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A free charger
for your home.
Single-family homeowners across British Columbia. Free hardware, $199 refundable deposit, then earn $0.10 per kWh — with a lifetime warranty.
// the simplest way
Canada's simplest free EV charger rebate program.
Funded by Canada's Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR), EcoCharge gives BC homeowners a free Level 2 charger with no monthly fee, no membership, no tiers, and no mandatory equipment purchase. Just claim your charger and earn $0.10 per kWh after your $199 deposit is returned.
// reserve your charger
$199fully refundable deposit
Returned in full after 1,500 kWh — then earn $0.10 per kWh.
- Level 2 smart charger (240V, up to 40A, ~40 km range/hr)
- Lifetime hardware warranty — repaired or replaced free
- Free white-glove delivery & setup — activation + app (Greater Vancouver)
- WiFi / cellular activation & app onboarding
- $0.10 per kWh after deposit return — no cap
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How it works
- 01Apply & reservePlace your $199 refundable deposit to hold a unit for your address.
- 02White-glove delivery & setupOur team personally delivers your charger across Greater Vancouver and handles the white-glove setup — positioning the unit, activating it, connecting WiFi, and helping you download and set up the app. Included free.
- 03Electrical by a licensed electricianEcoCharge does not perform electrical work. If a new 240V circuit is needed, a licensed electrician makes the connection — we're glad to recommend a trusted one. If you already have a 240V outlet, your charger simply plugs in.
- 04Deposit returnedAfter 1,500 kWh, your $199 comes back automatically — no action needed.
- 05Earn $0.10 / kWhFrom then on, every kWh you charge pays you back, for as long as you're in the program.
// earnings
What ~$400 a year looks like.
An average BC EV driver charges roughly 4,000 kWh at home each year. At $0.10 per kWh, that's about $400 returned to you annually — on top of free hardware and a lifetime warranty.
- No cap, no expiry on what you earn
- Tracked automatically in the app
- Paid out once your balance reaches $100
your.rewards()
annual charging~4,000 kWh
rate$0.10 / kWh
returned to you / yr~$400
// the math
Buying your own vs. EcoCharge.
Buying your own
EcoCharge
Hardware cost
$700–$1,200
$0 — free
Delivery & setup
DIY or extra cost
White-glove, free
Warranty
1–3 years
Lifetime
Monthly fees
App fees vary
$0
Earnings
None
$0.10 / kWh
Typical Canadian retail range for a quality Level 2 smart charger. $0.10/kWh applies after your $199 deposit is returned at 1,500 kWh.
// faq
Homeowner questions.
Yes. Single-family homes with a private garage, attached or detached carport, or a private driveway are the ideal candidates for this program. You need a dedicated 240V circuit from your electrical panel to the charger location — a standard job for any licensed electrician in BC. The charger includes a lifetime hardware warranty, WiFi/cellular connectivity, and OCPP smart network integration. Shared driveways or communal parking do not qualify under the residential program — those setups should apply under the commercial/strata program instead.
Yes, and we encourage it. Installing your Level 2 charger before taking delivery of your EV means everything is ready on day one — plug in, charge overnight, wake up with a full battery. The $199 deposit is fully refundable if your vehicle purchase falls through. Having an existing EV charger with a lifetime warranty also increases your home's resale value, which matters in Metro Vancouver and greater BC where EV demand is among the highest in Canada.
EcoCharge Energy Network provides the Level 2 smart charger hardware at zero cost, delivers and sets up your charger across Greater Vancouver with free white-glove service (activation and app included), and includes a lifetime hardware warranty. Installation is your responsibility — you hire a licensed electrician. The typical job takes 2–4 hours: running a dedicated 240V, 40A circuit from your panel to the charger. The charger itself, OCPP network setup, mobile app activation, remote monitoring, firmware updates, and all ongoing maintenance are fully covered by EcoCharge at no cost to you.
Your $199 CAD deposit is collected at application via Stripe and tracked automatically against your charger's cumulative output. Once your charger has delivered 1,500 kWh — roughly 6–18 months depending on how often you charge — the full $199 is returned automatically to your original payment method. From that point, you earn $0.10 for every kWh your charger delivers, with no upper limit and no expiry. Earnings are tracked in the app and paid out regularly once your balance reaches $100. Combined with the lifetime warranty, there is zero ongoing cost to you.
Most BC homes with a 100-amp or larger main electrical panel can support a Level 2 EV charger without any upgrade. A licensed electrician will verify your panel capacity before starting work. Homes with a 60A panel — common in houses built before the 1980s — may require an upgrade at the homeowner's expense. BC Hydro and CleanBC offer rebates that can offset panel upgrade costs. We recommend getting a quick panel assessment from a local electrician before applying if you're unsure about your home's capacity.
All EcoCharge Energy Network chargers use the SAE J1772 connector standard and are compatible with every electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid sold in Canada. This includes Tesla (using the J1772 adapter that comes with the vehicle), Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning, GM Chevrolet Equinox EV and Bolt, Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6, Kia EV6 and EV9, BMW i4 and iX, Audi Q4 and Q8 e-tron, Volkswagen ID.4, Rivian R1T and R1S, Nissan Ariya and Leaf, Porsche Taycan, and all other J1772-compatible EVs. The charger delivers up to 40 km of range per hour of charging.
You have two options. First, transfer the program agreement to the new homeowner — a Level 2 smart charger with a lifetime warranty is a strong selling feature for any BC home, and EV-buying buyers actively look for it. EcoCharge handles all transfer paperwork. Second, notify us and we retrieve the charger at no cost. If you've passed 1,500 kWh, your deposit was already refunded. If not, the deposit is returned in full within 30 days of hardware receipt. We work around your real estate closing timeline.
No. There are no monthly fees, no subscription charges, no SaaS costs, and no hidden charges of any kind. EcoCharge Energy Network earns revenue through carbon credits, which fully covers the cost of hardware, delivery, connectivity, lifetime warranty, and ongoing maintenance. After your $199 deposit is returned at 1,500 kWh, you actually receive earnings of $0.10 per kWh — the program is designed to put money back in your pocket, not take it out. The charger, app, network connectivity, remote monitoring, and all firmware updates are included for the life of the program.
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