The Way We Move
Electrify Passenger Transportation Accelerate the adoption of zero-emission vehicles
Objectives 1. Enable charging on-the-go 2. Enable charging at home and work 3. Encourage EVs through outreach and supportive policies
Overview Zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) are clean, efficient, and cost-effective. In British Columbia, where at least 94% of all electricity is renewable and nonemitting, electric vehicles (EVs) are already a viable near zero-emission option. Local governments can make zero-emission vehicles an easier choice for residents and businesses by investing in infrastructure, enacting supportive policies, and by engaging with companies and organizations that operate large fleets, such as car-sharing and ride-hailing providers. Local governments also deliver community outreach and education on zeroemission transportation choices. If every British Columbia local government implemented this Big Move, by 2030 they would collectively reduce the province’s total greenhouse gas emission inventory by 1.5 to 2 million tonnes because it would be equivalent to removing half a million internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles from our roads. At the Penticton level, this move could remove 21% of emissions by 2030, or 8,700 ICEs from the road.
Looking Forward to 2030 – An Aspirational Target
970 passenger vehicles each year are switched to zero-emission, 8,700 by 2030. New buildings are required to provide an electrified, dedicated service for EV charging. A robust and strategically designed charging network ensures infrastructure is available at workplaces and public parking spaces. City of Penticton continues to demonstrate leadership by prioritizing electric for their fleet replacement policy and all service contracts require low emission vehicles as part of municipal contracts. See Appendix H for recommendations on electric mobility.
Penticton CCAP
Provincial Action In May 2019 the Province enacted the Zero Emissions Vehicle Act to follow through on the transportation commitments in its CleanBC climate plan. The legislation requires all new light-duty cars and trucks sold or leased in British Columbia will be zero-emission vehicles, leading up to 100% by 2040, though this was superseded in June 2021 by a new Federal mandate as detailed below. The Province established its Clean Energy Vehicle Program to support the transition. The program provides incentives to reduce the price of new zeroemissions vehicles and charging stations, and works to raise awareness of the benefits of such vehicles. businesses.
Federal Action In June 2021, the Government of Canada mandated 100% of passenger car and trucks to be zeroemission by 2035. This supersedes the CleanBC mandate of 100% by 2040. 32
