Rebates for home EV chargers in Canada (2022 update)
Are you looking to buy your first electric vehicle (EV)? Maybe you’re on the waitlist for the upcoming EVs on the market? Or, perhaps you already have your EV and are now ready to equip yourself with a home EV charger?
For many potential—or new—EV owners, one of the most confusing aspects of making the switch to a zero emission vehicle is the steps needed to choose, buy and install a home (Level 2) EV charging station. However, with 80% of EV charging sessions happening at home, choosing to equip your home with an EV charging station is an essential step to maximizing the savings and benefits EVs offer.
The good news is that each year we see more and more governments, municipalities, utilities and businesses offering rebates to help new EV drivers in their territories. That’s why, to provide you with the most comprehensive list of available rebates, we updated our handy guide: Rebates for home EV chargers in Canada!
We also encourage you to find out what rebates are available to you as soon as possible, as some rebates for home EV chargers are given on a first come, first serve basis, while others might have a specific deadline to submit your application. So let’s get started, shall we?
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Home EV charging station rebates in Alberta
The province of Alberta is bringing more attention to eMobility and its economic opportunities. Below are some meaningful rebate programs to discover, for homeowners and business owners, as well as municipalities.
1) Electric Vehicles for Municipalities Program
Although this is not a program that can support the funding of home EV chargers, it’s a program delivered by the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) that can support your municipality in accelerating its transition to eMobility. The Action Centre helps municipalities across Alberta lower energy costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve community resilience. Improve your community’s overall energy efficiency and save money for years to come.
Essentially, the Electric Vehicles for Municipalities Program provides up to 300,000 in funding to municipalities to purchase a variety of electric vehicles, install charging stations, and complete feasibility studies.
To learn more, visit the MCCAC website!
Electric Vehicle Charging Program
This electric vehicle charging program helps municipalities install new chargers in public spaces, on-street locations, municipal properties and for municipal vehicle fleets. The total cost of purchase and installation of a new charging station can be rebated, representing savings of:
2) Zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) program. Canada-wide
Albertans can also look to the federal government, which offers significant rebates—up to 5,000—to Canadians who buy or lease eligible zero-emission vehicles (ZEV). The following vehicles are considered to be ZEVs:
There are two types of rebates:
- Electric battery, hydrogen fuel cell and plug-in hybrid cars with long range (battery capacity of 15 kWh or more) are eligible for a 5,000 purchase rebate;
- Plug-in hybrids with a shorter range (battery capacity of less than 15 kWh) are eligible for a 5000,500 rebate.
For more information, visit the Government of Canada’s website.
Home EV charging station rebates in British Columbia
The province of British Columbia (B.C.) has made a provincial rebate of up to 8,000 available to help with the up-front cost of an electric vehicle, which can be combined with other federal rebates for a total of more than 8,000 in savings with the purchase of an electric vehicle.
over, as one of Canada’s most prominent provinces in electrifying transportation, the Government of B.C. has increased the rebate you can get for EV chargers. Be sure to check the list of municipalities and cities below that offer additional rebates that can be stacked.
1) BC Hydro: Go Electric rebates for home workplace EV charging
The Government of B.C. has developed a provincial strategy known as the CleanBC plan, and is working with BC Hydro and FortisBC to offer provincial rebates for the purchase and installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargers.
The program offers EV rebates for the following:
- Single-family homes, including duplexes and townhouses, with private garages or dedicated parking.
- A rebate of up to 50% of the purchase and installation costs of an eligible Level 2 EV charger, to a maximum of 350.
- EV Ready rebates: You can apply for these rebates together to streamline the EV-related upgrades to your building, or you could apply for them one at a time as your project progresses.
- A rebate of up to 3,000 for the creation of an EV Ready plan – a professional strategy for your building to make at least one parking space per residential unit EV Ready.
- A rebate of up to 600 per parking space, to a maximum of 80,000 to install the electrical infrastructure in order to implement your EV Ready plan.
- A rebate of up to 450,400 per charger, to a maximum of 14,000, is available to purchase and install Level 2 networked EV chargers at your building, in order to implement your EV Ready plan.
- A rebate of up to 5000,000 per charger to a maximum of 14,000. to purchase and install Level 2 networked EV chargers at your building’s residential parking spaces.
- A rebate of up to 5000,000 per charger is available, to a maximum of 14,000, to purchase and install eligible Level 2 networked EV chargers for employee use.
For this rebate, organizations will need to receive a pre-approval from BC Hydro. Learn more and apply here.
- Single-family homes: A rebate of up to 750
- Apartment and condo buildings: A rebate of up to 4,500 per EV charger
- Workplaces: A rebate of up to 4,000 per EV charger
To be eligible for the program, home EV charging stations (level 2) must be:
- ordered, purchased and installed on or after September 26, 2019.
- Approved for sale and use in Canada and certified cUL, cETL or CSA (such as Bosch’s home charging stations like the EV400 Series, as well as others such as the EVDuty, the FLO Home EV charging stations or Sun Country Highway’s Rugged edition or its EV40D Dual EVSE).
- Equipped with a standard SAE J1772 connector (the only exception to the requirement is the Tesla wall connector)
- New, unused or refurbished
2) FortisBC: Go Electric rebates for home workplace EV charging
To help you get ready for lower carbon transportation options such as electric vehicles (EVs), FortisBC is offering rebates to BC residents for purchasing and installing an EV charging station at home, at multi-unit residential buildings and at workplaces. You must be a residential FortisBC electricity or municipal electricity customer of Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland or Nelson Hydro.
