GST-exempt EV charging for First Nations on reserve lands

How GST-exempt EV charging works

If you're a First Nations EV driver, you may be eligible for GST-exempt charging at our public chargers located on reserve lands. This means that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) won't be added to the cost of your charging session at eligible sites.

While our base charging rate remains unchanged, the final cost doesn't include GST. Provincial Sales Tax (PST) is already exempt on EV charging for all our customers.

Visit Charging rates and roaming to see our base charging rates and learn more about our EV charging fees.

What you need to qualify

To qualify for GST-exempt EV charging, First Nations drivers must:

• Provide a copy of their Indian Status Card: A Secure Certificate of Indian Status or Certificate of Indian Status.

• Have a BC Hydro EV account: If you don't have one yet, create one on your mobile for iOS, Android or desktop.

How to apply

To apply for GST-exempt EV charging on reserve lands or find out more information:

• Call our contact centre at 1 800 224 9376

  • Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Closed Sundays and holidays

• Send a copy of your status card:

  • By email: scan@bchydro.com or
  • By mail: PO Box 8910, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 4X3

Please indicate that the status card or certificate is being provided for the purpose of seeking GST-exempt EV charging.

Eligible sites

Look for the sticker indicating that GST-exempt charging is available at the site. If a site doesn't have this sticker, you'll still pay GST regardless of your exemption status.

Eligible First Nations drivers can access GST-exempt EV charging at these sites on reserve lands:

Northern B.C.

• Fort Nelson – Red Apple Store
• Good Hope Lake – Good Hope Lake General Store
• Lower Post – Daylu Fuels
• McLeod Lake – Tse'khene Food and Fuel
• Ulkatcho (Anahim Lake) – Canco Gas Station

Fraser Valley

• Agassiz – Sq'éwqel Gas Bar
• Agassiz – Chehalis Band Store

Northwest B.C and Coastal

• Laxgalts'ap – Vanelly Pizza
• New Aiyansh – The Lava Roc. Restaurant
• Skidegate – Haida Gwaii Co-op Skidegate

How GST-exempt charging works

Once we approve your request, you'll automatically receive the GST exemption when charging at eligible chargers. The exemption will appear on your charging session receipt.

To ensure you receive the exemption:

• Make sure your BC Hydro EV app and RFID card are linked to your BC Hydro EV account.
• Start your charge using the BC Hydro EV app or your RFID card.

Exemptions don't apply when activating chargers through our roaming partner accounts or ChargeHub Passport.

Visit our help centre if you have any questions about charging your EV at our public chargers.