BC Hydro launches first ultra-fast charging hub in Hope, just off Highway 1

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BC Hydro also has an existing EV fast-charging site with two Level 2 chargers in Hope at 434 Wallace Street. These two sites now provide a combined 10 charging ports for EV users in the community.

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“We’re expanding B.C.’s clean electricity supply and strengthening our provincial grid to power homes, businesses, industry and the future of transportation,” said Charlotte Mitha, President and CEO of BC Hydro. “These new EV chargers in Hope are part of our investment in electric vehicle infrastructure – supporting EV adoption, reducing range anxiety and helping more British Columbians transition to zero-emission driving.”

The adoption of EVs across British Columbia has increased significantly due to more than 215,000 EVs on the road in B.C. As BC Hydro continues to build its fast-charging network, it plans to focus on building more hub sites with multiple chargers along highway corridors and highly populated areas to provide a faster and more convenient experience for its customers.

BC Hydro says it has tripled the scope of its public charging network across the province by adding 418 new charging ports. About two-dozen new hubs have opened in every region of the province, each featuring eight to 22 charging ports, to help minimize wait times for drivers. BC Hydro deployed new 350-kilowatt chargers at some locations, capable of delivering up to 100 kilometers of range in just five minutes.

• Completion of the Electric Highway: With fast chargers placed about every 150 kilometers along major routes, the Government of B.C. completed the Electric Highway in September 2024. BC Hydro operates 111 of the highway’s 155 charging locations, making up more than 70 per cent of the network.

BC Hydro’s provincewide fast charging network currently includes 753 charging ports at 170 sites in communities throughout B.C. BC Hydro is looking to reach 800 charging ports in its network by spring 2026. Later this year, BC Hydro will debut its first 400-kilowatt charger, offering 100 kilometres of range in just three minutes. The chargers are funded in a partnership with the Province of B.C. and Natural Resources Canada.