Changes For Electric Vehicles Onboard BC Ferries

From CHEK News;

BC Ferries says that due to changes by Transport Canada, electric, hybrid and alternative energy vehicles are prohibited from charging up onboard vessels and on its properties.

Vehicles with minor or cosmetic damage that isn’t affecting wiring or the battery will be allowed at the discretion of the vessel master, so long as they are driven under their own power.

Vehicles with major damage including exposed batteries, fluid leaks or wiring issues won’t be allowed on board. That also includes vehicles that are placed on flat-bed trucks such as tow trucks.

BC Ferries does say full-sized commercial car carriers transporting operable and undamaged used or new vehicles to dealerships will be permitted.

SUMMARY

• Electric, hybrid & alternative energy vehicles prohibited
from charging at BC Ferries properties and on vessels 

• Vehicles with minor or cosmetic damage that clearly doesn't affect the battery or wiring are allowed, at the discretion of the vessel Master, provided they are
being driven under their own power Vehicles with major damage - including exposed batteries, fluid leaks, or wiring issues - are not able to be transported 

• Electric vehicles that aren't being driven - like those on tow trucks - aren't allowed on board

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