Electric vehicles (EVs) displaying an official decal are allowed in provincial highway and municipal high occupancy vehicle lanes (HOV) in British Columbia regardless of the number of passengers in the car, unless a sign is posted indicating otherwise.

You can also apply for a replacement if your decal was lost or damaged.

Your vehicle make, model, year and fuel type will be checked against the eligible vehicle list before a permit will be issued.

• Check to see if your vehicle model is already on the eligibility list (PDF, 456.8 KB - Updated August 20, 2020)
• Frequently asked questions about Electric Vehicle Program and HOV Lanes

Apply for your HOV Sticker here

The following provincial highway HOV lanes are eligible for use by electric vehicles:

Lower Mainland

• Highway 1 – westbound from east of 202 Street to Gilmore Way overpass
• Highway 1 – eastbound from Gilmore Way overpass to 208 Street overpass
• Highway 7 – westbound only east of Golden Ears Way to east of Old Dewdney Trunk Road
• Highway 17A – northbound only Ladner Trunk Road to Highway 99
• Highway 99 – northbound south of Highway 17 to north of Highway 17A
• Highway 99 – southbound south of Westminster Highway to north of Steveston Highway

Kelowna

• Highway 97 – northbound Pandosy Street to Highway 33
• Highway 97 – southbound Highway 33 to Pandosy Street

While you are waiting you can order your bracket so you are ready for when your sticker arrives.