Grant
Provincial
Upcoming
CleanBC Go Electric Commercial Vehicle Program
Government of British Columbia
Maximum Funding
Varies by vehicle type
Opens August 10, 2026 — point-of-sale rebates for medium- and heavy-duty ZEVs...
Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
33%
CleanBC Go Electric Commercial Vehicle Program offers funding that varies by project. Grants for BC businesses investing in electric commercial vehicles. Opens August 10, 2026 — point-of-sale rebates for medium- and heavy-duty ZEVs; further funding released December 10, 2026 and April 12, 2027..
Approval odds: ~90% (GrantCompass analysis)
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Program Description
Grants for BC businesses investing in electric commercial vehicles. Helps companies reduce carbon footprint by making the transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles more affordable.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a B.C.-based business, Indigenous organization, local government or non-profit
- Must be purchasing or leasing an eligible electric commercial vehicle
- Vehicle must qualify under the CleanBC Go Electric program eligible vehicle list
- Open to businesses of any industry sector
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Difficulty
Easy
Competition
Low
First-Timer
Friendly
Funding Details
- Amount
- Varies by vehicle type
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 33% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Opens August 10, 2026 — point-of-sale rebates for medium- and heavy-duty ZEVs; further funding released December 10, 2026 and April 12, 2027.
Program Scorecard
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Competition
Low
Deadline
Upcoming
Approval
Moderate
Approval Rate
~90%
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Competition
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Insider TipThe vehicle must appear on the official Eligible Vehicle Models list BEFORE you make the purchase — buying an unlisted vehicle disqualifies you even if it's clearly zero-emission.
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Rejection Pitfalls 9
- Vehicle not on Eligible Vehicle Models list at time of purchase (most common disqualifier)
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Application Steps
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Verify vehicle eligibility before purchase Tesla vehicles are ineligible as of March 12, 2025. Always check the current BC Eligible Vehicle Models list — the eligible vehicle list changes periodically.
Required Documents 7
✓ Valid BC business licence
✓ WorkSafeBC number
Eligible Expenses 5
Ineligible Expenses 7
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Funding Stack Strategy
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4 partners
Compatible Programs
iMHZEV (federal Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles
CleanBC Go Electric CVP Program (cannot stack with GER
BC Hydro EV fleet charging rebates
CleanBC Fleet Charging Program
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Clawback Risk
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I apply if I buy a Tesla after March 12, 2025?
No — Tesla vehicles became ineligible as of March 12, 2025. Applications for Tesla purchases after this date will be rejected regardless of vehicle type.
How much can I get for a Class 8 truck?
$150,000 maximum (33% of purchase price), but only if the vehicle is on the Eligible Vehicle Models list at time of purchase. Most applicants receive $50,000–$150,000.
Do I need to wait for the new program?
Yes — the program was paused August 11, 2025 (funds fully allocated) and is confirmed to reopen August 10, 2026. Additional funding is scheduled for December 10, 2026 and April 12, 2027. Monitor goelectricbc.gov.bc.ca for the reopening.
Why did my application get rejected?
Most common reason: vehicle not on the Eligible Vehicle Models list at purchase time. Other top reasons: application >90 days post-purchase, used vehicle, or Tesla purchased after March 12, 2025.
Can I stack with federal programs?
Yes — iMHZEV (federal) stacks with this program for up to 75% of MSRP combined. For Class 8 trucks, combined rebates can reach $300,000+.
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