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75% sales by 2035 & charger investment support “shovels in ground” 

Providing legislative clarity helps charging companies invest in multi-year infrastructure projects, saves British Columbians money on transportation.

VICTORIA, B.C. (April 1, 2026) – The Canadian Charging Infrastructure Council (CCIC) applauds the Government of British Columbia for recommiting to a clear 2035 ZEV sales mandate under the Zero-Emission Vehicles Act (ZEVA) and funding 328 new charging ports across the province under the CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program (277 DCFC and 51 L2).

“CCIC is also recommending a 55% 2030 sales target in response to the province’s intention to set a 2030 regulatory sales target.” said Travis Allan, President and CEO of CCIC.

It is important to ensure a stable and predictable glide path to help BC achieve its 2035 legislative target and attract needed charging investment. 

Building a robust charging network takes years of planning and significant capital—today’s clear legislative signal gives our industry some much-needed certainty required to keep putting shovels in the ground.

“BC’s leadership is proving especially strategic in light of current fuel price volatility,” said Allan. Calculations by Clean Energy Canada estimate that “a typical EV driver in B.C. saves around $2,600 to $3,400 per year compared to a driver of an equivalent gas vehicle, or up to $34,000 over a decade”.

British Columbia is consistently a top EV sales jurisdiction in North America because of its thoughtful combination of EV policies, advanced charging network and effective funding programs. 

About the Canadian Charging Infrastructure Council (CCIC)

The CCIC represents the EV charging infrastructure industry, working to accelerate the deployment of charging solutions and support the transition to a zero-emission future.

Media Contact: Travis Allan President and CEO