What are the parties promising on Electric vehicles?

This is a page from the 2026 British Columbia Provincial Election.

Electric vehicles platforms

Here's what the 2026 BC Provincial Election parties are promising.

Invest $16M/year to triple the number of electric vehicle charging ports over the next decade

"Building EV charging network: Significant progress has been made in building the province’s public EV charging network but there is much more to do. A new $16 million per year investment will help us triple the number of charging ports in the province over the next decade. The BC Conservative cuts will stall progress in building this sustainable alternative to rising gasoline prices." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

Remove the zero-emission vehicle sales quota

"Protect driver choice. End the zero-emission vehicle sales quota and you choose the vehicle that works for your family and work." — Ready to Delivery, retrieved 2026-10-18

Restore the government's prior requirement that 100% of new light-duty vehicle sales be zero-emission by 2035

"Restore BC’s requirement that 100% of new light-duty vehicle sales be zero-emission by 2035, reversing the government’s decision to weaken the target to 75%." — Believe in Better, retrieved 2026-10-13
Phase in zero-emission requirements for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles as technology becomes practical across sectors
Expand public charging across BC
Make it easier for renters, strata residents, and people living in multi-unit buildings to charge electric vehicles
Require new residential buildings and major renovations to be EV-ready, so charging can be added later without costly retrofits

"Require new residential buildings and major renovations to be EV-ready, so charging can be added later without costly electrical retrofits." — Believe in Better, retrieved 2026-10-13