Welcome to Prince Rupert, BC Hydro provides the following public EV charging services:
2 x DC Fast Chargers
Connector Types: CCS & CHAdeMO
Chargers can be activated using the BC Hydro EV App, QR code, or RFID Card.
For more information on the BC Hydro EV charging network and our available roaming partners, visit: bchydro.com/ev
If you require assistance activating your charging session, please contact our 24/7 Public Fast Charging Support Team at 1 866 338 3369.
Download the BC Hydro EV app by searching BC Hydro EV in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
This device is temporarily authorized to be used for the purpose of obtaining the basis of a charge for electricity, under terms and conditions established by Measurement Canada.
PRICING UPDATE: Please be advised that new rates will take effect on April 1st 2025:
DCFC: $0.3609 /kWh + GST + Idle fee: $0.40 per min after 5-minute grace period
L2: $0.2972 /kWh + GST (no idle fee)
Thank you for your patience and understanding
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3 months ago
Why on earth do you not list the output of the chargers? How am I supposed to plan a trip if I don't know how long it will take to charge.
BC Bazza Joe CH Travel
11 months ago
it stopped charging prematurely interrupting my meal at a restaurant
BC Hydro
12 months ago
POWER RESTORED: Power has been restored and the charging station is fully functional. Thank you for your patience.
BC Hydro
12 months ago
POWER OUTAGE REPORTED: A Power Outage has been reported in the area and our Fast Charger may be currently unavailable. Please make this a consideration for travel plans in this area. Please view the outage map or list at http://www.bchydro.com/outages for details and updates.
BC Hydro
12 months ago
POWER OUTAGE REPORTED: A Power Outage has been reported in the area and our Fast Charger may be currently unavailable. Please make this a consideration for travel plans in this area. Please view the outage map or list at http://www.bchydro.com/outages for details and updates.
BC Hydro
2 years ago
PRICING UPDATE: Please be advised that effective May 1st, 2024, energy-based billing ($ per kWh) will apply at all of our public EV chargers. Level 2 charging will cost $0.2865/kWh and DC Charging for Fast Chargers rated 25 kW and higher will cost $0.3479/kWh. Please note that idle fees also come into effect at our Fast Chargers starting May 1st, 2024. Once your vehicle finishes charging, you'll have five minutes to disconnect before being charged a $0.40 per-minute idle fee. Thank you for your patience.
BC Hydro
2 years ago
POWER RESTORED: Power has been restored and the charging station is fully functional. Thank you for your patience.
BC Hydro
2 years ago
POWER OUTAGE REPORTED: A Power Outage has been reported in the area and our Fast Charger may be currently unavailable. Please make this a consideration for travel plans in this area. Please view the outage map or list at http://www.bchydro.com/outages for details and updates.
BC Hydro
2 years ago
REPAIRS COMPLETE: Please be advised that repairs have been completed and both Fast Chargers are fully operational. Thank you for your patience.