B.C. doubles EV incentives for businesses
The British Columbian government is doubling its electric vehicle incentives for some businesses. The actual name for the program is the Specialty-Use Vehicle Incentive, and it applies to a wide swath of businesses differently. Local governments, public sector and non-profit organizations can get 33 percent of the cost of an electric vehicle up to $100,000. Previously, this incentive only went up to $50,000. Hospitality and tourism industries can recoup 66 percent of an EV up to $100,000. This incentive doesn’t allow businesses to buy Teslas, but rather focuses on Battery or hydrogen-fueled...