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BC Hydro EV Charging Cost Calculator

Calculate your electric vehicle charging costs using BC Hydro's public charging rates

BC Hydro Charging Rates (Effective April 1, 2025):

  • • Level 2 charging: $0.2972/kWh (no idle fee)
  • • Fast charging (25 kW+): $0.3609/kWh
  • • Idle fee: $0.4/min (after 5 min grace period)

Prices shown before tax. This calculator uses BC Hydro public charging rates.

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kWh per 100 km

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Level 2: 70% • Fast: 30%

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Enter your annual kilometers driven and your EV's efficiency (kWh/100km) to calculate charging costs.

Typical EVs use 15-25 kWh/100km. Check your vehicle's specifications for exact numbers.

Data source: BC Hydro Public Charging Rates

Rates effective April 1, 2025. Prices shown before 5% GST.