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I'd be interested to hear from a regular user of Hydro's Level 3 chargers about the impact of this change.
The timed rates were inequitable because some cars are able to charge faster than others and these were generally newer and more expensive EV's.

As unfair as the timed rates were, in my case, despite my Ariya being able to receive up to 130kW the most it ever received was 77kW from their 100kW DCFC's. The average charging session cost was around $0.25 per kWh. The new rate of $0.34 is significantly more.
 
And Quebec's hydro is dirt cheap too!

I'm surprised that no one has mentioned the Ivy Network (found on the OnRoute Service Centers along the 401 in Ontario) who proudly announced their change to billing by the kWh. At 62¢ per kWh! Before, when they were billing by the hour, a charging session up to 80% was typically in the 40-45¢ range.
Fortunately, my driving routes are such that I can avoid charging there.
 
I'm surprised that no one has mentioned the Ivy Network (found on the OnRoute Service Centers along the 401 in Ontario) who proudly announced their change to billing by the kWh. At 62¢ per kWh! Before, when they were billing by the hour, a charging session up to 80% was typically in the 40-45¢ range.
Fortunately, my driving routes are such that I can avoid charging there.
Yikes!
 
We went from Kamloops to the lower mainland yesterday. Made 2 stops at Hydro chargers. I’d say it’s about 10% more expensive now, but still cheaper than most of the private options.
 
This new charging hub just completed looks promising.

Located in Oyama B.C (Lake country) featuring all wheelchair accessible with pull in parking. Connectors include CCS, J3400, CHAdeMO and J1772 with the fastest charger in B.C. rated at 350 kW activated with app, QR code or RFID card.
This charger also offers 'power-sharing', meaning two vehicles are charged at the same time at 175 kilowatts each.

There are also eight 180-kilowatt dual port chargers and four Level 2 chargers.
Current charges are $.35 per kWh (DC) and $.28 per kWh (AC) Future hubs are planned for Delta, Prince George, and Colwood.

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:)
 
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