Electric vehicles in B.C.

Electric vehicle at a BC Hydro charging station in Lytton, B.C. with mountains and trees in the background.

Electric vehicles (EVs) and their charging infrastructure are paving the road to the future of transportation in B.C.

Whether you’re interested in a transition to EVs for personal or business purposes, we have resources available to help.

We’re making it easier to switch to an EV in B.C.

The Government of B.C.’s CleanBC Roadmap to 2030 [PDF] aims to meet the Paris Agreement’s emissions reduction targets for 2030, and reach net zero by 2050.

To support the goal, we want to make it easier for residents of British Columbia to make the switch to an EV.
 

Mother charging the electric car and the kid inside the car.

Owning & buying an EV

We’ve put together resources to help guide you while making the switch to an EV. From choosing an EV that’s right for you to ensuring it’s well maintained.

Two electric vehicles charge next to each other at a public BC Hydro charging station in Lake Country.

Public EV charging

Learn how to charge on the go with your EV. Explore our public charging resources including our help centre, plan your next EV road trip and download our app.

Maroon electric car connected to a home EV charger.

Charging your EV at home

Get to know the different types of chargers and smart features. Not sure where to start? We’ve got step-by-step guides for installing a charger at home.

Father and Child Engaging in Electric Car Charging

Rebates & incentives

Ready to make the switch? Learn about available federal and provincial vehicle rebates, as well as B.C.’s rebates for home and workplace charging.

Engineer inspecting an electric vehicle charging stations.

EV resources for industry

Our EV resources for business, industry, and community interests. Includes electric fleet information, guidelines to install a public charging station, and more.

Our role with electric vehicles

It’s our goal to make EVs a convenient and accessible choice for all British Columbians.

This includes:

  • EV market research. Researching architecture to keep up with growing market needs ensures we stay at the forefront of developments in the EV fast charging market.
  • Public infrastructure and grid readiness. Our network of public EV chargers is continually expanding across the province.
  • Rebates and incentives. We administer and partner with the Government of B.C. to deliver the EV charger rebate program.
  • Home charging. Looking for a certified electrician? Request a referral for a certified electrician who can install charging infrastructure.
     

B.C.’s clean energy and electric vehicles

In other parts of North America, where electricity is generated using fossil fuels, you might wonder how sustainable driving an electric vehicle (EV) really is. But in B.C., charging and driving a typical EV produces a minimal amount of greenhouse gases compared to those emitted by an equivalent gas-powered vehicle covering the same distance because the energy we produce comes from renewable resources.

Learn more about BC Hydro’s climate leadership