Submit a proposal for our next EV fast charging site
We’re continually expanding the BC Hydro EV network of fast chargers to support EV drivers across the province.
Do you own or represent land which is a good fit for a new station on our network? Let us know by submitting the site proposal form below.
Before proposing your site: what you should know
Before starting your proposal, make sure you've reviewed our network planning information, including:
- What factors we consider when selecting new sites.
- Our upcoming stations and pre-existing plans.
- Mandatory site requirements.
- We pay for 100% of the charger installation costs.
- We take care of all maintenance costs.
- We'll replace or decommission the chargers at their end of life.
- As a site host, you get the benefit of attracting EV drivers to your property or community.
- We're open to working with site hosts who have sites available now, and planning with site hosts who will have sites developed in the next few years (before 2030).
We'll let you know within 30 days if your site is a candidate for our planning queue, or if we have further questions.
Factors we use to prioritize sites
- Proximity to other chargers
- Proximity to core travel corridors
- Access to nearby amenities (e.g. restrooms, food and drink, recreation)
- Site safety and accessibility
- Availability of power
- Priority areas identified by government policy
Timeline
Once we're ready to move forward with your site, here's what's involved.
| Phase | Duration |
|---|---|
Assessment – We'll meet with you, check that the site meets our requirements, and do a preliminary site design. |
Four weeks. |
Agreement – We'll develop and sign off on the site host agreement. Duration is dependent on your approval process. |
Six weeks. |
Design – We'll complete a detailed design, construction plan, and procure the necessary equipment and contractors. Duration may change based on permitting process. |
16 weeks. |
Construction – Qualified contractors will build the charging site. Note that in cold areas of B.C., we may need to wait until moderate temperatures before starting construction. |
Two weeks. |
Energization – We'll connect the site to our grid. |
Four weeks. |
The total process from our initiating our conversation with the site host through charger energization typically takes nine months to one year.
Site proposal form
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BC Hydro is collecting your personal information (specifically, name, address, phone and email) for the purposes of processing your site proposal for the BC Hydro EV charging network. It will be used to contact you in the future for correspondence related to your proposal. This is done in accordance with BC Hydro's obligations under the Utilities Commission Act and under the authority of the Hydro and Power Authority Act. If you have specific questions about the project or privacy concerns, please contact evcharging@bchydro.com.