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.
Amazon Prime Day 2023 EV Home Charging Station Deals
Prime Day is one of the hottest sales for home EV charging stations and other EV accessories of the year. Last year we saw very healthy discounts and coupon codes on products from Mustart, AmpRoad, and Keruida brands. We will keep this page updated with any early deals as well as full Prime Day coverage on EV charging equipment.
July 12 – Day 2 Prime Deals
Wallbox Pulsar Plus Level 2 – 20% OFF
One of our all-time top picks from Wallbox is on sale on day 2 of Prime Day. Save 20% today. Here is our full review.
J Booster 2 Electric Vehicle EV Charger – 24% OFF
The virtually indestructible J Booster with 25 foot cord is discounted by 24% today only.
Grizzl-E Level 2 Charger – Only 349
A very robust and well-reviewed Grizzl-E is down to just 349, normally 399.
July 11 – Prime Exclusive Deals
If you’re not a member, take advantage of the free 30 day trial Prime membership here.
Autel MaxiCharger 40 AMP NEMA 14-50 – 30% OFF
We loved the RFID card locking features of the MaxiCharger from Autel. Snag one today for 30% OFF.
Autel Home Smart (EV) Charger 50 AMP – 30% OFF
The fully-featured and hardwired 50 amp version in white color is 30% OFF on day 1 of Prime Day.
JuiceBox 40 Smart EV Chargers – 26% OFF
A hefty 26% discount on one of the most reputable brands, Enel-X Juicebox 40 amp can be bought for only 479.
ShockFlo 40A EV Charger, Level 2 – 20% OFF 150 Coupon
Great deal on a Smart 40 amp charger with NEMA 14-50 plug. Prime members get 20% OFF, and make sure to click the checkbox for a 150 additional coupon.
EVENTEK Level 2 EV Charger, 40Amp – 20% OFF
A very decent level 2 40 amp charger for just 239.
Emporia Level 2, 48 amp – 399
We loved it in our review, and so did many other customers. Currently a best seller on Amazon, this 48 amp home charging station is often selling for just 399.
ShockFlo Level 1 2 Portable Charger
Looking for a charger that is capable of using Level 1 (regular 120v) plugs? Although only maxing out at 16 amps, this option from ShockFlo was already fairly priced before considering the 30 coupon that is available now.
How to take advantage of Prime Day deals?
The biggest discounts and biggest deals will be exclusive to Amazon Prime members, on July 11th and 12th. If you don’t already have a membership, you can sign up for a free 30 day trial here, after which membership costs 14.99 per month.
Memorial Day 2023 EV Home Charging Station Deals
Memorial Day long weekend is the unofficial start of summer and a great time to score a deal on a home EV charger. We dug deep to uncover the best sales and coupons for charging stations to get you the best deals below:
Autel Home Smart Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger – 90 OFF Coupon (click checkbox on page) Great Price on a fully featured 40 or 50 amp home charger with RFID reader.
Voltre M2 Level 1 2 EV Charger – 50 OFF Coupon for this Portable Level 1 and Level 2 EV Charger (click on coupon checkbox on product page to activate)
HYBRID VEHICLE CHARGERS
Explore our selection of safe, simple-to-use Level 2 (240V) charging units designed to charge your hybrid electric vehicle’s battery in as little as two hours. And with professional installation services available through our approved partner, Qmerit, charging up your adventure is now faster and more convenient than ever before. Requires purchase and professional installation. See your local dealership for details.
LEVEL 2 CHARGER OFFERINGS
For your convenience, Mopar offers both plug-in and hardwired chargers so you can choose the home charging solution that’s best for you and your Jeep®, Chrysler, or Dodge Brand hybrid electric vehicle.
Upgrade to an available JEEP® Brand PHEV (240V) home charging station and charge your vehicle faster than ever.
- UP TO SIX TIMES FASTER CHARGING: Fully charge in just over two hours. The PHEV charging unit charges up to six times faster than the corset that came with your vehicle. The HSC-40 puts out 32 Amps, 7.7 kW maximum (adjustable) of power, perfect for all plug-in vehicles.
- Wi-Fi CONNECTIVITY: Allows you to monitor and control charging anytime, anywhere via a mobile app and web portal to save time and money
- PORTABLE AND EASY-TO-USE: Small, lightweight enclosure; lockable, quick-release mount; weatherproof for indoor/outdoor charging.
- RELIABLE: Backed by a 3-year warranty and outstanding customer service.
- Smart GRID OPTIMIZATION: Allows you to reduce energy costs by charging at low-rate times and potentially participate in available programs to further lower the cost of owning and driving your EV.
- ENERGY STAR® CERTIFIED
- QUICK RELEASE MOUNT (PLUG-IN ONLY): The plug-in version has a quick-release mount, so it is portable and can be used elsewhere if needed.
Upgrade to an available Chrysler Brand PHEV (240V) home charging station and charge your vehicle faster than ever.
- UP TO SIX TIMES FASTER CHARGING: Fully charge in just over two hours. The PHEV charging unit charges up to six times faster than the corset that came with your vehicle. The HSC-40 puts out 32 Amps, 7.7 kW maximum (adjustable) of power, perfect for all plug-in vehicles.
- Wi-Fi CONNECTIVITY: Allows you to monitor and control charging anytime, anywhere via a mobile app and web portal to save time and money
- PORTABLE AND EASY-TO-USE: Small, lightweight enclosure; lockable, quick-release mount; weatherproof for indoor/outdoor charging.
- RELIABLE: Backed by a 3-year warranty and outstanding customer service.
- Smart GRID OPTIMIZATION: Allows you to reduce energy costs by charging at low-rate times and potentially participate in available programs to further lower the cost of owning and driving your EV.
