Work to install a residential EV charging station falls under the jurisdiction of Technical Safety BC and does not require a City of Penticton permit.Â
Please contact your electrical contractor to help you determine if you will require a new service or a service upgrade to support the installation of a residential EV charging station.
While the City of Penticton does not currently offer any incentives for the installation of residential EV charging stations, the City does offer a low-interest Electrical Service Payment Plan, which enables customers to pay for new electrical services or upgrades to their existing service over time.
There may also be grants or rebates available through FortisBC.Â
You may also wish to review BC Hydro’s tip sheet, which provides further information about how to install a home EV charger.Â
For a list of EV Stations throughout Penticton, visit our EV Stations page.