Electrify your fleet.
The B.C. EV charger rebate pays up to $100,000 per charger.
The CleanBC Go Electric Fleet Charging Program covers 50 percent of eligible electric vehicle charging costs for fleets registered in British Columbia. Level 2 stations and DC fast chargers, at your depot or on site.
Free with your enquiry: the B.C. Fleet Charging Rebate Survival Guide.
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- Every rebate band, and which one your fleet lands in.
- The pre-approval trap that disqualifies most first-timers.
- The nine-month install clock, and how to plan around it.
- The documents the province asks for, in the order it asks.
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- The band your fleet actually falls in, not a headline number.
- No obligation, and no quote until we understand the site.
Rebate amounts
CleanBC fleet charging rebate amounts, by charger output.
What you receive follows the charger output, your fleet class and your organization type. These are the maximums per charger.
| Charger output | Standard | Indigenous | Public sector |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 (AC) | $2,000 per station | $4,000 per station | $4,000 per station |
| DCFC 20 to 49 kW | $20,000 | $35,000 | $20,000 |
| DCFC 50 to 99 kW | $50,000 | $65,000 | $50,000 |
| DCFC 100 to 199 kW Medium and heavy duty only | $75,000 | $90,000 | $75,000 |
| DCFC 200 kW and above Medium and heavy duty only | $100,000 | $115,000 | $100,000 |
Light duty fleets cap at $50,000 per charger, and the 100 kW and above tiers are medium and heavy duty only. Level 2 is capped annually at $25,000, or $50,000 for Indigenous and public sector applicants, who also get up to 75 percent. Crown corporations, the provincial and federal governments and home-based businesses are not eligible.
Funded by CleanBC, administered by the Fraser Basin Council. Amounts and eligibility are set by the program, not by Soneil Spark, and confirmed when you apply. Rebates are first-come, first-served and paid after purchase.
Pre-approval is mandatory
Apply before you buy the chargers.
Pre-approval is a condition of eligibility. Any equipment or installation work you pay for before approval is not reimbursed. Once approved, you have nine months to finish the install.
Commercial electric vehicle chargers, engineered, tested and assembled in Canada
We build the chargers. We will map them to the rebate.
Soneil Spark builds Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations, Level 3 DC fast chargers and mobile charging trailers in Brampton, Ontario. Tell us your fleet, your site and your utility, and we come back with the setup that fits and the rebate tier it lands in.
Level 2 AC
Level 2 EVSE · 40 – 80A · up to 19.2 kW
DC fast charging
Level 3 DC · 120 – 480 kW
Mobile EV charging trailer
230 – 1,840 kWhWhich charger fits depends on your duty cycle, vehicle mix and site capacity. The rebate tier follows from that, not from the product.
Still working out which band you fall in?
The rebate bands, the pre-approval trap, the nine-month clock and the paperwork the province asks for. Written for fleet managers, not grant writers.
Questions
The B.C. EV charger rebate, answered.
The questions fleet managers ask us first. Anything not covered here, put it in the form and we will answer it directly.
Who qualifies for the CleanBC Go Electric Fleet Charging Program?
Companies, non-profits, Indigenous and community groups, academic institutions, utilities, and public sector bodies such as local governments, school districts and health authorities, with fleet vehicles registered in British Columbia. Crown corporations, the provincial and federal governments and home-based businesses are not eligible.
How much is the BC EV charger rebate per charger?
50 percent of eligible costs: $2,000 per Level 2 station, and $20,000 to $100,000 per DC fast charger by output. Indigenous communities and public sector applicants get up to 75 percent and higher caps. Light duty fleets cap at $50,000 per charger.
Is there free help with the application?
Yes, and almost nobody uses it. Every B.C. fleet gets up to 40 hours of free advice from a ZEV fleet advisor through Plug-In BC, whether or not you buy from us: fleets@pluginbc.ca, 236-877-2886. You can also apply for up to four sites.
Do I have to apply before buying the chargers?
Yes. Pre-approval is a condition of eligibility, so anything you spend on equipment or installation before approval cannot be reimbursed. Once approved, you have nine months to complete the installation.
Does it cover Level 2 electric vehicle chargers as well as DC fast charging?
Both. Level 2 stations are $2,000 each with a $25,000 annual cap at the standard rate. DC fast chargers from 20 kW up run in four tiers, and the 100 kW and above tiers are medium and heavy duty only.
Does it work with BC Hydro and FortisBC?
Yes, both, but the extras differ. FortisBC customers can also claim 50 percent of assessment costs and 33 percent of electrical upgrades, to $50,000 for a telematics assessment and $20,000 for upgrades. BC Hydro customers use this program for chargers only, and BC Hydro’s own Fleet Electrification Program for the rest.
What does commercial EV charger installation cost, and is it covered?
Installation is an eligible cost, so the rebate applies to the work as well as the hardware. Site costs vary with the distance to the panel, the trenching and whether the service needs an upgrade, so we price it per site rather than quote a number here. Send us the site and we will come back with a figure.
What is Level 2 charging, and how does it differ from DC fast charging?
A Level 2 electric vehicle charger runs on 208 or 240 volt AC, typically 40 to 80 amps, and adds roughly 30 to 80 km of range an hour. It suits vehicles parked for a shift or overnight. A Level 3 electric vehicle charger, usually called DC fast charging, feeds DC straight to the battery at 120 kW and up and turns a charge around in well under an hour. Both are EVSE. Most sites end up with Level 2 for the parked fleet and one DC unit for quick turnarounds.
Do the chargers do load management, and can I manage them remotely?
Yes. Our commercial stations are networked and speak OCPP, so they work with third party management software as well as our own. Load management lets several chargers share one service, which often avoids a service upgrade and is the cheapest way to add ports. Remote monitoring, access control, usage reports and firmware updates are all handled from the dashboard, and maintenance is covered by the warranty.
Do I need a permit to install a commercial EV charger in B.C.?
Yes. Commercial EV charger installation is electrical work and needs a permit from your authority having jurisdiction, pulled by a licensed electrical contractor, followed by an inspection. Skipping it risks a fine, a failed inspection and a rejected rebate claim, since the program wants proof of a completed, inspected install. We handle the permit and inspection as part of the job.
Funding and eligibility
Rebate amounts and availability are set by the CleanBC Go Electric Fleet Charging Program, not by Soneil Spark, and depend on funding remaining available. Funding runs on an ongoing basis with no notice before it ends. Nothing on this page is a guarantee of a rebate.