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Colwood welcomes Vancouver Island's first BC Hydro EV fast-charging hub

Colwood has opened Vancouver Island's first EV fast-charging hub, which includes eight charging ports and can add up to 180 kilometres of driving in about 10 minutes, according to a BC Hydro news release.
Another EV charging hub will be installed at Colwood Park and Ride in February, providing six additional fast chargers, notes a City of Colwood news release.
BC Hydro aims to double its province-wide fast charging network from 432 to 800 charging ports by spring 2026.
Colwood Mayor Doug Kobayashi stated that expanding EV charging infrastructure supports the growing number of EV owners and helps to reduce climate impacts.

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Colwood welcomes Vancouver Island's first BC Hydro EV fast-charging hub

Another charging hub is also scheduled for installation at the Colwood Park and Ride in February

27 days ago·Parksville, Canada

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Vancouver Island's first EV charging hub opens in Colwood

Electric vehicle drivers on Vancouver Island now have access to the region’s first EV fast-charging hub, as BC Hydro has opened a new multi-port charging site in Colwood. The hub, located at Quarry Park at 3588 Quarry St., features eight charging ports, making it the largest fast-charging station on Vancouver Island. The site includes four 180-kilowatt chargers, which can add up to 180 kilometres of driving range in about 10 minutes. The charger…

28 days ago·Victoria, Canada

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