Home Use:

1. The provincial government offers a subsidy for purchasing new Level 2 chargers or long-term leasing of new/used Level 2 chargers, which can be combined with municipal subsidies. The same policy applies to the purchase of new and used Electric Vehicles (EVs), including Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs), and electric motorcycles.
2. Latest update: November 2, 2023.
3. Subsidy amount: $600 = $350 for purchase + $250 for installation. The pre-tax amount paid for purchasing and installing the charging station must be at least $600 (discounts are calculated on the discounted price). Costs not included: delivery charges; accessories like mounts, adapters, or covers; spare parts; insurance-related expenses; installation costs refer to the materials and labor for installing the charger itself and necessary electrical infrastructure.
4. Application deadline: 1. There is no maximum time limit between the purchase of the vehicle and the application for the charging station subsidy, but the applicant must own an EV at the time of applying. 2. The charger must be installed at the time of application. 3. For leases, the installation must be completed after April 28, 2023, and leasing costs incurred.
5. Installation location: The building where the charging station is installed must be a residence located in the province of Quebec (residents of multi-unit residential buildings are also eligible for the home charging station subsidy).
6. Applicant eligibility: Residents of Quebec who own an EV can apply (under certain conditions, financial assistance is also provided to businesses, municipal authorities, and Quebec organizations – businesses can apply for the home charging station subsidy for employees who live in eligible buildings and operate company vehicles).
7. Second-hand EV owners: If you purchase a used EV and the previous owner received a charging station subsidy, the new owner can still apply.
8. Adding or replacing an EV: If you have already received a home charging station subsidy and purchase a second EV or recently replaced your EV, you are eligible for a subsidy for a second charging station.
9. Change of location: If you have already received a home charging station subsidy and retained your EV, you cannot apply for a subsidy for a new residence.

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Workplace Use: Options are available for purchasing or leasing charging stations for workplace installation or turnkey charging services. The subsidy allocated per connector or charging station is up to $5,000; there is no limit on the number of installations, and multiple terminals needing joint installation can be combined in a single application. However, the maximum subsidy amount provided per eligible building and per fiscal year (from April 1 to March 31 of the following year) cannot exceed $49,000.

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Application Requirements

● Go Electric EV Charger Rebate Program (Level 2 charging stations are sufficient for this subsidized product).
The provincial government, in partnership with BC Hydro, FortisBC, and Natural Resources Canada, is offering discounts on the purchase and installation of EV chargers for residences and workplaces throughout the province.

1. Single-family homes (BC Hydro customers): Up to a 50% discount (up to $350) on the installation of Level 2 charging stations.
2. multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) and workplaces (BC Hydro customers): up to a 50% discount on eligible costs (up to $2,000 per charging station) for Level 2 charging stations.
3. MURBs and workplaces (FortisBC customers): up to a 75% discount on eligible costs (up to $5,000 per charging station) through funding from the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP).
4. Province-wide EV Ready Discount Program (beginning October 31, 2023): EV Ready Program discounts covering up to 75% of eligible costs (up to $3,000). Discounts for electrical modifications or service upgrades required for EV Ready parking spaces covering up to 50% of eligible costs (up to $600 per space), up to a maximum of $120,000 per building.
5. MURBs (BC Hydro customers) through the EV Ready program.
Up to 50% discount on eligible costs for the installation of charging stations (up to $1,400 per station).
6. MURBs through the EV Ready program (FortisBC customers): up to 75% off eligible costs through ZEVIP funding (up to $4,400 per charging station).

Rebates for home chargers (BC Hydro)
is designed to help prepare homes and workplaces across BC for electric vehicles (EVs). The program is funded by the BC government and administered by BC Hydro and Fortis Electric.

1. owners or residents of detached homes, townhouses, or duplexes who purchase and install a level 2 charger can receive a discount of up to 50% of the cost, up to $350
2. a subsidy of up to $250 is available to customers of detached homes who install a qualifying smart EV charger. (Smart EV charger: needs to be connected to the internet)
3. to qualify for the detached home EV charger discount, an eligible charger must be purchased and installed within 90 days of the charger’s installation, and an application submitted