The program offers EV rebates for the following properties:
- Single-family detached homes; mobile homes on a permanent foundation; or side-by-side duplexes, row homes or townhouses with individual electricity meters and garages or dedicated parking for the residents of each unit
- A rebate of up to 50% of the purchase and installation costs of an eligible Level 2 EV charger, to a maximum of 350.
- Multi-unit residential buildings and workplaces constructed before August 31, 2020 (i.e. new construction buildings are not eligible).
- A rebate of up to 50% of eligible purchase and installation costs, up to 5000,000 per station, to a maximum of 14,000 per application.
Eligible Level 2 EV charging stations must be:
Home EV charging station rebates in Manitoba
Although there are currently no provincial home EV charging stations rebates in Manitoba, Level 2 chargers are eligible for financing under the Home Energy Efficiency Loan.
1) Home Energy Efficiency Loan. Manitoba Hydro
The Energy Efficient Home Loan offers a convenient and affordable financing option if you want to make energy-efficient improvements to your home. The amount of your monthly payment will be added to your energy bill. No down payment is required.
The maximum amount eligible for financing is 3,000 per EV charger, including installation.
To be eligible for this loan:
- Your EV needs to be new and for residential use only;
- You must be the owner of an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle registered in the province of Manitoba;
- You must purchase a new Level 2 charging station for residential use only;
- You must have a nominal voltage rating of 208 and 240 V only;
- Your EV home charger must be installed and connected by a licensed electrician with an electrical permit taken out for the work performed;
- and, the Level 2 EV charger must be third-party certified by ULC, CSA or ETL: such as the Bosch EV400 Series, the FLO Home G5 and X5; EVDuty EVC30 or its Smart-Home version; and the Sun Country Highway single and Dual-Charger.
An authorized Program supplier (contractor or retailer) will work with you to determine if your project is eligible for funding and help you complete the loan application.
For more information, please visit the Manitoba Hydro website.
Purchase and Install
- Level 2 EV chargers require a 240-volt power source. If you do not have a 240-volt power source where you are planning to plug in your charger, reach out to a licensed electrician to install one for you.
- If you already have a 240-volt power source, talk to a licensed electrician to make sure the charger you are selecting will work correctly with your electrical system.
- Purchase and install the prequalified charger that you selected in step 1.
- Many stations have a plug-in and a hard-wired option. If you select a hard-wired charger, we recommend getting help with the installation from your licensed electrician.
A licensed electrician has a South Carolina LLR residential electrical contractor’s license.
Get your rebate
- Photo of installed EV Charger
- Photo of receipts for the charger and any electrical work completed (including parts and labor).
- Copy of electric vehicle registration
Mail:Santee Cooper Energy Support Services305A Gardner Lacy Rd.Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
That’s all there is to it! Your rebate will arrive in the mail within 6-8 weeks.
EV Incentives and Installation Resources
A range of incentives are available to purchase electric vehicles (EVs) and EV charging stations.
Southern California Edison (SCE) Pre-Owned Electric Vehicle Rebate Program. When you purchase or lease a pre-owned electric vehicle (EV), you may be eligible for a rebate amount based on your level of income.
California Clean Fuel Reward- Save up to 750 on the purchase or lease of an eligible new Battery Electric (BEV) or Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicle.
California Clean Vehicle Rebate Project- California residents can receive up to 7,000 for the purchase or lease of a new, eligible zero-emission or plug-in hybrid light-duty vehicle.
California Vehicle Retirement Consumer Assistance Program. Eligible vehicle owners may receive 450,000-450,500 to retire their operational vehicle.
SCAQMD Replace Your Ride Program. Replace your older, high-polluting vehicle with a newer vehicle, upgrade to a hybrid or electric vehicle, or get vouchers for car-sharing or public transit passes.
EV Charging Station Incentives
Electrify Santa Monica Rebate Program. Receive up to 450,500 to install an EV charging station at your multi-family building or small business.
SCAQMD Residential EV Charging Incentive Program. Receive a rebate of 250-500 to install an EV charging station.
SCE Charge Ready Program. SCE offers three program options to assist commercial, multifamily, and public sector properties with installing EV charging stations (minimum of 4 stations).
CALeVIP Southern California Level 2 Incentive Project. Funded by the California Energy Commission and implemented by the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) and the Clean Power Alliance, the Southern California Level 2 Incentive Project promotes access to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure by providing rebates for Level 2 (L2) Chargers.
New Construction EV Charger Installation Requirements
Click here for EV charging requirements for all new construction.
Is a permit required to install an EV charging station?
Yes, the EV Charger Building Permit application and instructions can be found here. The Permit Services Center can be found here.
The following companies provide a range of EV charging equipment and services, including installation, maintenance, and billing options for multi-family properties:
Note: These are not recommendations. Please out to the companies directly to find the right solution for your property. If you represent an EV charging provider or have a recommendation for additional providers to add to this list, please send them to environment@smgov.net.
Home Charging Advisor: Look up UL certified home chargers and incentives with Zip code intelligence. Apply for home charger incentives directly through Incentive Assistant.
Is my landlord or HOA required to approve my request to install an EV charging station?
In most cases, yes. California state law (AB 1796) requires landlords to approve tenant requests to install EV charging stations in their dedicated parking spaces if they are willing to pay for them. Previously, this law required tenants to obtain a 450 million insurance policy, which often prevented tenants from being able to take advantage of this legislation. Senate Bill 638 loosened this insurance requirement, so tenants in Santa Monica are no longer required to acquire an insurance policy to install charging stations at their homes if the charging station is installed in compliance with the City’s permitting requirements.
Senate Bill 1016 requires that HOAs approve the installation or use of an electric vehicle charging station within an owner’s unit, or an EV-dedicated TOU meter as long as the condo owner is willing to incur all costs and safety requirements are met. info can be found here.
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