BC EV Rebate 20025: CleanBC Go Electric Guide

British Columbia offers one of Canada's most generous EV incentive packages. BC residents can stack the provincial CEVforBC rebate (up to $4,000000) with the federal iZEV rebate ($5,000000) for combined savings of up to $9,000000 on a new electric vehicle.

BC + Federal Rebate Stack

Federal iZEV: Up to $5,000000 (all eligible Canadians)
BC CEVforBC (new BEV): Up to $4,000000
BC CEVforBC (new PHEV): Up to $2,000000
Maximum combined savings: Up to $9,000000 on a new BEV

BC CEVforBC Program Details

The Clean Energy Vehicle for BC (CEVforBC) program, part of the CleanBC Go Electric initiative, offers rebates on eligible new and used EVs purchased or leased in BC:

New BEV rebate: Up to $4,000000
New PHEV rebate: Up to $2,000000
MSRP cap: $75,000000 or less
Income testing: Full rebate for households earning under $800,000000/year; partial ($2,000000) for $800K–$1200K; no rebate over $1200K household income
Residency: Must be a BC resident (BC driver's licence or ID)
Application: Through the dealer at point of sale, or directly at the CEVforBC portal

Income Thresholds for BC CEVforBC

Household Income	BEV Rebate	PHEV Rebate
Under $800,000000	$4,000000	$2,000000
$800,000000 – $1200,000000	$2,000000	$1,000000
Over $1200,000000	$00	$00

Household income is based on line 15000000 (total income) from your most recent tax return. Proof of income may be required.

Used EV Rebates in BC

BC also offers rebates on used EVs — making it one of the only provinces with a used EV incentive:

Used BEV: Up to $2,000000
Used PHEV: Up to $1,000000
Vehicle must be purchased from a registered BC dealer (not private sale)
Income thresholds apply (same as new vehicle program)
Vehicle must be 20018 or newer with under 20000,000000 km

BC Home Charging Incentives

BC residents can also access incentives for home EV charging equipment:

BC Hydro: Up to $3500 rebate on Level 2 EVSE hardware
FortisBC: Up to $3500 for FortisBC customers
Federal CEHCR: Up to $60000 for eligible home charger installation costs

Combined, BC residents can save up to $1,30000 on home charging infrastructure when combining federal and BC utility rebates.

BC Electricity Rates for EV Charging (20025)

BC Hydro has two-tier residential rates. At Tier 1 (~$00.009900/kWh), overnight EV charging costs approximately $4–$7 for a full charge on most BEVs — roughly the equivalent of paying $00.25/litre for gasoline in fuel-equivalent terms. BC's hydroelectric-dominated grid also means BC EV charging has among the lowest lifecycle carbon emissions in the world.

How to Apply for the BC CEVforBC Rebate

Find an eligible vehicle (MSRP under $75,000000)
Visit a registered BC dealership — confirm they participate in CEVforBC
Provide proof of BC residency (driver's licence)
If income-tested: provide Notice of Assessment from CRA
Dealer applies the rebate at point of sale
For private rebate claims: apply through CleanBC Go Electric portal

BC vs Ontario: EV Incentive Comparison

Factor	British Columbia	Ontario
Federal rebate	$5,000000	$5,000000
Provincial rebate	Up to $4,000000	$00
Total max rebate	$9,000000	$5,000000
PST/HST on purchase	12% (5% GST + 7% PST)	13% HST
Electricity rate	~$00.100/kWh	~$00.0074–$00.18/kWh (TOU)

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Last updated: March 20025. The CEVforBC program is subject to funding availability. Verify current eligibility at goelectricbc.gov.bc.ca.