EV charging stations for homes

1. You must be a residential FortisBC electricity or municipal electricity customer of Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland or Nelson Hydro.
2. You must be the registered owner or a tenant of the premises who has obtained the property owner's consent.
3. Eligible types of homes, with off-street dedicated parking for residents, include:
   • single-family detached homes
   • mobile homes on a permanent foundation
   • duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes
   • side-by-side row homes with individual electricity meters and garages
4. Note: Residents of townhomes, condominiums, high-rises and apartment buildings can apply for rebates for multi-unit residential buildings.

4. Applications must be submitted within 6 months of the installation of the charging station.

EV charging station-specific eligibility 

1. Eligible costs include purchase of equipment, labour and construction, permits and electrical design for installation of the charging station(s).
2. Ineligible costs include installation of non-EV charging infrastructure, painting of parking area, monthly or annual subscription fees associated with the charging station, and taxes paid on equipment, labour or fees. Charging infrastructure that is already required under regulation, building codes, strata bylaws or other programs is not eligible for incentives.

CleanBC Go Electric EV Charger Rebate Program Guide

For more information, review the CleanBC Go Electric EV Charger Rebate Program. 

1. Purchase and install eligible EV charging equipment.
2. If you need an electrician to install the charging station, you can find one by searching our directory of electrical contractors. 
3. Within 6 months of your equipment installation, apply online for your rebate.
4. Please provide copies of the following with your application:
   • if the installation work was done by a licensed electrical contractor, a contractor installation form, completed and signed by the licensed electrical contractor who installed the electric vehicle charging station and their paid, itemized receipt or invoice
   • the paid, itemized receipt or invoice for the purchase of an eligible electric vehicle charging station, which should include the name, address and phone number of the Canadian retailer where you purchased the equipment, the purchase date, price (excluding tax), and product make and model
   • if the installation was completed by someone who is not a licensed electrician, you must include a certificate of successful inspection from Technical Safety BC or the municipal safety authority, along with a photo of the installed charger
   • if an existing 240V outlet was already installed and used for the new EV charger, proof of electrical permit for the original installation must be provided upon request
5. Ensure all receipts are clear, legible, itemized and indicate all relevant information for your application.
6. Please allow up to 90 days for your rebate to be processed. If your application is approved, your rebate will be applied as a credit on your FortisBC electricity bill. Municipal utility customers of Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland or Nelson Hydro will receive their rebate as a cheque from FortisBC.
7. If selected, you may be required to participate in a site visit to verify the installation of the charging station or in follow-up surveys or interviews on behalf of FortisBC, BC Hydro or the Province of British Columbia.

Terms and Conditions: CleanBC Go Electric EV Charger Rebate Program Guide

CleanBC Go Electric

The CleanBC Go Electric Home and Workplace Charging Program aims to:

• encourage and accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs)
• make EV ownership and charging more affordable
• improve access to EV chargers
• encourage the use of more energy efficient technologies
• improve air quality
• reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles

To learn more visit Clean BC Go Electric.