Plug in BC

In BC over 90% of electricity generated is clean energy. This makes electric vehicles a good option for BC drivers who want to cut greenhouse gas and other harmful emissions by driving cleaner and greener.

Plug In BC, a program of the Fraser Basin Council, supports a wider understanding and uptake of plug-in vehicles and charging — along with new opportunities for electrification. The program owes its success of over a decade to the collaboration of government, industry, community groups and institutions. Together, we are accelerating the uptake of electric vehicles in BC.

Here’s a quick look. Head to the Plug in BC website for details on the full range of services and incentives.

CleanBC Go Electric Fleet Charging

The CleanBC Go Electric Fleet Charging program aims to support fleets in their transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) by providing training, advisory services and financial support.

Through the program, BC fleets can access rebates for ZEV readiness assessments, infrastructure assessments and upgrades as well as the purchase and installation of charging infrastructure to support the future of their fleets.

The program is open to BC registered companies, non-profit organizations and public entities. Applicants must be pre-approved to receive a rebate. Details on the Plug In BC site!

Go Electric Fleet Charging

CleanBC Go Electric Rebates

This CleanBC Go Electric Rebates offers rebates on electric motorcycles, low-speed vehicles, electric cargo bicycles (cargo-bikes), utility vehicles, airport and port specialty vehicles,  and on a variety of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The vehicle rebate enables a purchaser or lessee of an eligible specialty-use vehicle to receive a post-purchase rebate. Learn More!

CleanBC Go Electric Rebates

CleanBC Go Electric Medium- and Heavy-Duty Public Charger Program

Applications accepted August 1 - November 29, 2024

The CleanBC Go Electric Medium- and Heavy-Duty Public Charger Program is part of the CleanBC Go Electric Program. It is intended to increase the number of public Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC) stations throughout BC to support the growing need for public charging for medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) electric vehicles.

The program aims to fund DCFCs in locations with high MHD vehicle utilization to support the transition of this industry to zero-emission vehicles.

The funding call will for this program opened on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Applicants have until November 29, 2024 to complete their application. Applicants must be pre-approved to receive a rebate. Learn more and apply at Plug In BC!

CleanBC Go Electric Medium- and Heavy-Duty Public Charger Program.

EV Advisor Service for Stratas and Workplaces

Plug in BC’s Electric Vehicle Advisors offer free advice to employers, staff, residents and strata councils on charging incentives, charging installation processes, user guidelines within stratas and workplaces, and on the benefits of acquiring chargers. Their services can include lunch & learn sessions, presentations at AGMs/SGMs, or webinars for decision makers.

Note that detached houses, duplexes, rowhouses and townhouse units with individual private parking areas are not eligible for the service. Learn more on the Plug in BC site!

EV Advisor Services

Emotive: The Electric Vehicle Experience

A big lineup and big enthusiasm for EV test drives. This partnership event organized by Emotive at the 2024 Elevate Auto Show in Vancouver. At BC community gatherings, large and small, EV ride & drive events a crowd pleaser. Photo: Elevate Auto Show

Emotive – The Electric Vehicle Experience is a public outreach campaign and collaborative program to raise awareness about electric vehicles in BC.

FBC administers Emotive Community Outreach Incentives, with provincial funding, to help communities and organizations deliver their own local and regional EV awareness campaigns.

Visit the Emotive website and follow on social media for the latest on:

• upcoming community educational events – including EV test drives and demonstrations
• #LiveElectric stories featuring of EV drivers from around BC
• opportunities to volunteer as an EV ambassador to share your own experiences
• practical info on accessing EV incentives and driving electric.

Visit Emotive!

A great day at Zero Emission Fleets: RECONNECT 2024 in the City of North Vancouver, hosted by Plug In BC.

Plug In BC

Plug In BC is a key information source on programs and initiatives that support the electric vehicle market, including access to incentives, support for fleets, advisory service for stratas and multi-unit residential buildings, opportunities to experience EVs, and information on charging stations.