CleanBC offers consumer rebates for clean transportation to help create a more sustainable future for all British Columbians. B.C. is prioritizing Canadian-made products in rebate programs and phasing out U.S.-made goods where possible.

As of March 12, 2025, Tesla products (e.g., electric vehicles, chargers, etc.) are not eligible for any CleanBC rebates. If you purchased or have received pre-approval for your Tesla product before March 12, 2025, it can still qualify for rebates and will be processed as normal.

The CleanBC Go Electric Program is intended to encourage and accelerate the adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in British Columbia (B.C.) for both their environmental and economic benefits.

The CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program is a sub-program of the CleanBC Go Electric Program and is intended to increase the number of public Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC) stations throughout B.C. to support the growing number of ZEVs on the road.

The CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program prioritizes applications that address geographic gaps in rural, northern, and Indigenous communities. It also prioritizes applications in urban areas with high ZEV uptake, a high concentration of multi-unit residential buildings, or other densification-related needs for additional fast-charging infrastructure.

The Program aims to fill current gaps in the public DCFC network in B.C. such as Indigenous communities, rural and northern areas, and city centers experiencing long queues for DCFCs due to high ZEV uptake.

Applicants can view the most recent Public Charger Program webinar, either live or as a recording. The next webinar will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, 11:00 AM Pacific time.

Applications are reviewed in cycles throughout the year. The next funding round is now open (as of April 16th, 2025) and the application deadline date is Friday, June 20th 2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific time.

Rebates

Rebate amounts range from up to $20,000 per <50 kW DCFC, to $130,000 per >100 kW DCFC (for Indigenous communities). Additional funding is available for Level 2 chargers. Exact amounts for different charger outputs are shown in the table below.

Maximum Rebate Amount
$20,000

for ≥20 kW, but <50 kW DCFCs

(up to 50% of project costs, or 75% for tandem installations*)

$50,000

≥50 kW, but <100 kW DCFCs

(up to 50% of project costs, or 75% for tandem installations)

$80,000

≥100 kW DCFCs

(up to 50% of project costs, or 75% for tandem installations)

$5,000

Level 2**: ≥32 amps

(up to 50% of costs)

Maximum Rebate Amount for Indigenous Communities
$50,000

≥20 kW, but <50 kW DCFCs

(up to 90% of project costs)

$100,000

≥50 kW, but <100 kW DCFC

(up to 90% of project costs)

$130,000

≥100 kW DCFC

(up to 90% of project costs)

$7,500

Level 2**: ≥32 amps

(up to 90% of costs)

*tandem installations are more than one DCFCs installed at the same location. It also refer to a DCFC co-located with a Level 2 charger or two Level 2 stations meeting requirements in section 3.2.1 of the program guide (minimum 32 A; higher power preferred) to provide redundancy to the site

** Eligible as part of an approved DCFC installation or Level 2 only installation, subject to meeting requirements outlined in the program guide.

Pilot Projects

DCFC or Level 2 pilot projects (e.g., for battery storage, off-grid, curbside, and other innovative public charging applications) may be prioritized through this Program if they are able to demonstrate public benefit. Specific eligibility criteria may be developed for pilot projects. When completing the Program application, applicants must describe the proposed pilot project/technology and the anticipated benefits.

Level 2 only pilot projects are permitted in all regions of B.C.

Pilot projects are eligible for the following funding amounts:

Maximum rebate amount per charging port
$80,000

DCFC: ≥20 kW**

(up to 50% of project costs)

$5,000

Level 2: ≥32 amps

(up to 50% of costs)

Maximum rebate amount per charging port for Indigenous Communities
$130,000

DCFC: ≥20 kW**

(up to 90% of project costs)

$7,500

Level 2: ≥32 amps

(up to 90% of costs)

**Pilot project rebate amounts are not solely based on power output; each project will be assessed on an individual basis. However, a minimum output of 20 kW is required to access DCFC rebate amounts. The DCFC funding tiers in Section 3.1 will generally apply unless the project can demonstrate the potential for significant technological advancement or public benefit in B.C.

Eligibility

Applicant Eligibility

Applicants must apply and be approved for Program rebate(s) before any costs are incurred. Any costs incurred prior to receiving an email confirming project approval will not be considered eligible project costs. After approval is received, applicants will have 60 days to sign a funding agreement with Fraser Basin Council, and 18 months to complete projects and submit final documentation. Applicants must apply with the business/organization name that will be signing the funding agreement. The Program will not allow the transfer of rebates to subsidiaries that are not named on the application.

To be eligible for the Program an applicant must:

  • Be the current site owner or have approval (in writing) from the site owner to install the charging infrastructure for a minimum ten-year period; and,
  • Be a business, not-for-profit, local government, Indigenous community, utility or public sector organization located and operating in B.C. (excluding core government entities, i.e. Provincial Ministries, but including non-core entities, e.g. utilities, health authorities, school districts, universities, crown corporations, etc.)
  • Meet Program uptime requirements (the Program reserves the right to withhold future program funds from organizations that do not comply. Please see section 6.0 for complete information on uptime requirements):
    • Maintain a charging site uptime of 97% or higher for charging sites made up of stations funded by the program.
    • Uptime data must be submitted to the Fraser Basin Council in a report after all applicable EV chargers are in operation for six (6) months. This report must be submitted within 90 days of the date that the chargers have been operational for 6 months.
    • In rural and remote communities with populations of 10,000 or less, where access to repair services may be limited, an exception to the uptime requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis. An exemption to this requirement must be requested by emailing the program at PublicCharger@pluginbc.ca.

Note: Car dealerships are only eligible for the Program if the proposed charging site is located in a community with no existing public charging stations at the time of applying.

Application Process

Applications will be submitted online and must receive approval before any work begins. If any costs are incurred before approval has been received, they will not be eligible for rebate(s). Applicants who do not own the site they plan to install a DCFC at will need to include a written agreement demonstrating right to use the site with their application. Please note that each application is for one project site only. Please submit a separate application for a second project site. 

FAQs

Resources

Project Showcase

 

City of Victoria

85 Bay Street: Neighbourhood fast-chargers

See project (PDF)

Successful Applicants

The map below shows the locations of successfully completed public EV charger projects which received funding from the CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger program. You can click on the locations to find more about them.

Project List

Funded projects are listed below and updated as new projects are approved. Follow the links for PlugShare listings to see project status if available.

Respectful communications and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Plug In BC takes all incidents of abusive, aggressive, or violent treatment against our staff very seriously. Our staff will always treat our clients with utmost respect. In turn, our staff have the right to a safe and respectful work environment.

Plug In BC has a Zero Tolerance policy against abusive, aggressive, or violent behaviour. This policy extends to any interaction with a staff member whether in-person, on the phone, via letter, e-mail, or through our website.

Unacceptable behaviour includes:

  • verbal abuse or the use of disrespectful language towards our staff
  • persistent or unrealistic demands that cause stress to staff
  • racist and sexist comments
  • breach of personal boundaries
  • physical aggression towards any staff

A breach of the Zero Tolerance policy will lead to termination of services.

The CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program is one of a suite of programs offered under the Province of BC’s CleanBC Go Electric Program. The program is funded through the Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions (ECS) and is administered by the Fraser Basin Council Society.

For more information, please contact PublicCharger@pluginbc.ca