The wait is over! As of Dec. 1, 2011, citizens of B.C. will be eligible for incentives for plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles and reduce emissions of the largest emitting source for the province: transportation. Here is a list of eligible vehicles covered:
Mitsubishi iMiev, Nissan LEAF, Tesla Roadster, Mercedez Smart Fortwo ED, Ford/Azure Dynamics Transit Connect, Toyota Plug- In Prius, and the Chevrolet Volt.
Note: This information is intended to provide consumers with the range of vehicles that will be included in this program and eligible for incentives effective December 1st, 2011. This list may be updated between now and December 1st, and will be updated when additional vehicles are approved by the Ministry of Environment
So, if you wish us to provide you with installation service of chargers, which we can do, you will have an additional incentive to prepare yourself for your new electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle:
Homeowners who want to install dedicated charging stations in their homes for their clean energy vehicles will get a rebate of up to $500 per qualifying station. To access these rebates and learn more, log on to LiveSmartBC at:http://www.livesmartbc.ca/
That's very good news for consumers wishing to drive their talk and we will be pleased to provide you with the installations you require for your new clean vehicles. As a way to encourage faster service before Dec. 1st, we will do your initial home assessment before you complete the order of your vehicle, so we can begin ordering the equipment and obtaining the permits before the rush.
Here is the LiveSmart BC's CEV Program:
The Clean Energy Vehicle (CEV) Program
Point of Sale Incentives
Effective December 1st, 2011, incentives of up to $5,000 per eligible clean energy vehicle will be available to B.C. residents, businesses, non-profit organisations, and local government organisations. Incentives will be available until March 31st, 2013 or until available funding is depleted (whichever comes first). Enough funding should be available to meet the expected demand (approximately 1370 vehicle incentives).
An Eligible Vehicles List will be approved and updated by the Ministry of Environment, and will include these types of vehicles:
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Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) – $5,000
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Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCVs) – $5,000
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Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles / Extended Range Electric Vehicles:
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Battery capacity of 4.0 - 9.9 kWh – $2,500
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Battery capacity of 10.0 - 14.9 kWh – $3,500
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Battery capacity of 15.0 kWh and greater – $5,000
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Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles (not heavy duty) – $2,500
The final price (including incentive) will be indicated on the sticker of the car on the dealer lot. In other words, the cost of the vehicle less the incentive amounts are all processed upon sale by the dealership. The New Car Dealers Association of BC is working with their partners to coordinate the ‘back-end’ process which means a no-hassle experience for the consumer.
Overall program management and administration for this LiveSmart Program will be through the New Car Dealers Association of BC, who will be launching a dedicated Clean Energy Vehicle Program website on December 1st, 2011 at www.cevforbc.ca.
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Residential Rebates for Purchase of Qualifying Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment
Effective December 1st, 2011, rebates of up to $500 per qualifying electric vehicle charging equipment will be available to B.C. residents who have purchased a clean energy vehicle. A complete list of eligible charging equipment can be found here. This will be a mail in rebate, and residents will be required to complete an application form, which will be available on this site on December 1st, 2011. Rebates will be available until March 31st, 2013 or until available funding is depleted (whichever comes first). Enough funding should available to meet the expected demand (approximately 1060 charging stations).
Links
- Application form (coming Dec 1, 2011)
- News Release / Backgrounder (Nov 5th)
*If you have questions about HST and how it has impacted PST rebates on fuel efficient vehicles, hybrid-electric vehicles and bicycles, please visit Jobs and the Economy: Facts about the HST.
