FAQ’s – ev assessment tool
Is there a rebate for the cost of the EV online assessment?
Strata management companies will receive a volume discount of 10% with three or more installations. If you decide to proceed with the EV Ready Plan, we will apply for government grants through BC Clean Energy and pass the savings directly to the customer.
What rebates are currently available?
There are a number of rebates available which can reduce your overall investment. Here is a summary of those rebates.
What is the difference between an EV online assessment and an EV Ready Plan?
The EV online assessment tool is a low-cost way to conduct a first pass to determine if your commercial, residential, or strata building has the required capacity to support a future installation.
The EV Ready Plan is completed by a P.Eng registered in British Columbia or a certified electrician to apply for the BC Hydro rebates. It also outlines more details for added EV chargers to your building.
Why do I need a P.Eng or can an electrician do the EV online assessment and EV Ready Plan?
The online assessment tool does not require a professional engineer (P.Eng.) to complete. Fill out the required information and the tool will calculate the information and generate a report for next steps. Note: The EV Ready Plan requires a professional engineer (P.Eng.) stamp.
How do I find my BC Hydro 12-month demand data?
Follow our 5-minute instructional video that will highlight the simple process of downloading your past demand data from BC Hydro.
What if I can’t find my breaker sizing or electrical room?
Schedule to connect with one of our representatives who can walk you through the process over a video call. Book your appointment here.
How much does the completed EV assessment cost?
The price for the online assessment is $700.00 CAD + tax. Volume discounts are available if multiple buildings are combined together. If an EV Ready Plan is also completed, up to $3000 is available for rebates.
Can Hedgehog also complete the EV Ready Plan?
Of course! When you decide to choose Hedgehog to complete your EV Ready Plan, the price of the initial online assessment will be deducted from the final total.
Do you have charger recommendations?
We can recommend a couple charging solutions that will work best for stratas and some that will not. It will be up to the strata to choose the right solution.