Electric Vehicles
Transportation accounts for 54% of carbon pollution in the Township of Langley.
Electric vehicles are an important part of reducing pollution and transitioning to healthy and clean transportation options. Read more about our plan to reduce our emissions from transportation and mobility in the Climate Action Strategy.
Where to charge your electric vehicle
| Township Level 2 Charging |
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The Township of Langley has Level 2 charging stations for public use. All Township-operated Level 2 charging stations have a user fee of $1.50 per hour for the first two hours of charging, and $3.00 per hour after that. User fees help the Township recover costs and allow for further investment in sustainable transportation infrastructure.
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| Township DC Fast Charging |
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Public fast charging is available at the Township of Langley Operations Centre located at 4700 224 Street. This Township-owned and operated Fast Charger has a user fee of $16.00 per hour (27 cents per minute) and a 40-minute time limit. Fast Chargers can add more than 100km of driving range per hour of charging.
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| Other locations |
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| There are more than 2,500 Level 2 charging stations, and a growing number of DC Fast Chargers across the province. Find a charging station near you by using the PlugShare map accessible through the PlugShare app or website. |
Charging Station Frequently Asked Questions
| How do I use a charging station? |
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| How do I obtain or activate a ChargePoint Card? |
| You can sign up for a free ChargePoint card online or via the ChargePoint mobile app. |
| How much will I pay to charge my vehicle? |
| Level 2 chargers are $1.50 per hour for the first two hours of charging, and $3.00 per hour after that. The Township-owned DC Fast Charger located at the Langley Operations Centre is $16.00 per hour, with a $2.00 minimum fee. Other charging locations within the Township are independently owned and operated, and may have different user fees. For more information on other EV chargers in the Township, please refer to PlugShare. |
| Station not working? |
| Contact ChargePoint at 1-888-758-4389. If they cannot solve the problem, contact the Township of Langley Engineering Division at 604-532-7300. |
| Still have questions? |
| For a full list of frequently asked questions, visit ChargePoint.com or call 1-888-758-4389. For questions regarding the BC Hydro EV network, contact BC Hydro EV at 1-866-338-3369. |
Additional resources
| EV charging in an apartment, condominium, or townhome |
| If you're an EV owner, strata council, or property manager, visit Metro Vancouver's website to learn about setting up EV charging in stratified buildings. |
| Experience EVs by talking to the experts |
| Want to learn why it's more fun to drive an EV? At emotivebc.ca you can ask an EV expert any questions you have about electric vehicles and receive a response within 2 days. Keep an eye out for Emotive at your next community event. |
| Learn more about EVs and charging stations |
| Plugin BC offers a wealth of information on electric vehicles. Stay up-to-date with the latest on news, incentives and information by visiting pluginbc.ca. |
It's easy to own and drive an electric vehicle
Do you want to install an EV charging station at home? BC Hydro can help you find a certified installer. Learn more about EV basics, including EV purchase prices, operating costs, and the impact charging may have on your hydro bill by visiting BC Hydro’s Electric Vehicle webpage.
Thinking about making the switch to an electric vehicle?
Township residents Pam and Katie share their journey to electric, and clear up some common misconceptions, in the videos below.