Eligibility
Eligible chargers
We consider all dual-port charging stations to be 1 charging station for this rebate.
Personal residences
Eligible chargers must be:
- designated Level 2;
- 240 volt plug with output power between 3 kilowatt and 20 kilowatt; and
- WiFi enabled.
Commercial, institutional, apartment and work buildings
Eligible chargers must be:
- designated Level 2;
- 240 volt plug with output power between 3 kilowatt and 20 kilowatt; and
- connected to a network. View our list of commercial network-capable chargers.
Eligible purchase dates
You can apply for the rebate if you purchased your Level 2 charger on November 14, 2019, or later. If you purchased and installed the charger between November 14, 2019, and September 14, 2020, you must submit your rebate application by September 14, 2021.
Eligible applicants
- Property owners with residences or buildings located in Yukon.
- Only 1 rebate per personal residence.
- Multiple rebates are available for other building types up to a maximum of 10 chargers per location.
Rebate amount
50% of the purchase and installation costs up to a maximum of $750 for 1 charger at a personal residence. This includes:
- single detached homes;
- duplexes;
- triplexes; and
- mobile homes.
50% of total costs up to a maximum of $4,000 per installed charger for:
- multi-unit residential buildings;
- commercial buildings; or
- institutional buildings.
This includes municipal and First Nations government-owned buildings.
The rebate is based on costs related to the installation for:
- equipment;
- labour;
- electrical upgrades;
- construction; and
- contracting or professional expenses for upgrades to supporting infrastructure.
Find out if you need to upgrade your electrical system
Personal residences
- Get an electrician to confirm if there's sufficient space for an electric vehicle charger on the electrical panel and service line to add an electric vehicle charger.
- Call your utility (ATCO Electric Yukon or Yukon Energy Corporation) to determine if a service upgrade is needed.
- Get a qualified electrician to complete the installation and get a copy of the electrical inspection report.
Multi-unit residential, commercial, and institutional buildings:
- Get an electrician to confirm if there's enough space for an electric vehicle charger on the electrical panel and service line to add an electric vehicle charger.
- Contact the Energy Branch and your electrician to learn about infrastructure upgrades you could do to make your building electric-vehicle ready. This can help you install future chargers at a lower cost.
- Call your utility (ATCO Electric Yukon or Yukon Energy Corporation) to determine if a service upgrade is needed.
- Get a qualified electrician to complete the installation and get a copy of the electrical inspection report.
Apply for the rebate
Apply online
This is a newly launched service from the Government of Yukon. You’re welcome to try it out and if you encounter an occasional broken link or error message – let us know through the contact information listed on this platform. Your feedback will help us improve the service.
To apply online, you’ll need to create an account and add details about your home.
Other ways to apply
- Complete and sign the application form.
- Attach the required documents:
- copies of your receipts or invoices with no balance owing;
- specifications sheet of the charging station(s) installed; and
- a copy of your electrical inspection report.
- Submit your application to the Energy Branch.
In person: Energy Solutions Centre, 206A Lowe Street, Whitehorse. Our office is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Email: energy@yukon.ca
Mail:
Government of Yukon
Energy Branch (EMR-206)
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6 - You'll receive a rebate cheque in the mail within 12 weeks.