City guide
EV charging in Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver supports EV adoption with robust building requirements and regional incentives. Since 2019, new residential buildings must provide EV-ready wiring for every parking stall, accelerating home charging access. Provincial CleanBC and federal ZEVIP funding continue to expand public charging capacity across Metro Vancouver and British Columbia.
Public charging is concentrated downtown, around major corridors, and at civic facilities and shopping destinations. BC Hydro operates a province-wide fast-charging network, complemented in the city by networks such as FLO, ChargePoint, Shell Recharge and Tesla Supercharger sites at retail centers and garages.
PlugMapper combines multiple authoritative data sources and routine validations to keep site details current. Where municipal datasets or utility feeds are available, we integrate them to improve accuracy and uptime indicators for Vancouver locations.
Vancouver, British Columbia EV charging snapshot
City, utility, provincial and federal programs offer rebates and grants for multi-unit, workplace and public chargers.
City of Vancouver Building By-law requires 100% EV-ready parking in new residential buildings (effective 2019).
BC Hydro plans over 800 fast-charging ports across B.C. by spring 2026, expanding coverage on key routes and in cities.
Province-wide public charging points totaled 7,027 by end of 2024, according to B.C. government figures.
Vancouver offers up to $93,000 per site to add EV charging in rental buildings under its Retrofit Support Program.
Plan charging routes with the PlugMapper map
Use the PlugMapper map to filter by connector type, charging speed, price and availability across Vancouver’s neighborhoods and corridors.
- Layer DC fast locations along Highway 1 and urban arterials, then filter by 50–350 kW to plan reliable, high-power charging between errands or longer regional trips.
- Toggle curbside and municipal chargers to find City-hosted sites near community centers, libraries, and destination parking with typical time limits and posted rates.
- Compare garage and retail lots with Level 2 ports; sort by total ports and hours to pick dependable multi-port sites for overnight or work-day charging.
Map coverage refreshes every six hours from AFDC and local utility feeds. Availability and pricing may change; confirm with the station operator before your trip.
Top EV charging stations in Vancouver, British Columbia
Ordered by total public charging ports available, these five locations provide the greatest capacity for EV drivers across the city.
- CF Pacific Centre - Tesla Supercharger701 W Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V7Y 1G522 total portsTesla
- Cadillac Fairview - 885 West Georgia885 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E86 total portsFLO
- E.V. STATION CATHEDRAL 2925 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6C 3L22 total portsChargePoint Network
- E.V. STATION CATHEDRAL 3925 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6C 3L22 total portsChargePoint Network
- E.V. STATION CATHEDRAL 6925 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6C 3L22 total portsChargePoint Network
Need overnight charging? Toggle the map to Level 2 sites and look for garage locations with 24/7 access. Driving for hire? The fast-charge filter highlights plugs that meet local TLC or taxi requirements.
PlugMapper combines operator feeds, OpenStreetMap context, and user feedback. Spot an update? Open the station detail page to share changes so we can alert the network owner.
Incentives and rebates for installing EV chargers
City, utility, provincial and federal programs offer rebates and grants for multi-unit, workplace and public chargers.
City initiatives
- Vancouver Rental Building EV Charging Program
Grants help rental providers plan and install shared EV charging, covering planning, infrastructure and chargers with caps up to $93,000 per site.
View program details
Utility programs
- BC Hydro – CleanBC Go Electric EV Charger Rebates
Rebates for multi-unit residential and workplaces to install Level 2 infrastructure and chargers; single-family home rebates also available.
View program details
State & federal support
- CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program
Funding to plan and deploy public DC fast and Level 2 stations across B.C., prioritizing gaps and regional coverage.
View program details - Natural Resources Canada – ZEVIP
Cost-shared funding for public, workplace, multi-unit residential and fleet charging projects; national target of 84,500 chargers funded by 2029.
View program details
Neighborhood coverage
Dense mix of public garages and retail sites with Level 2 clusters; DC fast options near major arterials support quick top-ups between appointments.
Level 2 charging common at community centers and commercial streets; access to fast chargers improves along Broadway and adjacent corridors.
Mixed-use developments and civic facilities host multi-port Level 2; several garages add dependable evening charging near creative and tech hubs.
Coverage improving at malls and along Hastings; map filters highlight 24-hour sites and higher-port locations suited to residents without home charging.
Campus and museum destinations provide Level 2 access; trip-planning layers help combine parking availability with time-limited public charging.
Trusted resources
- City of Vancouver – Electric Vehicles
Local policies, EV-ready rules, and city charging information.
Visit resource - BC Hydro Fast-Charging Network
Map and buildout updates for provincial DC fast charging.
Visit resource - BC Hydro/CleanBC Charger Rebates
Rebate details for homes, multi-unit buildings and workplaces.
Visit resource - NRCan – ZEV Infrastructure Program
Federal cost-shared funding guidance for charging projects.
Visit resource
Frequently asked questions
Where are most fast chargers in Vancouver?
Fast chargers cluster near Highway 1 approaches, downtown garages and retail hubs. Use PlugMapper’s power filter to find 50–350 kW sites along your route.
Do new Vancouver buildings have to be EV-ready?
Yes. Since 2019, all parking stalls in new residential buildings must be EV-ready, which simplifies installing chargers later.
What networks operate in Vancouver?
BC Hydro provides many DC fast sites. Level 2 and destination charging include FLO, ChargePoint, Shell Recharge and Tesla at shopping centers and public garages.
Can I find curbside charging?
Yes, limited curbside and municipal chargers exist near civic sites. Filter for on-street and time-limited locations in PlugMapper to plan shorter sessions.
Are incentives available for condos and workplaces?
BC Hydro/CleanBC offer rebates for multi-unit and workplace charging. Federal ZEVIP also supports eligible projects through cost-shared funding.
Nearby cities
- Burnaby, BC
- Richmond, BC
- North Vancouver, BC
Market insights shaping local charging
Vancouver’s 100% EV-ready requirement ensures new multi-unit residents can add chargers later, shifting daytime public demand toward workplaces and destinations rather than overnight curbside.
BC Hydro’s expansion prioritizes highway and regional coverage, while urban infill adds redundancy at key Vancouver nodes, smoothing weekend travel and commuter reliability.
City grants and provincial rebates are prompting strata and rental buildings to adopt shared access, authentication and billing, improving utilization at multi-port Level 2 sites.
Where the city or utilities publish station feeds, PlugMapper cross-checks locations and port counts, reducing stale entries and helping drivers avoid out-of-service sites.
Find dependable EV charging in Vancouver
Filter by connector, speed and hours to pick the right site for your trip.