Tesla products now excluded from B.C. Hydro rebates in response to U.S. tariffs [Video]

B.C. Hydro has excluded Tesla products from its electric vehicle charger rebate program in response to U.S. tariffs.

The rebate program allows British Columbians to get up to $350 to purchase and install an EV charger in their homes.

As of March 12, Tesla chargers, energy storage batteries and inverters are not eligible for rebates, according to B.C. Hydro. Those who have purchased or received pre-approval for their Tesla products before March 12 can still qualify for rebates.

Energy minister Adrian Dix told reporters on Thursday morning that he had requested the change after reviewing the province’s rebate programs over the weekend.

“I thought they [Tesla products] shouldn’t be made available on a public subsidy program right now. I don’t think anyone in British Columbia needs to be told why, and I think most people would support their removal from that list,” he said.

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