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Received this e-mail:
Get ready to update your EV app
Hi Edward,
Our public EV charging network is expanding every month. To continue improving features, we're launching a new version of our EV network mobile app.
New app features
Please keep an eye out for this email in the next few weeks.
I phoned BC Hydro EV and received confirmation that RFID cards will still work, and if you are like me and prefer to use the PC Based version to re-load funds (or just don't have a smartphone), that function will still be available.
Get ready to update your EV app
Hi Edward,
Our public EV charging network is expanding every month. To continue improving features, we're launching a new version of our EV network mobile app.
New app features
- Support for higher-powered EV chargers
- Notifications about new EV chargers near you
- Account balance auto-reload
- Support for kWh-based billing (launch date subject to approval from B.C. Utilities Commission)
- And more, coming in 2024
Please keep an eye out for this email in the next few weeks.
I phoned BC Hydro EV and received confirmation that RFID cards will still work, and if you are like me and prefer to use the PC Based version to re-load funds (or just don't have a smartphone), that function will still be available.
I agree, but I think plugshare is the best place to post rates. That way you can shop around if you want to.
Press release from BC Hydro - 180 kW dual chargers
Now that's more like it, not sure if they will have CCS, NACS and CHAdeMO connectors, or a combination thereof. They are also shared, so a limit of 90 kW if both are used.
They appear to be well marked, so as to avoid confusion if pulling out the handle if another EV is latched onto the other one.
"The first communities expected to receive these units include Tumbler Ridge, Manning Park, Mackenzie and Surrey. BC Hydro aims to start installing these units in late fall 2023 and many of its new locations planned in 2024 will also receive these higher-powered charging units."
Picture thanks to Burnabynow
Sorry for the slow reaction. Does anyone know if the new 180kW chargers are still Flo? I would really hate to see BC Hydro move away from Flo, because Flo always works.
Anyone else having a hard time logging in to BC Hydro EV account log in using a PC since they changed to an "app" 2 weeks ago.
I phoned three times and spoke with a rep several times to confirm this "new" change would not affect my account and was told - no problem...they will still support PC (non cell based app) until I tried today.
I did phone support and the rep advised me - I now need a cell phone and app to access charging and my account
What the heck? I have been using their machines using RFID card and loaded funds on for many years now, and since the "cellphone app" change- no longer support?
I sent them an e-mail and await an answer back, but if you live in BC and use an RFID like I do, please try and see if you can access your account.
If this is the new BC Hydro approach as presented by the "rep", it will have a negative effect on EV adoption (can't charge without cell and app) and is simply not fair.
I will await their answer before going public news, such as marketplace etc.
I phoned three times and spoke with a rep several times to confirm this "new" change would not affect my account and was told - no problem...they will still support PC (non cell based app) until I tried today.
I did phone support and the rep advised me - I now need a cell phone and app to access charging and my account
What the heck? I have been using their machines using RFID card and loaded funds on for many years now, and since the "cellphone app" change- no longer support?
I sent them an e-mail and await an answer back, but if you live in BC and use an RFID like I do, please try and see if you can access your account.
If this is the new BC Hydro approach as presented by the "rep", it will have a negative effect on EV adoption (can't charge without cell and app) and is simply not fair.
I will await their answer before going public news, such as marketplace etc.
I was able to login and add funds through the web. I initially used the page I used to use and I couldn't login. Then I went here: https://electricvehicles.bchydro.co...rs/how-do-i-load-funds-my-bc-hydro-ev-account and used the link under "To load funds through the website" https://evaccount.bchydro.com/ which brings you to a totally different login page. I used that and I was able to login and add funds. With the "upgrade" back whenever it was, I had to change my password. My recollection is that the process wasn't very elegant and had a number of problems until I was able to upgrade.
Thanks...that worked, appreciate the help.
I don't understand why the rep I talked to could not have told me that or at least walked me thru it. The answer of requiring a phone and app was shall we say - most undesirable.
I guess the next step is to see if my RFID cards actually still work on one of their $ DC chargers (super confident regarding that)
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BC Hydro switching to energy-based cost charging system as of June 1,2024.
Pretty reasonable cost of $0.34 per kWh on all level 3 DC chargers (regardless of maximum charging rate and machine capability).
Also extended stay (idle fees) will be implemented @ $0.40 per minute - starting 5 minutes after the EV stops charging. This will help improve the process.
Pretty reasonable cost of $0.34 per kWh on all level 3 DC chargers (regardless of maximum charging rate and machine capability).
Also extended stay (idle fees) will be implemented @ $0.40 per minute - starting 5 minutes after the EV stops charging. This will help improve the process.
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That is good. I agree with the idle charges too. I also think there should be a premium rate for charging over 80% when it slows down. There's always that guy who wants to charge to 100% now that we pay by kwh, and he blocks the charging station for a long time while the electrons slow from a torrent to a piddle during the last 20%. Don't be that guy when there are other people waiting.
Congestion fees would be welcome at 80% and above when busy, somewhat similar to Tesla superchargers.
Wow, what a deal we have here.
Check on the Hydro Quebec prices (Electric Circuit) starting April 2, 2024:
Power supplied Battery charge level Price per kWh*
20 kW or more and less than 50 kW N/A $0.53
50 kW or more and less than 90 kW N/A $0.41
90 kW or more and less than 180 kW N/A $0.53
180 kW or more N/A $0.60
Almost double the cost when charging over 180kW compared to BC Hydro
Wildeyed
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And Quebec's hydro is dirt cheap too!Wow, what a deal we have here.
Check on the Hydro Quebec prices (Electric Circuit) starting April 2, 2024:
Power supplied Battery charge level Price per kWh*
20 kW or more and less than 50 kW N/A $0.53
50 kW or more and less than 90 kW N/A $0.41
90 kW or more and less than 180 kW N/A $0.53
180 kW or more N/A $0.60
Almost double the cost when charging over 180kW compared to BC Hydro
As of May 1st:BC Hydro switching to energy-based cost charging system as of June 1,2024.
Pretty reasonable cost of $0.34 per kWh on all level 3 DC chargers (regardless of maximum charging rate and machine capability).
Also extended stay (idle fees) will be implemented @ $0.40 per minute - starting 5 minutes after the EV stops charging. This will help improve the process.
https://electricvehicles.bchydro.co..._source=ev&utm_medium=email&utm_content=rates
Thanks BC Hydro for making on the road charge costs affordable.
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I don't know about reasonable, but it is cheaper than the private alternatives. I used to think that the Level 2 Flo charger in my condo parking lot was expensive at $1.50/hour considering the cost of residential power. I will now be doing the majority of charging with it now. The BC Hydro timed rate used to be a cheaper option.