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

Seems like a good move to hurt Elon, but I think this move was poorly thought out looking at the rebate page and will hurt BC residents.

https://www.bchydro.com/powersmart/electric-vehicles/rebates-incentives/rebates-home-chargers.html

Specifically, this part

Eligible chargers

Chargers eligible for rebate must meet the following criteria:

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A Level 2 charger, 208V or 240V, and feature a SAE J1772 standard plug head

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Whether they like Tesla or not, this is excluding the newer SAE J3400 that all major car manufacturers have now adopted and all new cars will use. Manufacturers of EV chargers are adopting this as well, and forcing people to use a J1772 standard is going to force all newer vehicles even non Tesla vehicle to use an adapter.

They should update the rules and allow both even if not allowing Tesla specific ones.

Imagine buying one of the new Kias and your only option to charge at home is with an adapter or you get no rebate.

Story updated:

Tesla vehicles have already been removed from the province's electric vehicle subsidy program, but that decision was not political. Instead, it was the result of changes last year made to limit the subsidy to vehicles with a manufacturer's suggested retail price below $50,000 for cars and below $70,000 for larger vehicles.

This does not include EVs. They will still give you $4,000 if you buy a Tesla.

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

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