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.
Home Charging Installation Rebates Make it Easier to Drive Electric
SCE announces the new rebate at a celebration of the utility’s 1,000th non-residential charging station.
Southern California Edison celebrated today the installation of 1,000 electric vehicle chargers in more than 60 locations throughout the Southland, and also announced that it is starting a new pilot program to help customers install EV charging stations at home.
The 1,000th charger was installed at South El Monte High School through Charge Ready, SCE’s pilot program to add EV charging stations at locations where people leave their cars for the day. These locations include workplaces, public parking lots, hospitals and destination centers, as well as apartment and condominium complexes.
Our customers want more clean energy choices that are good for them and their communities. Electric transportation represents one of our biggest opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and clean our air.”
Now with the Charge Ready Home Installation Rebate Program customers will have even more charging options. The program helps residential customers offset the cost of installing infrastructure that can lower average charging times to 5 1/2 hours or less depending on the car make and model. The faster charging, or Level 2 charging, consists of a professionally installed charger connected to a 240-volt AC outlet, the kind commonly used by washers and dryers.
“Our customers want more clean energy choices that are good for them and their communities,” said Katie Sloan SCE principal manager of Innovation, Development and Controls. “Electric transportation represents one of our biggest opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and clean our air.”
With more vehicle and model choices and longer driving ranges, more Americans are making the switch to EVs. One in five Americans now say they are likely to buy an EV as their next car, according to AAA. Those EV shoppers need convenient charging, Sloan said.
The home installation pilot offers two different ways to save. The standard option, which offers a rebate of as much as 500, is for eligible customers who want to use their existing meter to charge their EV using a Time-of-Use rate that applies to their entire home. The rebate covers costs such as permits, materials and hiring a licensed electrician to install a 240-volt circuit and the Level 2 EV charging station.
The other option, which provides a rebate of as much as 450,500 to eligible customers, requires the installation of a Level 2 charging station and a new dedicated meter that the customer must use to charge their EVs. This option may provide customers with the lowest cost to charge their EVs — SCE’s Time-of-Use rate plan that applies to EV charging only (TOU-EV-1). Similar to the 500 option, the rebate offsets the costs of the needed permits and installation of infrastructure and charging equipment.
Customers can take advantage of the program in a few simple steps:
- Review eligibility requirements.
- Purchase or lease an eligible EV within six months of applying for a rebate.
- Call 1-800-4EV-INFO to consult with SCE regarding the electrical upgrade and enroll in an eligible Time-of-Use rate. You can also change your plan online by using the Rate Plan Comparison Tool.
- Hire a licensed electrician of your choice to perform the necessary electrical work.
- Apply for the rebate through the Charge Ready Home Installation Rebate website.
Once approved, a check will be mailed to the customer within a few weeks. To qualify for the rebate, customers must have an active SCE account, use a licensed electrician, have at least one dedicated parking spot or garage and participate in an eligible TOU rate for two years.
“Driving electric is economical,” Sloan said. “Charging an electric car at home is equal to paying just over a dollar per gallon of gasoline. On top of that, every mile driven using electricity from the grid reduces air pollution and harmful greenhouse gas emissions.”
The Charge Ready Home Installation Rebate Program and Charge Ready are just two ways SCE is making it easier to drive an EV. The company has also partnered with BMW to offer customers and employees a 10,000 discount on the purchase of a new BMW i3 or i3s through July 31. And, the Clean Fuel Rewards Program provides 450 rebates to customers who purchase or lease a new or used EV.
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The Redwood Coast Energy Authority launched Humboldt’s first-ever public rebate for residential electric vehicle charging stations on 9/20/21. The rebate is funded by RCEA’s Community Choice Energy program and aims to reduce the costs associated with purchasing a Level 2 home charging station. We hope that this program will also encourage RCEA customers to consider purchasing an electric vehicle and take advantage of RCEA’s companion Electric Vehicle Rebate to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in Humboldt County. The transportation sector accounts for 54% of GHG emissions locally, and personal on-road vehicles are responsible for over 48% of the transportation total (2015 data).
The rebate amount is up to 500 per customer for charging stations listed on our Approved Products List, not to exceed 50% of the total charging station hardware costs. This rebate is retroactive for up to 3 months—if you installed an approved product within the last 3 months you can apply to receive the rebate.
24,000 in funding is initially available for the program and applications will continue to be accepted until funding runs out. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please review the Rebate FAQ listed below, and if you have further questions, you can contact ev@redwoodenergy.org or (707) 269-1700.
Terms Conditions and Application
Rebate FAQ
Who is eligible for the rebate?
Anyone who is a residential RCEA customer and has purchased and installed EV charging equipment listed on our Approved Products List is eligible to apply for this rebate. Here is our current list of EV charging equipment eligible for the rebate: Approved Product List.
