This program is currently between intakes. Call 7 closed September 30, 2024. Call 8 not yet announced as of March 2026.
Updated March 2026 · Verified against Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, BC guidelines
Reimbursement Est. 2021
Grant Provincial Between Intakes

CleanBC Go Electric — Commercial Vehicle Pilots (CVP)

Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, BC
Maximum Funding
Up to 33% of eligible costs (typical...
Periodic calls — Call 8 not yet announced as of March 2026
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Difficulty
Hard
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
—
Co-Funding
33%
CleanBC Go Electric — Commercial Vehicle Pilots (CVP) provides Up to 33% of eligible costs (typical $500K-$3M per project). BC's flagship large-scale zero-emission commercial vehicle grant, funding up to one-third of costs for fleet ZEV deployments and supporting infrastructure. The program covers up to 33% of eligible costs. Periodic calls — Call 8 not yet announced as of March 2026. (As of March 2026, verified against Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, BC program guidelines)

Eligibility & Details

What this program funds and who can apply

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Program Description

BC's flagship large-scale zero-emission commercial vehicle grant, funding up to one-third of costs for fleet ZEV deployments and supporting infrastructure. Covers medium/heavy-duty trucks, transit buses, ferries, rail, and off-road equipment. Typical project funding $500K-$3M from an $89M program budget over 7 years.

Eligibility Requirements

  • BC-based businesses, non-profits, local governments, or Indigenous communities
  • Deploying zero-emission vehicles in commercial applications
  • Must commit to data collection and sharing via telematics
  • Government funding stacking max 75% (100% for Indigenous/local governments)
Provinces
British Columbia
Industries
Clean Technology Manufacturing Services
Business Stage
Growth Established Expansion

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Hard
Competition
Moderate
Est. Hours
60h
First-Timer
Not rated

Funding Details

Amount
Up to 33% of eligible costs (typical $500K-$3M per project)
Type
Grant
Level
Provincial
Co-Funding
Up to 33% of eligible costs
Deadline
Periodic calls — Call 8 not yet announced as of March 2026

Program Scorecard

Competition, effort, and approval at a glance

Hybrid
Competition
Moderate
Effort
~60 hours
Approval
Moderate
Accessibility
--/5
Competition
--/5
Approval Rate
--%
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CVP is BC's most generous ZEV grant — 33% of costs with no per-vehicle cap. The data-sharing requirement is non-negotiable. Projects including infrastructure alongside vehicles get larger awards. Stack with NRCan ZEVIP on infrastructure components.

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BC fleet operator with 5+ commercial ZEVs plus charging infrastructure. Transit agencies, port/marine operators, and logistics companies dominate.

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Evaluation Criteria

Evaluated by a Program Advisory Committee on: sector innovation and replicability; scale of ZEV deployment and GHG impact; inclusion of supporting charging/fuelling infrastructure; quality of telematics and data-sharing plan; financial viability of the applicant; geographic diversity (Nechako/Northeast BC prioritized); technology diversity (hydrogen, battery-electric, hybrid all considered); and estimated environmental benefit per dollar invested.

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Application Steps

1 Review Program Guide and Eligibility Download the current Program Guide from cvpbc.ca/apply. Verify your organization type, vehicle classes, and deployment size meet eligibility thresholds before investing time in an application.
2 Prepare Application Documents Complete the on-road or off-road vehicle application form (separate forms), budget template (vehicles + infrastructure + telematics), ZEV technical specifications, telematics/data-sharing plan, supplier letters confirming specs and pricing, and co-funding documentation.
3 Submit Through Online Portal Submit all completed documents at cvpbc.ca/apply. Email confirmation sent upon receipt. Separate applications are required for on-road and off-road vehicles.
4 Program Advisory Committee Evaluation Advisory Committee evaluates against program criteria. Decision timeline: at least 5 months after intake close. Expect no decision until that minimum has elapsed.
5 Funding Agreement and Deployment Successful applicants execute a contribution agreement. Telematics and data-sharing obligations begin at vehicle delivery.
6 Claims and Ongoing Reporting Submit invoices and telematics data reports throughout the deployment period. Final reconciliation upon project completion.

Required Documents 5

✓ Project proposal with deployment plan
✓ Budget including co-funding plan
✓ Vehicle specifications
✓ Telematics/data sharing plan
✓ Letters from suppliers

Eligible Expenses 10

  • Zero-emission vehicle purchase or lease costs — battery-electric or hydrogen fuel cell, Classes 3-8 on-road
  • Off-road ZEV deployment costs
  • Marine ZEV deployment costs
  • Rail ZEV deployment costs
  • Commercial aviation ZEV costs
  • Level 2+ electric vehicle charging infrastructure
  • Hydrogen refuelling infrastructure
  • Associated electrical upgrade and grid connection costs
  • Telematics hardware and installation for required data collection
  • Engineering and project management costs directly tied to the ZEV deployment

Ineligible Expenses 9

  • Consumer light-duty passenger vehicles (separate CEV for Canada program applies)
  • Vehicles not meeting minimum deployment thresholds (Classes 3-4: minimum 6 ZEVs; Classes 5-6: minimum 3 ZEVs)
  • Projects exceeding 30 vehicles without advance program consultation
  • Operating costs post-deployment (fuel, maintenance, insurance)
  • Costs already funded by other CleanBC programs on the same items
  • Projects where total government stacking exceeds 75% (private/non-profit) or 100% (Indigenous/local governments)
  • Projects not BC-based or from applicants not licensed to operate in BC
  • Pure infrastructure projects without associated ZEV deployment
  • Projects from Provincial Ministries or Crown Corporations (ineligible as primary applicants)

Intake Periods

Call 7 closed September 30, 2024. Call 8 not yet announced as of March 2026. Prior cadence: two 6-month intake periods per year (Apr-Sept and Oct-Mar). Monitor cvpbc.ca for Call 8 announcement.

Deadline Notes

Call 7 closed September 30, 2024. Call 8 not yet announced. $45M+ committed across 25 projects. Monitor cvpbc.ca. Contact [email protected].

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Ineligible Organizations

  • Provincial Ministries and Crown Corporations (as primary applicants)
  • Organizations not licensed to operate in British Columbia
  • Organizations without a valid BC business license
  • Applicants who are not the purchaser or lessee of the ZEVs
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Funding Stack Strategy

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Compatible Programs

NRCan Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) Transport Canada iMHZEV Program Municipal Sustainability Programs
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Clawback Risk

Medium Risk
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How CVP Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the questions founders most often ask about CVP

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Can sole proprietors apply for CVP?
No — only incorporated businesses, non-profits, local governments, or Indigenous communities based in BC qualify. Sole proprietors must incorporate to apply.
What's the typical award size?
$500K-$2.5M for standard fleet deployments. Median project size is $800K-$1.5M, with $45M committed across 25 projects to date.
Do I need to provide matching funds?
Yes — 25% matching required (75% public funding max). For Indigenous/local governments, 100% public funding is allowed.
How long does approval take?
6-8 months from application to decision. Call 7 decisions were made 6 months after the September 30, 2024 deadline.
Why do applications fail?
Common rejections: not BC-based, using consumer vehicles, or exceeding 75% public funding (e.g., stacking CVP with other CleanBC on same items).

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