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Public EV charging rate pilots

A white electric pickup truck at a public BC Hydro charging station in Delta with trees and grass in the background.

Drive innovation in public EV charging

As our EV charging network continues to grow, we're exploring new ways to make public charging easier, more convenient, and more reliable for all drivers.

We regularly test new ideas through pilot programs to better understand how different rates and offerings can improve your charging experience. What we learn helps us shape future improvements to our network and services.

Upcoming EV charging pilots

There aren't any active EV charging pilots right now, we're getting the next pilots ready—stay tuned.

Recent EV charging pilots

From August 1 to 31, 2025 we offered a 50% discount on public fast charging rates at these sites:

The pilot tested how incentives influence public charging usage. Results are expected in early-mid 2026.

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Want to get involved? Fill out the form below to get notified about upcoming public EV charging pilots.

To ensure compliance with Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), we require your consent to communicate with you by email.

The personal information collected in public EV charging rate pilot form by BC Hydro is collected under the authority of Section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for B.C. Your contact information will only be used for future correspondence related to this form, and to facilitate communication about your participation. If you have any questions concerning how your personal information is handled, please email ev.services@bchydro.com.