Transportation of immobile electric vehicles will be permitted on board BC Ferries beginning later this month, however any damage to the vehicle cannot impact its frame or battery integrity. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff
immobile vehicles
May 9, 2026 | 5:48 AM
GABRIOLA ISLAND — A change in procedure from BC Ferries is being welcomed by drivers of electric vehicles on island communities.
Beginning Tuesday, May 19, electric vehicles needing to be towed or carried on board a BC Ferries vessel will be able to travel, provided the damage to the vehicle “does not compromise the vehicle’s frame or battery integrity.”
Currently, any defect with an EV which immobilizes it means it cannot be transported on board, leaving those in communities like Gabriola Island without a lot of options.
“Our revised policy recognizes the challenges they face while at the same time ensures that we comply with laws and regulations and continue to keep our focus on the safety of all our passengers and crew while travelling with BC Ferries,” Darren Johnston, BC Ferries vice president of marine operations, said in a statement.