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EV Ready Plan Rebate Guide for BC Strata — What You Need to Know


EV Charging Demand Is High — But Planning Comes First


With electric vehicles now common in BC, many strata owners are asking: “Can we install EV chargers?” The good news is — there’s a rebate program designed to ease that first step: the EV Ready Plan rebate under the CleanBC Go Electric program.


But rebate application isn’t plug‑and‑play. You need a proper EV Ready Plan, documentation, and a clear understanding of what the rebate does — and what it doesn’t. Below we explain eligibility, required documents, rebate structure, and why getting the plan does not force you to install chargers immediately.



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What Is the EV Ready Plan Rebate?


  • The rebate covers the cost to produce an EV Ready Plan — a plan showing how your building could provide at least one “EV‑Ready” parking stall per residential unit.

  • The rebate pays up to 75% of plan cost, capped at $3,000 per strata building.

  • The EV Ready Plan is a requirement before applying for next‑stage rebates (infrastructure, charger purchase, installation).


Who Qualifies — Is Your Strata Eligible?


  • Multi‑unit residential buildings (MURBs) — condos, apartments, townhouse complexes.

  • You need a licensed electrical contractor or registered electrical engineer to prepare the EV Ready Plan.

  • The plan must outline each residential unit having at least one parking stall that could be made “EV‑Ready” (i.e. a proper termination point for a Level‑2 charger).


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Required Documents for EVRP Application (Plan Rebate Stage)

Document

Purpose

EV Ready Plan report (by licensed professional)

Shows viability & design for EV‑ready parking and infrastructure (See the EV Ready plan requirements)

EV Ready plan workbook

BC Hydro template (Excel) for documenting how your EV Ready plan will be implemented, completed by the professional who created your EV Ready plan.

Paid Invoice for plan cost

Justifies the rebate request (max 75%, up to $3,000) (BC Hydro)

Once the plan is approved, you may proceed later with infrastructure upgrades and charger installation — but you are not obliged to do so immediately.



Full EV‑Related Rebates (Beyond Planning)


  • EV Ready Infrastructure Rebate — up to 50% of eligible wiring and upgrade costs, max $600 per stall, project cap $120,000.

  • EV Charger Purchase & Installation Rebate — rebate on chargers when building becomes EV‑ready and pre‑approved.


Important: all rebates beyond planning require pre-approval, correct documentation, and compliance with EV Ready Plan approvals first.



Why EV Ready Plan ≠ Mandatory Charger Installation


A common misconception is that applying for EVRP forces your strata to install chargers. Not true:

  • The EV Ready Plan rebate is strictly for planning, not installation.

  • After plan approval you may apply for infrastructure and charger rebates — but it remains optional and driven by owner demand, budget, and capacity.

  • This flexibility lets strata councils plan strategically, without commitment or pressure.


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How ENGIPRO Can Support Your EV‑Readiness Journey


Although we don’t produce EV Ready Plans ourselves, ENGIPRO can help:

  • Coordinate with qualified electrical engineers/contractors, to ensure EV Ready Plan and EPR compliance.

  • Provide Building Condition Assessment (BCA) or Depreciation Reports (DR) to support long‑term infrastructure planning alongside EV charging ambitions.

  • Help strata councils evaluate overall building readiness — electrical, structural, financial — before investing in EV infrastructure.

  • Ensure documentation and planning align with current BC regulations and rebate guidelines.

This approach helps you avoid surprises, wasted effort, or failed rebate applications — and supports responsible, phased investments.


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EV Readiness Is a Strategy — Not a Rush


EV adoption is growing fast in BC. Rebates and programs like EV Ready Plan rebate make it attractive — but only if you plan carefully and comply properly.


Start with the EV Ready Plan (EVRP), get a valid EPR if required, evaluate your building’s full condition, and only proceed with infrastructure when everything aligns. That’s smart, compliant, and financially responsible.


Need help coordinating reports, or want a second opinion on your building’s electrical readiness? Contact ENGIPRO today — we’ll guide you through every step.






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