public charger projects

Funding for up to 90% of project costs (to a maximum of $130,000) per station is available for Indigenous-owned Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC) stations

Support for Indigenous-owned fleets

Indigenous communities and businesses are eligible for increased rebates for some Fleets program offers:

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Program offersPercentage of rebateMaximum rebate amount
For fleet assessments and business case development75% of costs$50,000
EV infrastructure assessment75% of costs$5,000
EV infrastructure work75% of costs$25,000
Limited time offer

Level 2 charging station purchase and installations
(otherwise 75% of costs up to a max of $4,000)
75% of costs$6,000
Fast charging stations75% of costs$75,000

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Percentage of rebate

Program offersAmount
For fleet assessments and business case development75% of costs
EV infrastructure assessment75% of costs
EV infrastructure work75% of costs
Limited time offer

Level 2 charging station purchase and installations
(otherwise 75% of costs up to a max of $4,000)
75% of costs
Fast charging stations75% of costs

Maximum rebate

Program offersAmount
For fleet assessments and business case development$50,000
EV infrastructure assessment$5,000
EV infrastructure work$25,000
Limited time offer

Level 2 charging station purchase and installations
(otherwise 75% of costs up to a max of $4,000)
$6,000
Fast charging stations$75,000

Support for EV education and awareness projects


The Emotive Community Outreach Incentive Program (COIP) offers support and funding to Indigenous communities and local governments to deliver local Emotive EV awareness campaigns. Projects the COIP supports can include:

  • EV test drive events
  • Community forums
  • Development of video content, printed or digital educational materials
  • Hosting of online webinars

The COIP prioritizes projects that promote EV awareness within Indigenous communities.