Can I qualify for the RCEA rebate if I purchased a charger not listed on the Approved Products List?
No, the RCEA rebate is only available for chargers listed on the Approved Product List. Here is our current list of EV charging equipment eligible for the rebate: Approved Product List.
Do used chargers qualify for the rebate?
No, the charging equipment must be purchased new from the manufacturer. “Dumb” chargers, or chargers that cannot be connected to Wi-Fi, also do not qualify.
Can chargers be added to the Approved Products List if I think they meet RCEA’s requirements?
If you would like to request that a certain brand of charger be added to the Approved Products List, you can email the information to ev@redwoodenergy.org and it will be considered. If it is approved, it will be added to the list and it will be eligible for the rebate. Here is our current list of EV charging equipment eligible for the rebate: Approved Product List.
Are rebates per customer ID or service ID? Can multiple people at once address apply for rebates?
Rebates are limited to one per residential service address. For multifamily residences with a shared electric account, one rebate per unit number is allowed.
Can you apply more than once?
Only one rebate is allowed per residential service address. You cannot apply more than once for the same service address.
Why can’t I submit my application online or email it in?
Your application will contain sensitive personal information that cannot be guaranteed secure if submitted via email. You can drop off in the mailbox by our front door, send via USPS mail, or by send via fax.
How long until I receive the rebate?
Once your application has been approved, you should receive your rebate check within 30 days.
Is there a way to check my rebate status?
You will be notified by RCEA when your application has been reviewed and either approved or denied. If you have any further questions about your rebate status, you can email our staff at ev@redwoodenergy.org.
Will you have another rebate if you run out of money?
These rebates are funded by RCEA’s Community Choice Energy program. Based on community interest and the availability of funds, RCEA may run another round of the program next year.
Is there a waitlist?
If RCEA implements a waitlist for this program, information about it will be posted on our website. For more information, you can contact program staff at ev@redwoodenergy.org.
Residential ev charger rebate
Electric vehicle (EV) sales are projected to grow dramatically, with millions more cars coming to the roads in the next few years. But where will these cars charge up? At this moment, the US has roughly 168,000 gas stations but only 44,417 publicly available EV charging stations. That means the infrastructure has a long way to go to catch up.
This trend presents a unique opportunity for electrical distributors and contractors. Both homeowners and businesses will be looking to have EV charging stations installed in the coming years to accommodate their new electric cars. Homeowners may seek the convenience of rapidly charging their car at home. Businesses will need a way to keep their electric fleet or their employees’ cars topped up. Places like hotels, restaurants and retail stores might need to add these to increase traffic and keep customers happy.
As contractors and distributors start to FOCUS on opportunities in the EV charging market, rebates will likely be a key to their success. The cost of installing an EV charger can add up for a homeowner or a business and can make it harder to get customers to install these stations. Because of that, many organizations across the country are providing rebates, incentives, and tax credits for installing EV chargers. While many in the industry may be familiar with rebates for equipment like lighting or HVAC that have been around for years, EV charger rebates can work a little differently.
Understanding the Types of EV Chargers Available
To fully understand rebates and incentives for EV chargers, it’s essential to review the terminology often used. Technically, what most people call EV chargers are actually Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE). These stations convert the power to a format that the electric vehicle can accept; the charger itself is built into the car. That being said, the most popular term for these units is EV chargers.
Level 1 Charger: 120-Volt
A Level 1 EV charger plugs into a standard outlet and is usually the type of charger that comes with most EVs. Usually, a Level 1 charger can add 2 to 3 miles to a car for each hour they’re connected. These units are primarily used in residential applications.
Level 2 Charger: 240-Volt
A Level 2 EV charger lets users charge up their electric vehicle around five times faster. These chargers use 240V and can be hardwired or use a NEMA 14-50 Plug. They add between 12 and 60 miles to a battery each hour. These chargers are the most popular in both residential and commercial applications.
Level 3 Charger: 400-Volts or more
A Level 3 EV charger is the fastest type of EV charger. They’re also called fast chargers, DCFC chargers or DC fast chargers. These units typically use 400V or more and add 150 miles to a battery in an hour. These are limited to commercial applications.
Sources of EV Charger Incentives
Rebates and incentives for EV chargers can come from a variety of sources. The most widely available funding source is the Federal 30C Tax Credit, also referred to as the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit. This program provides a tax credit of up to 450,000 for residential applications and 30,000 for commercial applications. But that is just the low-hanging fruit; 57% of the country is also covered by an additional rebate, incentive or grant for EV chargers.
These incentives can come from a variety of sources. The most common sponsor is electric utilities, but funding is also available from municipalities, counties, regional programs and states.
Rebates for Commercial EV Chargers
Currently, 51% of the US has a rebate for the installation of a commercial EV charger, but eligibility can vary depending on the type.