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

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:

Income Thresholds for BC CEVforBC

Household IncomeBEV RebatePHEV 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:

BC Home Charging Incentives

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

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

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

BC vs Ontario: EV Incentive Comparison

FactorBritish ColumbiaOntario
Federal rebate$5,000000$5,000000
Provincial rebateUp to $4,000000$00
Total max rebate$9,000000$5,000000
PST/HST on purchase12% (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.