- ENERGY STAR® CERTIFIED
- QUICK RELEASE MOUNT (PLUG-IN ONLY): The plug-in version has a quick-release mount, so it is portable and can be used elsewhere if needed.
Upgrade to a Free2move Charge-branded 40-amp home charging station and charge your Dodge brand vehicle faster than ever.
- UP TO SIX TIMES FASTER CHARGING: Fully charge in just over two hours.
- ENERGY STAR CERTIFIED.
- EASY TO USE AND INSTALL: Small lightweight, easy to mount unit accommodates either plug-in or hardwired installation and is weatherproof for indoor / outdoor charging.
- RELIABLE: Made in the USA and backed by a 3-year warranty and outstanding customer service.
- Smart GRID OPTIMIZATION: Allows you to reduce energy costs by charging at low-rate times and potentially participate in available programs to further lower the cost of owning and driving your EV.
- Potentially qualifies for the 30% Federal Tax Credit (up to 450,000) for equipment and installation. May require vehicle purchase; Consult your tax professional for more information.
INSTALLATION MADE EASY
We’ve teamed up with Qmerit to make the installation of a faster available Level 2 charger more convenient than ever. With their certified electrification technicians and top-rated customer care specialists, Qmerit ensures your satisfaction at every step.
Convenient Installation
Answer a few questions about your home and Qmerit will contact you to schedule an installation time that works best for you.
Vetted Pros
Qmerit certified installers are licensed, insured and rigorously screened so they continue to meet our exacting standards—and yours.
Happiness Guarantee
You’re in good hands with Qmerit. If your available EV Level 2 charger ever needs servicing, you can be sure the Qmerit team will be there to help.
Hybrid Charging Frequently Asked Questions
Your questions, answered. Learn more about hybrid vehicle technology and at-home plug-in hybrid electric vehicle charging.
A PHEV combines a gas engine and an electric motor powered by a battery that can be recharged by plugging it in. With a plug-in hybrid vehicle, you can drive using all-electric power, the gas engine or a combination of both.
The Level 1 120-volt charger can be fully recharged in approximately 14 hours. You can shorten the time and charge your vehicle in as little as 2 hours by using an available Level 2 240-volt charger. However, the estimated charging times are based on a completely discharged high-voltage battery. Charging times will vary based on various factors including the age, condition, state of charge, available current being provided to the charger from its energy source and temperature of the high-voltage battery.
The Jeep®, Chrysler, Dodge Brand Hybrid electric vehicles come equipped with a Level 1 charger, so you don’t have to purchase one. But if you’re looking for a faster charge time, you can purchase a Level 2 240-volt charger through the Mopar eStore or your dealership.
Absolutely! Jeep®, Chrysler, Dodge Brand Hybrid electric vehicles combine a powerful electric motor with a gas engine, which means that even when the vehicle isn’t charged, you can still drive using the gas engine.
Level 1
Level 1 equipment provides charging through a common residential 120-volt (120V) AC outlet. Level 1 chargers can take 40-50 hours to charge a BEV to 80 percent from empty and 5-6 hours for a PHEV.
Level 2 equipment offers higher-rate AC charging through 240V (in residential applications) or 208V (in commercial applications) electrical service, and is common for home, workplace, and public charging. Level 2 chargers can charge a BEV to 80 percent from empty in 4-10 hours and a PHEV in 1-2 hours.
Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC)
Direct current fast charging (DCFC) equipment offers Rapid charging along heavy-traffic corridors at installed stations. DCFC equipment can charge a BEV to 80 percent in just 20 minutes to 1 hour. Most PHEVs currently on the market do not work with fast chargers.
Level 2 and DCFC equipment has been deployed at various public locations including, for example, at grocery stores, theaters, or coffee shops. When selecting a charger type, consider its voltages, resulting charging and vehicle dwell times, and estimated up-front and ongoing costs.
The figure below shows typical Level 2 and DCFC charging stations 1.
EV Charging Minimum Standards Rule
FHWA, with support from the Joint Office of Energy Transportation, unveiled new national standards for federally funded EV chargers in February 2023. These new standards aim to ensure that charging is a predictable and reliable experience for EV drivers. This includes ensuring that drivers can easily find a charger, do not need multiple apps and/or accounts to charge, chargers work when drivers need them to, and are designed to be compatible in the future with forward-looking charging capabilities.
The rule establishes minimum technical standards for charging stations, including required number of charging ports, connector types, power level, availability, payment methods, uptime/reliability, EV charger infrastructure network connectivity, and interoperability, among other standards and requirements.
Overview of EV Chargers
The below table summarizes the typical power output, charging time, and locations for PHEVs and BEVs for the different charger types. For more information on the power requirements of different chargers, see the Utility Planning section of the toolkit.
1 Note that charging speed is affected by many factors, including the charger manufacturer, condition, and age; air temperature; vehicle battery capacity; and vehicle age and condition.
2 Different vehicles have different charge ports. For DCFC, the Combined Charging System (CCS) connector is based on an open international standard and is common on vehicles manufactured in North America and Europe; the CHArge de Move (CHAdeMO) connector is most common for Japanese manufactured vehicles. Tesla vehicles have a unique connector that works for all charging speeds, including at Tesla’s “Supercharger” DCFC stations, while non-Tesla vehicles require adapters at these stations.
3 AC = alternating current; DC = direct current.
4 Assuming an 8-kWh battery; most plug-in hybrids do not work with fast chargers.
6 To 80 percent charge. Charging speed slows as the battery gets closer to full to prevent damage to the battery. Therefore, it is more cost- and time-efficient for EV drivers to use direct current (DC) fast charging until the battery reaches 80 percent, and then continue on their trip. It can take about as long to charge the last 10 percent of an EV battery as the first 90 percent.