Ways to pay for charging

If a fast charging station requires payment, there are a few ways in which you can pay for the charge:

Option 1: Mobile application

Use the network-specific mobile app to set up a payment method within the app (see app for payment options).

• Get the BC Hydro EV app for BC Hydro stations (also supports FLO and ChargePoint)
• Use another app that’s supported by the BC Hydro EV network (FLO or ChargePoint)

Option 2: RFID Card

Order a network-specific RFID card and load funds onto it. This card can then be used at a fast charging station for payment.

• Get the BC Hydro EV RFID card (also activates FLO stations)

Option 3: QR Code

Scan the QR code on the charging station sticker.

• BC Hydro EV charging stations allow you to activate a charging session without a membership or RFID card.
• Scan the QR code with your mobile phone camera and follow the prompts to activate without a membership.
• You may see a $40 pending transaction on your credit card. This is a temporary hold which will be cleared once our payment system processes the cost and payment of your actual charging session. 

In many cases, the network-specific mobile application can be used at a fast charging station instead of an RFID card.

However, we recommend also having a network-specific RFID card for cases in which you’re unable to access the mobile app (e.g. your phone battery dies, or you’re in an area where you don’t have mobile/internet connectivity).