# BC Hydro EV

> Ready to power your EV journey

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1453192175](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1453192175)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1453192175`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
- **Category:** Navigation
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (31 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.5.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-29
- **First published:** 2019-03-12
- **Size:** 81 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bc-hydro-ev/id1453192175)
- **Website:** [https://www.bchydro.com/powersmart/electric-vehicles/public-charging/fast-charging-network.html](https://www.bchydro.com/powersmart/electric-vehicles/public-charging/fast-charging-network.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.bchydro.com/content/include/cached/external/terms/ev-app-privacy.html](https://www.bchydro.com/content/include/cached/external/terms/ev-app-privacy.html)

## Description

Charge at 900+ ports at over 190+ locations across B.C.

BC Hydro EV Public Charging Network — B.C.’s largest EV fast charging network

Network at a Glance
•	One of the most reliable EV networks in B.C. 
•	Award-winning charging experience (as rated by our drivers)
•	Fair and transparent EV charging rates
•	All connector types available 

Charge with the BC Hydro EV App

Use our app to charge at BC Hydro sites — plus access other major networks across North America.

With the app, you can:
•	Find the nearest charger
•	Check real-time charger availability
•	Activate your charging session
•	Get notifications and track your charging history
•	Pay for charging and set up auto-reload
•	Order and manage RFID cards
•	Save your favourite chargers
•	View your previous charging sessions

Get Started
•	Download the BC Hydro EV app
•	Add funds with your credit card or Apple Pay™/Google Pay™
•	Or pay on the go with your credit card — no account required

We’ve partnered with one of North America’s leading charging network providers to deliver the best possible charging experience.

Love our app? Leave us a review and tell us what you think.

## Rankings

- #215,179 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise the new UI and some quick-start experiences under good connectivity, but a large number report major stability and usability problems: freezing/crashes, slow startup, unreliable charger discovery and charging, payment issues, data-entry bugs, and confusing navigation in the newer version. A common user request is to show station availability and kW rates. Overall, the app struggles with reliability and usability across many reviews.

### Pros

- New user interface is intuitive and welcomed by some users, with positive notes about new features.
- In some cases, setup and charging can be quick when network conditions are good, indicating usable performance under favorable conditions.
- Some reviewers indicate the charging hardware itself functions fine, suggesting issues are mainly with the app rather than the chargers themselves.

### Cons

- App stability issues: freezing, crashes, and slow startup; maps can be slow to redraw and sometimes fail to load.
- Core functionality failures: difficulty finding chargers, starting charging, and using auto-pay, often with no helpful error messages.
- Data entry and navigation bugs: stalls when entering phone numbers or emails, repeated prompts, and frequent restarts leading to a poor user experience.
- Poor UX in the new version: clunky navigation, stop-charge button placement causing accidental stops, and no easy way to return to the charging status screen.
- Missing features and information: requests to display station availability and kilowatt (kW) rates to help planning a trip.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1453192175)