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Go Electric Public Charger Program

Last updated on September 18, 2024

The CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program is intended to increase the number of public Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC) stations throughout B.C. to support the growing number of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) on the road.

The Program aims to fill current gaps in the public DCFC network in B.C. such as Indigenous communities, rural and northern areas, and city centers experiencing long queues for DCFCs due to high ZEV uptake. Through this Program, the Province is completing B.C.’s “Electric Highway,” a comprehensive network of public EV fast-charging stations along all highways and major roadways located no more than approximately 150 km apart. Please find B.C.’s Electric Highway Map here.

Applicants can receive up to 50% of the cost of equipment and installation to a maximum of $80,000 per fast charging station. Additional funding is also available for co-located Level 2 chargers.

Indigenous communities and businesses are eligible for increased rebates for some of the Program offers. Please visit the CleanBC Go Electric offerings for Indigenous communities and businesses page for more information.

For details on the Go Electric Public Charger Program and to apply for rebates, visit:  the Go Electric Public Charger Program website.

The Go Electric Public Charger Program is administered by the Fraser Basin Council Society. 

An alternative option to support fast charging installation costs for applicants is the Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP). ZEVIP offers 50% federal funding to a maximum of $75,000 per DCFC with an additional 25% to a maximum of $25,000 per DCFC for B.C. applicants through the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation (EMLI).

ZEVIP is not stackable with the Go Electric Public Charger Program, the Go Electric Medium- and Heavy-Duty Public Charger Program, or other CleanBC programs. Any station that receives EMLI funding through ZEVIP will not be eligible for funding through the CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program.