The BC government is offering rebates for zero-emission specialty vehicles to help reduce greenhouse gases and lower fuel costs.
An expanded $2.5-million program is available for businesses, local and regional governments and other public entities, non-profit organizations, and individuals.
Zero-emission specialty-use vehicles include electric or hydrogen fuel cell motorcycles, low-speed utility trucks, heavy duty transport trucks, passenger buses and airport and port service vehicles.
Rebates range from $2,000 to $50,000, depending on the type and price of the vehicle, and will be available to eligible applicants who purchase or lease an approved, new, zero-emission specialty-use vehicle.
Quick Facts:
* The Specialty-Use Vehicle Incentive Program is focused on supporting businesses and fleets in adopting specialty-use clean energy vehicles. Individuals may apply for electric motorbikes or low-speed vehicles.
* Examples of incentive amounts:
* Battery-electric motorcycles are eligible for an incentive of $2,000.
* A battery-electric, low-speed Might-E utility truck manufactured by Canadian Electric Vehicles, with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $31,170, is eligible for an incentive of $5,000.
* A battery-electric delivery or cube truck manufactured by BYD Auto, with an MSRP of $214,500, is eligible for an incentive of $20,000.
* A battery-electric shuttle bus manufactured by GreenPower Motor Company, with a MSRP of $384,500, is eligible for an incentive of $50,000.
Learn More:
B.C.'s Speciality-Use Vehicle Incentive Program: www.pluginbc.ca/suvi
B.C. Clean Energy Vehicle Program: www.gov.bc.ca/cleanenergyvehicleprogram