British Columbia will officially end its electric vehicle (EV) rebate program on May 15, 2025, as the provincial government undertakes a review of its CleanBC Go Electric Passenger Vehicle Rebate Program. The move follows similar actions taken earlier this year by the federal government and Quebec.
The B.C. EV rebate program currently offers up to a maximum $4,000 for eligible battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, with rebate amounts based on individual income. Applicants earning less than $80,000 annually qualify for the full rebate, while those earning up to $100,000 may receive a partial amount.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, the program is being paused to assess its effectiveness and to consider future improvements.
“During this time of economic instability, the Province is reviewing programs to ensure that they best meet the needs of people in B.C.,” the government said in its Zero-Emission Vehicle Update 2024.
EV Rebate Deadline: May 15
To receive the B.C. electric vehicle rebate before the program ends, applicants must obtain online pre-approval by 6:00 p.m. PT on May 15, and finalize the purchase or lease of an eligible vehicle before 11:59 p.m. PT the same day. Funding may run out earlier depending on demand.
Since launching in 2011, the program has helped put nearly 195,000 zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) on B.C. roads and supported the development of over 7,000 EV charging stations across the province. Total government investment in the program has exceeded $650 million.
EV Incentives Ending Nationwide
The pause in British Columbia’s electric vehicle rebate follows the federal government’s decision to wind down the iZEV program in January 2025. Quebec also briefly suspended its Roulez Vert rebate program earlier this year before reinstating it in April. Quebec’s program will eventually be phased out by 2027.
Meanwhile, B.C.’s own climate accountability report shows the province is falling short of its goal to cut emissions by 40% by 2030, forecasting only a 20% reduction compared to 2007 levels.
While the CleanBC Go Electric rebate is ending, the provincial government insists it remains committed to ZEV adoption. Officials say the program pause is part of a broader review of CleanBC policies, with new details expected in the coming months.
