As electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular, it’s important to ensure that there are sufficient charging stations available to support them. This is particularly challenging for apartment and condo buildings, where residents often don’t have access to private garages or parking spaces. Need help with installations.
EV Chargers rebates for apartment and condo buildings
If your building is planning to upgrade its parking stalls to support electric vehicle (EV) charging, there are provincial rebates available to help offset the costs. The standalone EV charger rebate offer provides up to $350 per charger, while the EV Ready rebate helps subsidize the cost of planning and installing the necessary electrical infrastructure to support your current or future EV charging needs.
Installing EV chargers can be costly, but by taking advantage of the EV Ready rebates, you can reduce the cost per parking space. Additionally, installing more chargers at once simplifies the process of adding more chargers over time as more EVs are adopted.
| STANDALONE EV CHARGER REBATE | STANDALONE EV CHARGER REBATE |
| Up to $3,000 for EV Ready plan Up to $120,000 for EV Ready infrastructure Up to $14,000 for chargers | Up to $14,000 for chargers per apartment/condo complex |
| TOTAL: $137,000 per apartment/condo complex | TOTAL: $14,000 per apartment/condo complex |
EV Charger grants from BC Hydro and as a BC Hydro certified partner, MJR Electric will take you through each step. Contact us today.
Rebates for EV Charger Installation
Pre-approval required
For the EV Ready Infrastructure and EV charger rebates, you will need pre-approval from BC Hydro. However, the EV Ready plan rebate does not require pre-approval. You must apply and receive pre-approval before purchasing or installing any infrastructure or chargers.
Your project must be completed and your final application submitted within six months of receiving pre-approval.
Eligible costs for EV charger rebate
- Purchasing the charging station
- Labour and construction costs for installation of the charging station and associated conduit
- Site assessments including analysis of electrical capacity, review of panel capacity and infrastructure, and identification of design options
- Electrical and related permits
- Parking and electrical design required by the charging stations and conduit
- EV parking signage
- Network connection fees (stations must be connected for a minimum of two years)
*** Taxes are not eligible for rebates.
As more people are switching to electric vehicles, the demand for EV charging infrastructure is rapidly increasing. By installing EV chargers in your building, you can attract and retain tenants who drive electric vehicles, while also promoting sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Discover Rebates for EV Charger Installation with MJR Electric
We see the demand and potential to provide charging stations for electric vehicles, as well as information for EV incentives.
Providing charging stations and information on EV incentives can help accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles, leading to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation system. To know more, book your consultation with us today!
Source: BC Hydro