BC Hydro expands fast-charging network to the Coquihalla Highway
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COQUIHALLA HIGHWAY – BC Hydro says it has surpassed 900 public electric vehicle charging ports across the province following the expansion of its fast-charge site on the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt.
The expanded fast-charge site is located at the Britton Creek Rest Area, Exit 228, and the Coquihalla Lakes Road off-ramp.
Located near the summit of the Coquihalla Highway, the newly expanded site features two 400-kilowatt chargers and two 350-kilowatt chargers, which can add 100-kilometres of driving to an average EV in a few minutes, helping drivers get back on the road quickly.
“This location is one of the most in-demand sites in our network and closes a critical gap on the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions. “With more than 900 BC Hydro charging ports now available in communities throughout B.C., we are building a public charging network that’s ready to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles and will support economic growth in our province.”
