As strata owners, councils and property managers, you have questions about how to install and manage electric vehicle (EV) chargers and systems in your strata corporation. On this page, you will find webinars, resources, and links to provide the information you need.
News! As of October 31, 2023 the CleanBC – Go Electric Charger Rebate Program has been recharged with $6.59 million in provincial funding to make the EV Ready Plan and EV Ready Infrastructure rebates available again. Townhouse stratas now qualify for funding for an EV Ready Plan. Learn more at BC Hydro: EV charger rebates for apartment, condo and townhome complexes.
News! On December 6, 2023, amendments to the Strata Property Act became effective with new Regulations that make it easier for strata owners to install electric vehicle charging stations in strata properties. Read our blog post to learn more. Also learn about the requirement for stratas to obtain an Electrical Planning Report. Note that an EV Ready Plan is not an electrical planning report under the Strata Property Act.
With new Provincial and Federal requirements that all new passenger car and truck sales be zero emission by 2035, it’s important that strata corporations plan for the needs of owners and residents.
CleanBC – Go Electric Webinar Series:
This series dedicates separate webinars to each of the four rebates offered by the CleanBC – Go Electric Charger Rebate Program.
While a few details have changed since presented in 2022, these webinars still offer valuable information about the steps involved in your project, EV charging infrastructure, operating costs and management of these systems, and how to comply with the Strata Property Act every step of the way.
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation.
- EV Ready Plans for Condominium Stratas: Download the slides | Watch on YouTube
- EV Electrical Infrastructure Rebates for Condominium Stratas: Download the slides | Watch on YouTube
- EV Charging Stations: Rebates for Stratas: Download the slides | Watch on YouTube
- EV Charging for Townhouse Stratas (also applies to duplexes): Download the slides | Watch on YouTube
- EV Charging: Working with your strata council: Download the slides | Watch on YouTube
- New! How Stratas Can Get Low Carbon Fuel Credits for EV Charging: Download the slides | Watch on YouTube | Download the handout How to Sell Low Carbon Fuel Credits (aggregators)
- Choosing a Contractor for EV Charging Installations in Stratas: webinar by Neil Normandeau, Electrical Joint Training Committee, EVITP (Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program): Download the slides | Watch on YouTube | See Q&A | Find EVITP Certified installers
- VISOA Webinar Recordings on YouTube
Resources and Links:
- Updated! Workbook Planning EV Charging for your Condominium Strata Corporation: Strata EV Planning Workbook
- Updated! Step-by-step infographic for stratas: How to Get EV Ready
- New! Download the guide: How to Sell Low Carbon Fuel Credits (aggregators)
- CleanBC – Go Electric official site: goelectricbc.gov.bc.ca
- CleanBC – Go Electric EV Charger Rebate Program Guide
- EV charging stations eligible for MURB rebates: Use the search tool
- For townhouse strata units: BC Hydro Eligible Smart Chargers (download Excel file)
- Municipalities, Townships, and Districts offering Rebate Top-ups
- Get data from BC Hydro about the electrical load of your strata complex by submitting your request online: Request Building Data
- Technical Safety BC: Information Bulletin: Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) and Electric Vehicle Energy Management Systems (EVEMS)
- Sample survey: councils can use Google Forms to set up their own survey for free and gauge owners’ interest in EVs: Take the sample survey now
If you have any suggestions for this page, contact: EVcharging@visoa.bc.ca
District of Saanich:
Visit Saanich’s website to learn about rebates for EV Ready Plans and electrical infrastructure installations for condominium strata corporations located in the District of Saanich.