EV charging site located at the Richmond KPU Campus at 8771 Lansdowne Road.
RICHMOND: BC Hydro is powering cleaner transportation in Richmond, opening a new electric vehicle (EV) fast charge hub at Kwantlen Polytechnic University with room for 13 EVs to charge at the same time.
"This new electric vehicle charge hub in Richmond is an example of how we are building the charging infrastructure needed to support the growing number of electric vehicles on B.C. roads," said Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions. "As part of the Province and BC Hydro's plan to expand our public charging network to 3,500 charging ports by 2035, we are investing in larger, faster and more reliable charging hubs that make it easier for people throughout British Columbia to choose electric transportation."
Located at the Richmond KPU Campus at 8771 Lansdowne Road, the new site features four 180-kilowatt chargers, which can add up to 180-kilometres of driving to an average EV in about 10 minutes, helping drivers get back on the road quickly.
"These new fast chargers are a great addition to our Richmond KPU Campus," said Kelly Greene, MLA for Richmond-Steveston. "With a variety of charging options, this hub will make driving and charging an EV easier and more convenient for everyone in Richmond."
The chargers are designed to maximize access and efficiency. Through power-sharing technology, each unit can serve two vehicles at once by splitting output. For example, a 180-kilowatt charger can supply two vehicles with 90-kilowatts each. This allows up to eight EVs to use these four chargers at once. There are also five Level 2 chargers. The site features chargers equipped with CCS, NACS, CHAdeMO, and J1772 connectors in various configurations to accommodate a wide range of EVs.
Electric vehicle adoption continues to climb across British Columbia, with approximately 240,000 EVs now on the road. This new Richmond hub supports BC Hydro's recently announced plan to more than triple its public charging network to 3,500 charging ports by 2035 through a $700-million investment in new charging hubs, faster technology and enhanced customer features across B.C. BC Hydro continues to prioritize larger charging sites in urban centres and along key travel corridors to improve reliability, reduce wait times and support growing demand.
"We are committed to ensuring electric vehicle drivers across British Columbia have access to reliable, convenient charging as we continue to strengthen our provincial grid and expand our public charging network," said Charlotte Mitha, President and CEO of BC Hydro. "These new fast chargers in Richmond will provide EV drivers with greater confidence to travel and charge locally, knowing dependable infrastructure is available in their community."
BC Hydro continues to make significant progress expanding its provincewide charging network, including:
- Rapid expansion: BC Hydro's public charging network has grown fivefold in the past two years, adding more than 700 new charging ports.
- Expansion to 3,500 ports: In July 2026, BC Hydro announced plans to more than triple its public charging network to 3,500 charging ports by 2035 through a $700-million investment in larger charging hubs and faster charging technology. More information can be found at bchydro.com/fastcharging.
- State-of-the-art hubs: Over 40 hubs are now open in every region of the province, each featuring 8 to 22 charging ports, to help minimize wait times for drivers. Many sites can accommodate medium-duty electric vehicles.
- Next-gen fast chargers: BC Hydro deployed new 400-kilowatt and 350-kilowatt chargers at some locations, capable of delivering up to 100 kilometers of range in just a few 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 owns and operates 85 per cent of the highway's 155 charging locations.
- Award-winning network: Recognized in 2026 with both a ChargeHub Award and a Chartwell Best Practices Gold Award for excellence in EV charging and customer experience.
- Access for all EVs: BC Hydro is the largest fast-charging EV network in British Columbia and offers all connection types – CCS, NACS and CHAdeMO.
BC Hydro's provincewide public charging network currently includes 917 charging ports at 190 sites in communities throughout B.C. The chargers are funded in a partnership with the Province of B.C. and Natural Resources Canada.
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