Level 2 charger
Use an eligible 208V or 240V Level 2 EV charger with a NACS J3400 or SAE J1772 plug head.
British Columbia EV rebates
BC Hydro rebates for EV chargers, EV power management devices, apartments, and workplaces.
A plain-English guide to BC Hydro EV charger rebates, the $200 EV power management device rebate, and where Peak Saver fits after installation.
Last reviewed May 7, 2026. Always confirm eligibility on BC Hydro before purchase.
Quick answer: Single-family homes can qualify for up to $350 toward an eligible Level 2 charger. Add an eligible EV power management device when needed to avoid an electrical service upgrade, and the combined path can reach up to $550.
Up to $550
single-family charger plus EV power management device path
$200
Smart Splitter EV power management device rebate
$250
Peak Saver eligible smart-charger bill credit
OCPP
chargers can pair with the NeoCharge app
Get more from your home
Three ways NeoCharge helps BC drivers make rebates go further.
Smart Splitter fits BC Hydro's EV power management device category: manage the home's EV charging load, then pair it with an eligible Level 2 charger and the NeoCharge app.
EV + dryer outlet
Share your existing 240V outlet
Use an EV power management device when a Level 2 EV charger could require an electrical service upgrade.
EV power management device
Claim the Smart Splitter rebate
Smart Splitter is built for BC Hydro's $200 EV power management device rebate path.
NeoCharge app
Track and optimize charging
Schedule charging, see costs, and connect compatible EVs, chargers, and Smart Splitter data.
How the rebate stack works
EV charger rebate plus an EV power management device can reach up to $550.
The key home stack is simple: up to $350 for an eligible Level 2 charger, plus $200 for an eligible EV power management device when it is needed to help avoid an electrical service upgrade.
That EV power management device is where Smart Splitter fits. NeoCharge helped make this category practical for BC homeowners by letting an EV charger safely share an existing 240V appliance outlet.
Best-fit customer: A BC Hydro single-family home customer adding an eligible Level 2 charger who needs branch-circuit sharing to manage the home's electrical load.
Eligible Level 2 charger rebate
Up to $350
EV power management device rebate
$200
Combined potential rebate
Up to $550
BC Hydro caps combined incentives so total rebates do not exceed eligible equipment and installation costs.
Open BC Hydro EV power management offerEligible charger basics
What makes a BC Hydro EV charger rebate easier to approve.
Before buying, match the charger and installation to BC Hydro's listed requirements.
Canada approved
Buy new equipment approved for sale and use in Canada from a Canadian supplier.
Permanent install
BC Hydro expects the charger to be installed at an occupied home and submitted within 90 days.
Add an EV power management device
If an EV power management device is needed to avoid an electrical service upgrade, Smart Splitter can be the branch-circuit-sharing path.
BC Hydro eligible device list
Smart Splitter is listed as a BC Hydro eligible EV power management device.
BC Hydro's official EV power management eligible models PDF lists NeoCharge Smart Splitter models including NCSS-1430, NCSS-1450, NCSS-1030, NCSS-1050, and NCSS-650. The same list also includes feeder-monitoring and switching-device products, which is why we keep the rebate stack focused on BC Hydro's official EV power management device category.
Why Smart Splitter matters
The rebate is useful. Avoiding an electrical service upgrade is the bigger unlock.
Smart Splitter gives BC homeowners a practical route to Level 2 charging by managing the EV load on an existing compatible circuit.
No new circuit when your setup qualifies
Use branch-circuit sharing with an existing dryer-style outlet when the home setup qualifies.
Eligible EV power management story
Pairs naturally with BC Hydro's EV power management device rebate logic.
Works with Level 2 chargers
Use an EV mobile connector or pair with an OCPP-compatible wall charger.
App visibility
Track Smart Splitter power use and pair your charging with lower-cost hours.
Residential EV charger rebate
For single-family homes, row homes, duplexes, and mobile homes.
Eligible chargers must be approved for Canada, bought from a Canadian supplier, new, and installed at an occupied home. BC Hydro currently excludes Tesla charging stations from its listed charger criteria.
Eligible charger basics
Use a rebate-eligible Level 2 charger with a NACS J3400 or SAE J1772 plug head.
Eligible costs
Eligible categories include charger cost, electrician labour, permits, design, and required EV power management devices.
Application timing
Submit within 90 days of installation. Required documents depend on the install path.
Local and enhanced top-ups
Some rebate amounts can increase by community or applicant type.
BC Hydro lists select local top-ups and enhanced offers for Indigenous Peoples. Most are added through the base application.
Community top-ups
BC Hydro currently lists single-family top-ups such as Regional District of Nanaimo, City of Kamloops, Resort Municipality of Whistler, and District of Squamish.
Apartment and condo top-ups
Select communities can increase EV Ready plan, infrastructure, or charger rebate caps for eligible multi-unit residential buildings.
Indigenous applicants
BC Hydro lists enhanced charger rebate offers for Indigenous individuals, organizations, businesses, and governments in B.C. Amounts vary by property type.
How top-ups are added
Except for RDN, BC Hydro says eligible top-ups are generally added to the base rebate application when approved.
Apartments, condos, and townhomes
EV Ready rebates can fund planning, infrastructure, and chargers.
Buildings with five or more units use the EV Ready path. Buildings with four or fewer units may use the single-family home rebate path.
EV Ready plan
Up to 75% of plan costs, capped at $3,000 while funding lasts.
EV Ready infrastructure
Up to 50% of infrastructure and installation costs, capped at $600 per parking stall and $120,000 per project.
