I’m in BC and just got my Tesla Model 3, so I went down the rabbit hole on home Level 2 charging because I assumed the options were basically:
- Use slow 120V charging
- Pay for a big panel upgrade
- Hope my existing panel had enough room
Turns out BC Hydro has a rebate for eligible EV power management devices, which I honestly didn’t realize was a thing.
From what I understand, these are load-sharing / power-management devices that can sometimes let you add Level 2 charging without a full panel upgrade, depending on your home, charger, and panel situation.
BC Hydro says the rebate is up to $200 for eligible devices:
They also have an eligible-device list here:
A few products show up in this category. I found the plug-in load-sharing devices especially interesting since they may avoid rewiring in some setups. I also learned BC Hydro has separate eligible charger rebates too, so it seems worth checking both lists before buying anything. Mostly I’m just surprised this whole rebate/product category exists.
If you’re in BC and an electrician tells you your panel is maxed out, it seems worth checking this before assuming a panel upgrade is the only option.
Has anyone here used one of these load-sharing setups with your Tesla?