FAQs

An individual may receive a maximum of 5 rebates from CleanBC Go Electric Rebates. An organization (business, non-profit, public sector organization) may receive a maximum of 10 rebates from CleanBC Go Electric Rebates. Requests for more than 10 rebates for organizations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Yes, to receive a vehicle rebate the vehicle must remain plated, registered, and insured in British Columbia in the applicant’s name for at least 12 months from date of sale for the low-speed vehicle, zero-emission motorcycles, and utility vehicle categories, and at least 36 months for on-road Medium- and Heavy-Duty vehicle and airport and port specialty vehicle categories.

No, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or its authorized licensee must manufacture the vehicle.

Yes, it is possible to reserve funding up to 6 months for Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles only. You may request to reserve funding for an additional 6 months should there be a delay past the initial 6-month period. Please note that after the 2nd reservation, applicants will not be eligible to reserve program funds until vehicle has been delivered. To reserve funding, applicants must submit an invoice indicating a minimum 10% deposit has been made and written notice from the dealer/supplier/point of sale of the expected vehicle delivery date.

CleanBC Go Electric Rebates has a limited budget, all applications are subject to available Program funds. As part of StrongerBC, in fall 2020 CleanBC Go Electric Rebates received an additional $31 million in funding.

You must apply within 90 days of purchasing the vehicle in order to be eligible for the rebate.

You may apply to reserve funding if your vehicle is being delivered. You must provide a written notice from the supplier of the expected delivery date and a purchase order which indicates a deposit of no less than 10% of the vehicles purchase price, including taxes and relevant charges, has been made.

Manufacturers wishing to add their vehicle to the eligibility list, must complete the OEM Application.

A neighbourhood zero-emission vehicle means a vehicle that travels on 4 wheels and is powered by an electric motor that is designed to all the vehicle to attain a speed of 32 Km/hr but not more than 40 Km/hr in a distance of 1.6 Km on a paved level surface.

CleanBC Go Electric Rebates is open to individuals, businesses, non-profits or public sector organizations that are based in B.C. or have B.C based affiliates. Individuals may only apply for neighbourhood zero-emission vehicles under the low-speed rebate category and all vehicles under the zero-emission motorcycle rebate category. All other applicants may apply for rebates in all the available categories.