BC Hydro removes Tesla products from EV charger rebate program

In an effort to choose Canadian goods over products from the United States, BC Hydro and the B.C. government have removed Tesla products from the Electric Vehicle rebate program for homes in the province.

In an update on its website, BC Hydro says that as of March 12, it will “exclude, where practicable, U.S. produced goods.”

“Tesla products (electric vehicle chargers, energy storage batteries and inverters) are not eligible for CleanBC and BC Hydro rebates,” the province’s electricity provider stated.

“If you purchased or have received pre-approval for your Tesla product before March 12, 2025, it can still qualify for rebates and will be processed as normal.”

The move comes amid a “Buy B.C.” movement, as the U.S. and Canada are embroiled in a trade war.

However, BC Hydro does not state whether Tesla vehicles themselves have been removed from the province’s EV incentive program.

In the meantime, Premier David Eby is set to speak to media on Thursday about the province’s ongoing effort to address tariffs.

Eby and Attorney General Niki Sharma are set to detail new legislation aimed at “enabling” B.C. to address the Trump administration’s tariffs on Canadian goods.

The news conference is scheduled for 12:15 p.m. in Victoria.

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