B.C. accelerates electric vehicle target, with 100-per-cent goal by 2035

The B.C. government is continuing its push to get more drivers behind the wheel of an electric vehicle by recharging it’s $7-million EV charger rebate program.

The B.C. government is continuing its push to get more drivers behind the wheel of an electric vehicle by recharging it’s $7-million EV charger rebate program.

“It will put us on track to meeting our 100 per cent sales target by 2035,” said Josie Osbourne, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation.

By 2030, 90 per cent of vehicles sold in B.C. will need to be fully electric. By 2035, it will be 100 per cent.

“I would say that that is very aggressive,” said Brandon Kot, vice-president of the Kot Auto Group.

At Victoria Hyundai, there is some skepticism that the target can be met by vehicle manufacturers.

“All the manufacturers are building their EV platform now,” said Kot. Meaning supply has a long way to go before demand can be met.

There is also a question of affordability. Daniel Ross is the senior manager of industry insights with Canadian Black Book. He has done some number-crunching on the EV market.