{"id":6922,"date":"2021-12-15T09:26:51","date_gmt":"2021-12-15T17:26:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bpmelectric.com\/?p=6922"},"modified":"2021-11-30T10:38:25","modified_gmt":"2021-11-30T18:38:25","slug":"b-c-government-making-electric-vehicle-chargers-more-affordable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/174.142.205.70\/~bpmelectric\/b-c-government-making-electric-vehicle-chargers-more-affordable\/","title":{"rendered":"B.C. Government Making Electric Vehicle Chargers More Affordable"},"content":{"rendered":"

The world is changing. With global warming on the rise, people are taking charge of their role in fossil fuel emissions. From recycling and composting, to embracing alternative energy sources, it seems there\u2019s always something more our society can be doing. In recent years, there\u2019s been a huge shift in the market to increase our sustainability: the introduction of electric vehicles (EVs). Rather than having an internal combustion engine that runs on fuel, EVs feature an electric motor that can be charged through electricity.<\/p>\n

To encourage more drivers to make the switch to electric vehicles, the province of B.C. has announced new rebates to help make the purchase and installation of EV chargers more affordable. Here\u2019s what you need to know\u2026<\/p>\n

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BC Rebates for Electric Vehicle Chargers<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s called the Go Electric EV Charger Rebate program! It can cover up to 50 per cent of the costs to install EV chargers to eligible homes and workplaces. The rebates can also go towards making apartment and condominium buildings EV ready, but more on that below. Since electric vehicle chargers can cost anywhere between $400 to $4,000 for single users, you can save money while increasing your EV convenience with government assistance.<\/p>\n

The minister of environment and climate change strategy, George Heyman, notes that more and more people are switching to electric vehicles. As of 2020, 10 per cent of vehicle sales were electric cars. However, Heyman and the B.C. government<\/a> are hoping that by 2026, electric vehicles will make up 26 per cent of the sales market.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe’re making it more affordable to own an electric vehicle and charging station, so people can improve their driving experience with no air and climate pollution, and lower fuel and maintenance costs overall.\u201d<\/p>\n

– George Heyman<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Who\u2019s Eligible?<\/h3>\n

With the exciting announcement of rebates, you may be wondering how it all works. Well, to be eligible for the rebate program, your home and charging station must meet certain requirements. While these differ for single-family homes<\/a> and condos\/ apartment buildings<\/a>, your electric vehicle charging station must:<\/p>\n