BC gets $5000 off new electric cars
 

Wonder how many people it would take to switch on over to EV's before BC decides that gas tax won't be enough and will super tax us on hydro too!

Electric car rebate offers buzz to eco-friendly B.C. drivers

http://www.vancouversun.com/life/4721321.bin

British Columbians will get up to $5,000 off certain new clean energy vehicles starting Dec. 1.

Environment Minister Terry Lake said the rebate includes new electric, hydrogen fuel-cell and compressed natural gas vehicles as part of a $17-million program the provincial government hopes will help people make the transition to more sustainable forms of transportation.

"We chose this [program] because we think this is what consumers are demanding," Lake said. "They want alternatives in transportation that are low in carbon intensity."

The program is also funding new electric battery charging stations around Metro Vancouver and upgrading existing hydrogen fuel cell charging stations.

And at the start of December, homeowners can get an up-to-$500 rebate through LiveSmart BC if they install a specialized 240-volt electric battery charging station at their home.

These specialized outlets cut down charging time to about six hours from the 12 it can normally take with a standard outlet Lake said.

The province will also continue funding the Scrap-It program which offers drivers incentives for trading in their old cars.

"It's designed to encourage people to get their old polluting cars off the road, so you can put money towards a new car, you can get a transit pass or a combination of things," Lake said.

NDP environment critic Rob Fleming said this batch of new car rebates offers the same incentives environmentally-friendly consumers once had.

"I think what the government has conveniently forgot to mention is these exemptions existed before the BC Liberals rammed the HST down the throats of British Columbians," Fleming said.

The previous rebates offered to new hybrid buyers had expired last year Lake said.

"We had a limited time program where the PST was rebated on hybrids and I believe that program ran out in 2010," Lake said. "So, that was a limited program. This is a different program…"

Fleming said he was concerned with the hundreds of green consumer products that were previously exempt from the PST yet are still being taxed 12 per cent before the HST is eventually rescinded in 2013.

"There were literally hundreds of green consumer products … including green building products, energy star appliances and high-efficiency heating systems," Fleming said.

The ministry tries to fund as many programs as it can with its limited resources and this $ 17-million program supports the growing number of people who want electric cars Lake said.

"Mr. Fleming wants everything," Lake said. "You have to pick and choose."

Similar rebate programs for new vehicles and charging stations are available in Ontario, Quebec, several American states and the U.K. Fleming said



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Eligible Vehicles


Battery Electric Vehicle - $5,000

Mitsubishi iMiev; Nissan Leaf; Tesla Roadster; Mercedes Smart Fortwo ED; Ford/Azure Dynamics Transit Connect


Fuel Cell Vehicle - $5,000

Honda Clarity, Mercedes Benz B-class F-cell


Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle with minimum battery capacity of 4kWh - $2,500

Toyota Plug In Prius (available in 2012)


Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle with minimum battery capacity of 15kWh - $5,000

Chevrolet Volt


Compressed Natural Gas vehicle - $2,500

Honda GX, Chevy Express (available in 2012), GMC Savana (available in 2012)

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I didn't know we have Honda Clarity for sale in BC...? From that list the most viable car is the Volt and the Prius plugin I think....just in case you need a long journey both of these cars can charge out of gas where no charging stations are available.

Tesla roadster ftw. 5k off a 120k pricetag..whoopee
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We have one of the lowest rates for hydro in north america iirc.

It'd be nice to get discounts for electric motorcycles and scooters too. There's a couple electric motorcycles that a discount would make them more competitive to buy.

I'm surprised the Honda Fit EV isn't on the list.

Just buy a scooter already! :lol :rofl: :fuckthatshit: :troll:

Electric cars. Remove all the light bulbs and run over people during the night. Stealth kill.

Does anyone know what's the average cost to install one of those "specialized 240-volt electric battery charging station" at home? Is the $500 enough? or just half of the cost? or what?

I want this! With a couple $Ks discount it would be a fantastic commuter: 0-60 in 3-4sec (unconfirmed), 160kmph top speed. No clutch, no gears, all torque!

http://www.brammo.com/brammogallery_.../images/21.jpg

STOP STALKING ME CLAIRE
 

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Zero Motorcycles arent as quick but still pretty nice

http://bikeadviceusa.com/wp-content/...otorcycles.jpg

$10k for one brand new, so if they gave out some discount it would be preeetty sweet deal

Changes in recent months in Vancouver requires new homes to have the infrastructure for electric vehicle charging equipment. These homes will have require minimal work for the charging station, my estimate will be around 1000bucks.

But with older homes, it will depend on how the fuse panel is setup. I am going to say it will be more than 1000 bucks to setup a charging station.

dont you want a motorcycle to be loud so people know you're around?

The Brammo's are available for $10k as well, and that's a much nicer bike imo.

these bikes dont look too bad at all

Oh hello little plan to install smart meters in every home across BC, is that what you are for?

Someone needs to pay for your multi-billion dollar roll-out...oh. It's me.

this would be great for business' that require vans. Get 20 Ford Transit connects 5000 off each and then im sure you get a discount on each unit from ford for buying so many.