Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure electric vehicle (EV) charging stations

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is connecting communities by installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in highway rest areas.

Get more information about travelling with electric vehicles at TranBC.

Important Note: This page does not provide an up-to-date status of charging stations. For that, please go to PlugShare.

Last Updated: November 2, 2023

To expand the provincial EV charging network, we've installed charging stations at 29 locations. Two new fast charging locations are expected to open in 2023, adding to the over 3,800 charging stations in the province.

The ministry understands the importance of providing more EV charging stations and will continue to look for other opportunities to add new charging stations to rest areas, particularly in the north.

B.C.'s rest areas are a convenient and beautiful spot to charge your EV. View the rest area map to plan your trip and check amenities like washrooms and picnic areas. Most rest area charging station sites include: 

• Two level-3 chargers (also known as DCFC or DC fast chargers) that provide either 25kW or 50kW charge
• One level-2 charger that provides either 7.2kW or 19kW charge

These EV charging stations are free to use and do not require a card or network membership.

Get more information and tips that will make your trip by electric vehicle enjoyable and safe at our blog—Helpful tips to charge your electric vehicle and extend your range in B.C.

* Make sure you have the right adapters. Ministry charging stations host:

• Level-3 chargers (CHAdeMO and CCS/SAE connectors)
• Level-2 chargers (SAE J1772 connector)