BC Hydro surpasses 700 EV charging ports in Canada with 28 new sites
Utility strengthens B.C.’s charging infrastructure, taking over provincial stations and preparing for ultra-fast chargers.
BC Hydro has reached a new milestone in its electric vehicle (EV) charging network, now offering more than 700 public charging ports across British Columbia. The milestone follows the utility’s acquisition of 88 charging ports at 28 EV sites previously operated by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit.
“Surpassing more than 700 charging ports is a clear reflection of BC Hydro's commitment and leadership in building a reliable and accessible EV public charging network across British Columbia,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions. “This expansion reinforces our commitment to build the infrastructure needed to support the growing demand for electric vehicles and to drive sustainable economic growth throughout our province.”
The 28 newly acquired sites include 33 fast chargers (50 kW), 16 fast chargers (25 kW), and 39 Level 2 chargers located at highway rest stops and key travel corridors. The stations will transition to BC Hydro’s energy-based pricing, approved by the B.C. Utilities Commission, aligning with other public charging services in the province. Integration of all sites into BC Hydro’s network is expected by the end of 2025.
Mike Farnworth, Minister of Transportation and Transit, highlighted the move as part of a broader strategy: “By transferring these 28 electric vehicle charging sites to BC Hydro, we're streamlining our focus on maintaining a safe and efficient transportation system for all British Columbians.”
BC Hydro now operates 709 charging ports at 160 sites across B.C. and plans to expand its network to 800 ports by spring 2026. Later this year, the utility will also introduce its first 400-kilowatt charger, funded through a partnership with the Province of B.C. and Natural Resources Canada.
