For Indigenous communities and businesses
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.
EV charging advice
Thinking of applying for EV charger rebates for a multi-unit residential building or a workplace? Indigenous organizations can get up to 5 hours of free advice. EV charging advisors can guide you through the process of setting up EV charging stations at your building.
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 Fleet Charging Program offers:
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| Program offers | Percentage of rebate | Maximum rebate amount |
|---|---|---|
| For fleet assessments and business case development* | 75% of costs | $50,000 |
| EV infrastructure assessment* | 75% of costs | $5,000 |
| EV infrastructure work* | 75% of costs | $25,000 |
| Level 2 charging station purchase and installations | 75% of costs | $4,000 |
| Fast charging stations | 75% of costs | $65,000 |
| Fast charging stations for medium and heavy-duty ZEVs | 75% of costs | $115,000 |
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Percentage of rebate
| Program offers | Amount |
|---|---|
| For fleet assessments and business case development* | 75% of costs |
| EV infrastructure assessment* | 75% of costs |
| EV infrastructure work* | 75% of costs |
| Level 2 charging station purchase and installations | 75% of costs |
| Fast charging stations | 75% of costs |
| Fast charging stations for medium and heavy-duty ZEVs | 75% of costs |
Maximum rebate
| Program offers | Amount |
|---|---|
| For fleet assessments and business case development* | $50,000 |
| EV infrastructure assessment* | $5,000 |
| EV infrastructure work* | $25,000 |
| Level 2 charging station purchase and installations | $4,000 |
| Fast charging stations | $65,000 |
| Fast charging stations for medium and heavy-duty ZEVs | $115,000 |
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.