Electric Vehicles in HOV Lanes on B.C. Highways
Last updated on September 3, 2026Eligible electric vehicles can use HOV lanes marked with an Electric Vehicle OK sign, even when the driver is the only person in the vehicle.
Eligible electric vehicles
Vehicles propelled by an electric motor powered by a
- Battery (charged by an external source)
- Hydrogen fuel cell
Eligible vehicles include:
- Battery electric vehicle (BEV)
- Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)
- Hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (HFCV)
- All sizes of eligible EVs, including light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty EVs
- Eligible EVs travelling from outside the province
Where are the designated lanes?
| Highway | Direction | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 1 | Westbound | East of 202 Street to Gilmore Way overpass |
| Highway 1 | Eastbound | Gilmore Way overpass to 208 Street overpass |
| Highway 7 | Westbound | West of Golden Ears Way to east of Old Dewdney Trunk Road |
| Highway 7 | Eastbound | East of Old Dewdney Trunk Road to west of Golden Ears Way |
| Highway 17A | Northbound | Ladner Trunk Road to Highway 99 |
| Highway 99 | Northbound | South of Highway 17 to north of Highway 17A |
| Highway 99 | Sounthbound | South of Westminster Highway to north of Steveston Highway |
| Highway | Direction | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 97 | Northbound | Pandosy Street to Sexsmith Road/Old Vernon Road |
| Highway 97 | Sounthbound | Sexsmith Road/Old Vernon Road to Pandosy Street |
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Did you know?
Electric vehicles no longer need an OK decal to use designated HOV lanes.