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Spanning the entirety of the province, B.C.’s Electric Highway will open up EV travel from Alaska all through British Columbia and along the west coast down to California. All B.C. sites will be energized, in service and open to the public before the end of September.</p><p>“From unprecedented wildfires, drought and flooding, British Columbians are on the frontlines of climate change. They are seeing the impacts on their communities and making the switch to clean energy – including electric vehicles – in record numbers,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation. “That’s why we are building out the infrastructure we need to power B.C.’s future with clean, affordable electricity. The completion of B.C.’s Electric Highway is a historic milestone in connecting our province and making clean energy more accessible and reliable.”</p><p>B.C.’s Electric Highway network includes 155 charging sites and more than 310 fast chargers, with some sites offering additional Level 2 chargers. The network’s broad geographic coverage ensures that EV drivers can confidently travel anywhere in B.C., knowing they are never far from a fast-charging station. This helps address “range anxiety” – a concern of potential EV drivers – by guaranteeing that no part of the province is out of reach for EVs.</p><p>The completion of B.C.’s Electric Highway by summer 2024 fulfils a key commitment of CleanBC, the Province’s climate action plan. In addition, the Province is working toward an overall target of building 10,000 public charging stations by 2030. As of August 2024, there are more than 5,300 public charging stations in the province, an increase of nearly 350% since 2018.</p><p>“Making the switch to an electric vehicle means less pollution, and cleaner, healthier air in our communities in addition to lower greenhouse gas emissions. We know that British Columbians need confidence they can charge up easily when travelling throughout our province,” said George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. “By investing in public charging infrastructure and completing B.C.’s Electric Highway, clean travel options will be more accessible for people and businesses as we continue our work to build a sustainable future for all British Columbians.”</p><p>Completing B.C.’s Electric Highway was a collaborative effort involving utilities, local governments, Indigenous communities, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, and the private sector. The Province has contributed more than $13 million directly to this initiative through the GoElectric Public Charger Program and additional funding through Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program.</p><p>In addition to the completion of the Electric Highway, the Province also announced Sept. 6, 2024, a $14-million boost to the GoElectric Home and Workplace Charger Program. This funding will support individuals and businesses to install EV chargers at their homes and workplaces, further expanding the accessibility and convenience of electric vehicles in B.C. and making the shift to electric transportation even more seamless. This initiative, managed by BC Hydro and FortisBC (for their electric utility in the southern Interior), is already accepting applications and is a crucial component of the Province’s broader strategy to make electric vehicle ownership a practical and attractive option for all British Columbians.</p><p>In another first for British Columbia, BC Hydro will start rolling out 400 kW charging stations, capable of providing up to 100 kilometres of charge in just two to three minutes, early next year. While no locations have been confirmed, the plan is to place these chargers close to major highways where drivers have the greatest need for charging quickly.</p><p><strong>Quotes:</strong></p><p><strong>Chris O’Riley, president and CEO, BC Hydro – </strong></p><p>“British Columbians are embracing electric vehicles faster than any other jurisdiction in Canada and that’s why we are continuing to make investments for growth within our current system and building out our fast-charging network across B.C. The Electric Highway allows our customers to drive from one end of Vancouver Island to the other, from the Sunshine Coast to the Alberta border and from the southern part of the province all the way to the Yukon border, knowing they’ll have access to reliable charging the entire way.”</p><p><strong>Dawn Mehrer, vice-president of corporate services and technology, FortisBC – </strong></p><p>“As part of our efforts to support customers who are making low- and zero-carbon energy choices for transportation, FortisBC is continuing to work with government and stakeholders as we operate a network of fast-charging stations in the southern Interior region, and ensure EV drivers can travel with confidence across B.C. Our participation in the development of EV-charging networks helps to connect communities and supports our electricity customers with smart energy choices.”</p><p><strong>Chief Marie Quock, Iskut Band Development Corp. – </strong></p><p>"I am thrilled to see British Columbia's Electric Highway initiative come to fruition. Our community of Iskut is proud to be a key hub in this network, promoting clean energy and environmental stewardship for future generations."</p><p><strong>Mark Starlund, general manager, Meziadin Junction Limited Partnership – </strong></p><p>“We are very proud to share that our hard work over the last two years came to fruition with the commission and completion of the Meziadin Junction EV charging station, the very first DCFC fast charger on Highway 37, located on the Meziadin Wilp Wii Litsxw Indigenous protected area. The best part about this project is that the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs retain 100% ownership of the charging station and the carbon credits it generates. This project serves as a case study for First Nations to capitalize on their own EV charging sites.”</p><p><strong>Quick Facts:</strong></p><ul> <li>In 2023, approximately 23% of light-duty vehicle sales were EVs, an increase from 18% of sales in 2022, and well ahead of the Province’s targets under the Zero-Emissions Vehicle Act.</li> <li>Although EVs have higher purchase costs, they have lower operating and maintenance costs, which save British Columbians money over the lifetime of the vehicle.</li> <li>EV owners see immediate savings on fuel costs of approximately $1,800 every year for the average B.C. driver.</li> <li>Every EV on the road means a reduction in pollution, resulting in cleaner air, cleaner water and quieter streets.</li> </ul><p><strong>Learn More:</strong></p><p>To learn more about the CleanBC plan, visit:<br /> <a href="https://cleanbc.gov.bc.ca/">https://cleanbc.gov.bc.ca/</a></p><p>To see B.C.’s Electric Highway Map: Expanding B.C.’s Public Charging Network, visit: <a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/farming-natural-resources-and-industry/electricity-alternative-energy/transportation/electric_highway_map.pdf">https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/farming-natural-resources-and-industry/electricity-alternative-energy/transportation/electric_highway_map.pdf</a></p>  <div> </div> </article> </div> </div> <div class="comm-contacts-body-section"> <div class="comm-contacts-body comm-contacts story-lang primary"> <div class="comm-contacts"><h3>Media Contacts</h3> <div class="comm-contact"><h4>Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation</h4>Media Relations<br />250 880-4935</div></div> </div> </div> <div class="share-options"> <div class="share-permalink"> https://news.gov.bc.ca/31630 </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </main> </div> <div class="media-container"> <div class="story-parts"> <div class="related-articles"> <h3>Related Articles</h3> <div class="related-article"> <h4><a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025ECS0006-000100">New legislation will accelerate B.C. renewable energy projects</a></h4> <div class="item-date">February 6, 2025 1:40 PM</div> </div> <div class="related-article"> <h4><a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025ECS0004-000041">Saulteau First Nations, EDF Renewables advancing wind-energy project</a></h4> <div class="item-date">January 23, 2025 1:15 PM</div> </div> <div class="related-article"> <h4><a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025ECS0002-000014">Province will streamline permitting of major electrical infrastructure</a></h4> <div class="item-date">January 14, 2025 6:50 PM</div> </div> </div> <div class="related-image"> <img src="/Content/Images/Gov/default-og-meta-image-1.jpg" alt="BC Gov News" title="BC Gov News" /> </div> <div class="connect-with-bc"> <h3>Connect with the Ministry</h3> <h4><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/bcgovphotos/albums/72157686374277226" target="_blank">Photos</a></h4> <p>View the Ministry's latest photos on Flickr.</p> <h4><a href="http://www.youtube.com/ProvinceofBC" target="_blank">Videos</a></h4> <p>Watch the Ministry's latest videos on YouTube.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="landAcknowledgement" class="container-fluid"> <div class="container-xl"> <p style="font-size:14px; font-weight:500; ">The B.C. 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