MURB chargers
Up to 50% of eligible charger costs, capped at $2,000 per charger, or $1,400 if EV Ready infrastructure was rebated separately.
Required first
Pre-approval is required for EV Ready infrastructure and standalone charger rebates before purchase or installation.
Workplace EV charger rebates
BC workplaces can apply for employee charging rebates before buying equipment.
Workplace rebates support employee charging at eligible B.C. businesses. Pre-approval comes first, then final invoices are due within six months.
Eligible workplaces generally need at least five on-site employees, an older building, and dedicated employee parking.
Workplace charger criteria
- Level 2, 208V or 240V charger
- NACS J3400 or SAE J1772 plug head
- Approved for sale and use in Canada
- Networked through internet communication such as OCPP or OpenADR
- Installed by a licensed electrical contractor
All BC Hydro rebate paths
Compare the main EV charging programs.
This section is here for scanability, SEO, and people who need the full program map after understanding the home rebate stack.
Single-family EV charger rebate
For detached homes, row homes, duplexes, and similar single-family setups.
Apply within 90 days after installing an eligible Level 2 charger.EV power management device rebate
For homes that need an EV power management device to avoid an electrical service upgrade.
Can stack with the eligible Level 2 charger rebate when requirements are met.Apartment and condo EV Ready rebates
For buildings with five or more units planning multiple residential parking stalls.
Pre-approval is required before charger purchase or installation.Workplace EV charger rebates
For eligible B.C. businesses adding employee charging.
Pre-approval, networked chargers, and licensed installation are generally required.Peak Saver EV charger bonus
For eligible smart EV chargers enrolled in BC Hydro Peak Saver.
This is a connected-device reward, not a hardware purchase rebate.Local and enhanced top-ups
For eligible communities, applicants, and Indigenous Peoples.
BC Hydro lists select municipal and enhanced rebate paths.After the rebate
The NeoCharge app helps BC drivers keep saving after installation.
Rebates lower upfront cost. The app helps after install with schedules, session cost, compatible EVs and chargers, and Smart Splitter energy visibility.
- Smart scheduling for utility time-of-use plans
- Charging cost tracking by session and month
- Smart Splitter energy visibility for connected loads
- Compatible EV, charger, and solar integrations
Official links
Start with the right BC Hydro page.
Peak Saver, at the bottom
Peak Saver is a separate connected-charger bonus after enrollment.
Peak Saver replaced the old smart charger top-up on September 1, 2025. Eligible smart EV chargers can earn a $250 bill credit plus $50 per enrolled season.
It is separate from the purchase-and-installation rebate and does not apply to every EV charger or to Smart Splitter itself.
$250 + $50/season
Peak Saver EV charger enrollment bonus
Enroll an eligible smart EV charger in BC Hydro Peak Saver. BC Hydro reviews enrollment and says next steps are typically emailed within around 10 business days.
View Peak Saver detailsBuild the BC charging stack
Start with EV power management, then add the charger and app experience you want.
For many BC homes, the strongest setup is Smart Splitter, an OCPP-compatible Level 2 charger, and the NeoCharge app.
BC Hydro EV power management device rebate
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Use an existing compatible 240V outlet and help avoid an electrical service upgrade.
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BC Hydro rebate questions, answered.
How much is the BC Hydro EV charger rebate for a single-family home?
BC Hydro lists a rebate of up to 50% of eligible Level 2 charger purchase and installation costs, capped at $350, for eligible single-family homes, row homes, and duplexes.
How does the Smart Splitter stack with the BC Hydro EV charger rebate?
The Smart Splitter fits the EV power management side of the rebate stack. When an eligible Level 2 charger installation needs an eligible EV power management device to avoid an electrical service upgrade, BC Hydro lists an additional $200 rebate. Combined with the charger rebate, that can reach up to $550, subject to eligibility and cost caps.
Does BC Hydro cover panel upgrades?
The residential EV charger rebate focuses on eligible charger purchase and installation costs. The $200 EV power management device rebate is specifically useful when a device is needed to help avoid an electrical service upgrade.
Are apartments and condos covered by the same residential rebate?
Buildings with five or more units use the multi-unit residential building EV Ready program. Buildings with four or fewer units may use the single-family home charger rebate path, according to BC Hydro.
Is Peak Saver the same as the BC Hydro charger rebate?
No. Peak Saver is an enrollment bonus for eligible smart EV chargers that can participate in BC Hydro's demand-response program. It can provide a $250 bill credit and $50 per enrolled season, but it is separate from the charger purchase-and-installation rebate.
Can I buy an OCPP charger from NeoCharge for BC Hydro time-of-use scheduling?
Yes. NeoCharge sells OCPP-compatible Level 2 chargers that can pair with the NeoCharge app. That gives BC drivers a cleaner wall-mounted charging setup while keeping Smart Splitter EV power management and app-based scheduling in the same ecosystem.
Why include the NeoCharge app on a rebate page?
The rebate lowers the upfront install cost. The app helps after installation by tracking charging cost, scheduling around utility rates, and connecting compatible EVs, chargers, solar, and Smart Splitter data.
Does the BC Hydro EV charger rebate apply in Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Victoria, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Abbotsford, Langley, and Coquitlam?
BC Hydro rebate eligibility is based on your BC Hydro account, property type, charger, installation, and program rules, not only the city. Customers in Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Victoria, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Abbotsford, Langley, Coquitlam, and other BC communities should confirm current eligibility with BC Hydro before purchase.
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