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How much does it cost to

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Topics: Paying | The basics

Prices range depending on the station

Effective April 1, 2022, the cost to charge at BC Hydro EV stations is:

12.07 cents per minute for 25 kW charging (+5% GST)

21.13 cents per minute for 50 kW charging (+5% GST)
27.17 cents per minute for 100 kW charging (+5% GST)

Each session at our stations is billed per second. Following your

charging session, you'll receive an emailed receipt with a breakdown
of your charge, including how long you charged for (in minutes and
seconds) and the session cost before and after 5% GST is applied.

Charging rates are approved by the B.C. Utilities Commission and

are based on the maximum kW output of the charging station, not
on actual kW output received or requested by the vehicle. 

Parking fees may apply

Note that rates at fast charging stations don’t include parking fees.
Be sure to check signage or PlugShare to see if a specific station
requires payment for parking. Currently the following sites have a
parking fee that’s collected by the site host: 

Vancouver – Homer Street (collected by City of Vancouver)

Vancouver – Kerrisdale (collected by City of Vancouver) 

For other charging networks in B.C., check PlugShare to find

locations, charging costs and parking fees before you go.
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