Home charger rebate application

1. Charger invoice showing proof of payment

A copy of the itemized receipt for an eligible charger showing proof of payment. Must include the retailer's name, address and phone number.

2. Installation invoice (must show proof of payment and itemized costs broken down by activities performed).

A copy of the invoice for the charger installation by a licensed electrician showing proof of payment. Must show itemized costs broken down by activities performed. See a sample invoice.

3. Electrical permit number

4. Picture of the installed EV charging station

Step 1 of 3: Applicant details

Select your workplace electricity provider

BC Hydro City of New Westminster FortisBC (Electricity services)

Account number

Legal First Name

Legal Last Name

Preferred contact number

Preferred contact email address

To determine eligibility for Indigenous‑specific offers, please indicate if you belong to either category:

Is the business at least 51% owned and controlled by individuals who self-identify as First Nations (Status or Non-Status), Métis, or Inuit?

Yes No

Please list the First Nations, Métis governments, and/or Inuit land-claim communities that the eligible business owner(s) belong to.

Eligibility Verification for Indigenous‑Specific Offers

For verification, please upload documentation for each Indigenous business owner. This may include photos of First Nations status cards, Métis citizenship/registry cards, and/or Inuit beneficiary cards.

If an owner prefers not to upload a photo of their card or does not have one, they may upload a document confirming their Indigenous identity. Letters should come from official letterhead of Band, Government agency, or other recognized Indigenous organization authorized to verify community membership or connection.

To protect privacy, this information will be used for verification purposes only and then will be destroyed. It will not be retained in our records. Our records will retain only the self-declaration response (yes or no) and verification result

If the documentation is not immediately available, applicants may complete the application and later email their verification documentation to evchargerincentives@bchydro.com with their application number as the subject line.

I confirm by submitting this identification or verification document that I have received authorization from the document holder to disclose their document to BC Hydro and the Province of British Columbia as part of this application.

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Do you self-identify as First Nations (Status or Non-Status), Métis, or Inuit?

Yes No

Please share your specific Nation, Métis government, or Inuit land-claim community.

Eligibility Verification for Indigenous‑Specific Offers

For verification, you may upload a photo of your First Nations status card, Métis citizenship / registry card, or Inuit beneficiary card.

If you prefer not to upload a photo of your card or you do not have one, you may upload a letter or another documentation from your community or organization confirming your Indigenous identity. Letters should come from official letterhead of Band, Government agency, or other recognized Indigenous organization authorized to verify community membership or connection.

To protect your privacy, this information will be used for verification purposes only and then will be destroyed. It will not be retained in our records. Our records will retain only the self-declaration response (yes or no) and verification result.

If you do have this documentation ready, you may complete the application and later email your verification documentation to evchargerincentives@bchydro.com with your application number as the subject line.

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How did you learn about this rebate?

Please specify

Can we contact you in the future about BC Hydro energy management programs that may become available?

Yes No

Programs may include incentives for charging your EV at specific times to reduce the amount of electricity being used during peak-demand periods, such as cold winter evenings.

FortisBC electricity customers can apply for a rebate on the FortisBC website.

Go to FortisBC rebates

Step 2 of 3: Property details

Where was the charger installed?

This application is applicable to single-family homes, duplexes, mobile homes, manufactured homes and row homes in B.C.

Select your type of residence

Did you need to upgrade your home's electrical service to install your EV charger?

Yes No

Property address

City

Province

Postal code

Do you have a different mailing address?

Mailing address

City

Province

Postal code

Was the residence built more than six months prior to the charger installation?

Yes No

Sorry, you're not eligible

This program is only intended for retrofit solutions. New builds are ineligible.

Step 3 of 3: Charging details

How was the charger installed?

Installed by a licensed electrician Installed by someone who is not a licensed electrician No electrical work needed: plugged in to a pre-existing 240-volt outlet

I confirm the existing outlet was originally installed with an electrical permit.

Charger brand

Charger model

Enter your charger model

Installation date

Invoice number

Charger cost (amount before tax)

Installation cost (amount before tax)

Electrical contractor information

Contractor first name

Contractor last name

Contractor phone number

Contractor email address

Supporting documentation

I certify that the electrical inspection for the charger installation passed.

Electrical permit number

Charger Invoice

Upload a copy of the itemized receipt for your charger showing proof of purchase. Installation costs can be included on this invoice or uploaded separately below.

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