CleanBC Go Electric Medium and Heavy-Duty Public Charger Program

Overview of the CleanBC Go Electric Medium and Heavy-Duty Public Charger Program program:

This program offers rebates to businesses, local governments, Indigenous communities, and other eligible entities for installing public charging stations for medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles (MHD EVs). The program’s goals include reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting clean energy use, and establishing strategically located charging stations accessible 24/7 for MHD fleets. The initiative prioritizes high-use locations and aims to accommodate Class 6 vehicles or larger, with all chargers meeting specific technical and accessibility standards. The funding tiers cover up to 50% of project costs, based on charger output, and applicants must commit to maintaining operational chargers for a minimum of five years.

Benefits of the CleanBC Go Electric Medium and Heavy-Duty Public Charger Program program:

• The program provides financial incentives for the development of charging infrastructure, supporting MHD fleet operators and other eligible entities in transitioning to ZEVs. By covering substantial project costs, the program encourages the use of electric charging networks and addresses critical gaps in EV infrastructure across the province.

Eligibility criteria of the CleanBC Go Electric Medium and Heavy-Duty Public Charger Program program:

• Types of Applicants
• Local Governments
• Indigenous Communities
• Metis Nations
• Modern Treaty Nations
• Eligible applicants must:
• Be businesses, non-profits, Indigenous communities, utilities, or public sector organizations in British Columbia (excluding provincial ministries but including other government entities like health authorities or school districts).
• Own the site where the DCFCs will be installed or have a written agreement with the property owner for at least ten years.
• Meet the technical and operational requirements specified, including maintaining a 24/7 accessible charging station for at least two vehicles at a time.
• Eligible project types include installation of new DCFCs with a minimum output of 150kW that meet various site, design, and accessibility requirements. Chargers cannot replace existing equipment, and all infrastructure must be new, OCPP-compatible, and purchased in Canada.