BC Hydro announces major expansion of EV charging network across B.C.

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BC Hydro currently operates 917 charging ports at 190 locations across the province. The utility says the rapid growth in EV adoption has prompted the accelerated rollout, with the new infrastructure designed to support both local drivers and long-distance travellers.

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Charlotte Mitha, President and CEO of BC Hydro, said the province is seeing some of the fastest electric vehicle adoption rates in North America.

“British Columbians are adopting electric vehicles at one of the fastest rates in North America, and we’re building the charging network needed to support that growth,” Mitha said. “By expanding to 3,500 charging ports, introducing faster charging technology and creating more reliable, customer-focused charging hubs, we’re giving EV drivers confidence they can have dependable charging wherever their journey takes them in B.C.”

The next phase of the charging network will include several upgrades designed to improve the customer experience. Every new charging site will follow a standardized design intended to improve accessibility, reliability and ease of maintenance.

BC Hydro also plans to build larger charging hubs in strategic locations to reduce wait times during peak travel periods. Some new “signature sites” will include amenities such as washrooms, while showcase locations will feature enhanced customer services including canopies and digital signage.

Charging technology will also be upgraded. Future sites will use 200-kilowatt fast chargers as the network standard, while select high-demand locations will feature 400-kilowatt ultra-fast chargers. Additional customer conveniences, including plug-and-charge capability and tap-to-pay functionality, are also planned.

The expansion builds on the success of B.C.’s Electric Highway, a province-wide network of fast chargers located approximately every 150 kilometres along major highways and travel routes.

The announcement comes as electric vehicle ownership continues to rise sharply in British Columbia. As of April 2026, more than 238,000 light-duty zero-emission vehicles were registered in the province, up from just over 3,000 in 2015. B.C. currently has more than 8,900 public charging ports, including more than 2,300 fast-charging units.

The Province is also investing an additional $18 million through the CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program to support new charging stations in Indigenous, rural and northern communities, as well as other high-demand areas where drivers face long charging wait times.

Officials say the expanded network will support the province’s transition to cleaner transportation while ensuring EV drivers have reliable charging options wherever they travel in British Columbia.