BC Hydro has opened a new electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Pitt Meadows with 12 new charging ports to help support EV adoption in the Lower Mainland.
"This new electric vehicle charge hub in Pitt Meadows continues our work with BC Hydro and other partners to make cleaner options more accessible and affordable for all British Columbians," said Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions. "With more than 750 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."
This hub site was built in collaboration with the City of Pitt Meadows and is located in the parking lot of the Pitt Meadows Athletic Park at 11431 Bonson Road. It has four 180-kilowatt chargers, which can add up to 180-kilometres of driving to an average EV in about 10 minutes. In addition to being faster, the units also offer dual charging or power sharing, which allows two customers to use the same charger. For example, a 180-kilowatt charger can adjust to provide two 90-kilowatt charging units, which allows up to eight EVs to use these four chargers at once. There are also four Level 2 chargers which can accommodate drivers based on the duration of their stay.
"Pitt Meadows is proud to be part of B.C.'s growing EV charging network, giving local families and businesses more access to clean, affordable transportation options," said Lisa Beare, MLA for Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows. "These new BC Hydro chargers will make it easier for drivers in our community and across the Lower Mainland to choose zero-emission vehicles and help build a more sustainable future."
The adoption of EVs across British Columbia has increased significantly with 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.
"This new charging hub strengthens our community's connectivity and advances our climate action goals," says Mayor Nicole MacDonald. "By making it easier for people to drive electric, we are reducing local emissions and supporting the transition to cleaner transportation. We appreciate our partnership with BC Hydro and the Province as we continue building the infrastructure that helps Pitt Meadows meet its commitments to environmental stewardship."
BC Hydro is working to build a robust EV charging network across the province. Recent milestones include:
- Network expansion: In the past year alone, BC Hydro has tripled the size of its public charging network, adding 418 new charging ports.
- State-of-the-art hubs: About two-dozen new hubs have opened in every region of the province, each featuring 8 to 22 charging ports, to help minimize wait times for drivers.
- Next-gen fast chargers: 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.
"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 Pitt Meadows are part of our investment in electric vehicle infrastructure - supporting EV adoption across the Lower Mainland, reducing range anxiety and helping more British Columbians transition to zero-emission driving."
BC Hydro's provincewide fast charging network currently includes 770 charging ports at 173 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.
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