CleanBC EV Charger Rebate: How BC Businesses Can Get Up to $130,000 Per Port
Electric vehicle adoption in British Columbia is outpacing almost every other province in Canada and the demand for reliable, publicly accessible charging is growing just as fast. If you own a commercial property, manage a retail centre, or represent a municipality or Indigenous community in B.C., there has never been a better time to explore a CleanBC EV charger rebate through the province’s flagship funding initiative.
The CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program offers some of the most generous EV charging incentives in the country, covering up to 90% of eligible project costs and as much as $130,000 per charging port. But the funding is limited, applications are reviewed on a rolling, competitive basis, and the next application deadline is fast approaching.
At Neon Charging, we help businesses, property owners, and communities across British Columbia navigate this rebate from start to finish, from site assessment to installation to final funding approval. Here’s everything you need to know about the CleanBC EV charger rebate, and how to make sure your project gets funded.
What Is the CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program?
The CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program is a provincial funding initiative designed to expand the number of public Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC) stations across British Columbia. It’s administered by the Fraser Basin Council Society on behalf of the Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, as part of the broader CleanBC Go Electric Program.
The program specifically targets:
- Rural, northern, and Indigenous communities currently underserved by public charging infrastructure
- Urban centres where high EV adoption has led to long queues at existing fast chargers
- High-traffic public locations such as retail centres, recreation centres, libraries, and highway rest stops
For businesses and organizations across B.C., this represents a rare opportunity to install public charging infrastructure at a fraction of the usual cost, while positioning your property as a destination for the province’s rapidly growing base of EV drivers.
You can find full program details on the official CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program page.
How Much Can You Get? CleanBC EV Charger Rebate Amounts
The CleanBC EV charger rebate is tiered based on the power output of the charger you install, and whether your organization qualifies for standard or enhanced Indigenous community funding.
| Charger Output | Standard Rebate | Indigenous Community Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 (≥32 amps) | Up to $5,000; up to 75% of costs | Up to $7,500; up to 90% of costs |
| DCFC ≥20 kW, <50 kW | Up to $20,000; up to 75% of costs | Up to $50,000; up to 90% of costs |
| DCFC ≥50 kW, <100 kW | Up to $50,000; up to 75% of costs | Up to $100,000; up to 90% of costs |
| DCFC ≥100 kW | Up to $80,000; up to 75% of costs | Up to $130,000; up to 90% of costs |
What Costs Are Covered?
The rebate isn’t limited to hardware. Eligible project costs typically include:
- EV charger purchase
- Installation labour and materials
- Electrical equipment (cabling, conduit, transformers)
- Paving and earthworks for the charger’s parking space
- Utility connection fees
- Network service provider sign-up fees
- Project management and engineering design fees
This makes the CleanBC EV charger rebate one of the most comprehensive charging incentives available anywhere in Canada, and a major reason why forward-thinking businesses are moving quickly to apply.
Who Can Apply for the CleanBC EV Charger Rebate?
Eligible applicants include:
- For-profit businesses
- Not-for-profits and NGOs
- Local governments and municipalities
- Indigenous communities and organizations
- Public sector organizations, including Crown corporations, utilities, and health authorities
Core provincial government ministries are not eligible to apply directly.
To qualify, your charger must be a new, publicly accessible DC fast charger (with rebates also available for up to two Level 2 chargers per project). Priority is given to locations that are highly visible and accessible to the public, think community centres, retail plazas, highway corridors, and park-and-ride facilities, particularly where they help close a gap in B.C.’s existing charging network.
The Application Process: What You Need to Know
One of the most important rules of the CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program is this: costs incurred before approval are not eligible for reimbursement. That means the sequence of your application matters just as much as the content of it.
- – Plan your project. Assess your site’s electrical capacity, choose the right charger hardware, and gather quotes for equipment and installation.
- – Apply online. Submit your application through the Plug In BC portal before any work begins, including a full project budget and site details.
- – Wait for approval. Contracts and construction cannot start until the program confirms your funding.
- – Install your chargers. Once approved, you have up to 18 months to complete construction and submit your documentation.
- – Receive your rebate. Final payment is issued after your invoices and proof of payment are reviewed and approved.
Because the program is merit-based with a limited funding envelope, applications are evaluated competitively, and once the funding is allocated, the intake closes. Getting your application in early, and getting it right the first time, significantly improves your odds of approval.
Why You Shouldn’t Wait
B.C. has one of the highest EV adoption rates in Canada, and demand for public charging is only accelerating. Every month that passes without action is a month of lost incentive dollars, and a missed opportunity to establish your location as a go-to charging destination before a competitor does.
Whether you’re a retail property owner, a municipality, or an Indigenous community organization, the CleanBC EV charger rebate can dramatically reduce the cost of deploying public fast charging, but only for organizations that apply before the funding runs out.
How Neon Charging Helps You Secure Your CleanBC EV Charger Rebate
Applying for a government rebate program while managing electrical design, procurement, and construction timelines can be overwhelming, especially with a hard deadline and limited funding. That’s exactly where Neon Charging comes in.
Our team works with businesses, property owners, and communities across British Columbia to:
- Assess your site’s electrical capacity and charger requirements
- Recommend the right DCFC or Level 2 hardware for your location and budget
- Prepare and submit a strong, complete CleanBC application
- Manage procurement, installation, and network setup from start to finish
- Handle final documentation so your rebate gets paid out without delays
We know the CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program inside and out, and we’ve helped organizations across the province turn this incentive into fully operational, revenue-generating charging infrastructure.
Don’t leave up to $130,000 per port on the table.
Contact our team today to find out how much funding your project could qualify for, and let us handle the heavy lifting from application to activation.
Learn more about our full range of EV charging solutions on our Neon Charging homepage, or get in touch with our team to start your CleanBC application before the next funding deadline closes.