Notice: All Saanich-owned public electric vehicle (EV) chargers are subject to a 3-hour time limit and a $1.50/hour charging fee.
Low carbon transportation options such as electric vehicles (EVs) and active transportation are central to achieving our climate targets as outlined in Saanich's Climate Plan. Having a robust network of public charging stations is essential to give EV drivers confidence that they will have somewhere to fuel up when on the road. Check here for rebate information and here for short, helpful videos about EV ranges, public charging stations, and more..
Electric Vehicle Charging Locations
Plugshare.com provides information on the location of stations, any fees that may apply and real-time information on whether the stations are in use. Saanich now has over 145 Level 2 chargers and 36 DC Fast Chargers (including Tesla superchargers).
Saanich operates 32 public charging stations at District-owned facilities and parks. Saanich's first on-street EV chargers will be coming online soon, and will include 11 public charging stations and three car share-dedicated chargers at the following locations:
- Wascana Street, north of Gorge Road W (two public chargers)
- Earl Grey Street, north of Gorge Road W (two public chargers)
- Garnet Road, east of Shelbourne Street (three public and one Modo-dedicated charger)
- Scotia Street, west of Glasgow Avenue (three public and one Modo-dedicated charger)
- Allenby Avenue, east of Richmond Ave (one public and one Modo-dedicated charger)
Saanich-Owned Public EV Charging Station Locations:
*Please see plugshare.com for exact locations.
How to use Saanich-owned public charging stations
Simply plug in your vehicle, then use the app on your phone or swipe your card to start charging.
- Use the Flo – EV Charging Network App on your smart phone to gain access.
- Or sign up online and order a Flo Card through your account (a $15 charge applies to order a card).
- Flo has roaming agreements with major North American charging networks, including BC Hydro, ChargePoint, SWTCH Energy, Shell Recharge Solutions, and more. You can use your account from these network Providers to access Flo chargers, and vice versa. Roaming surcharges will typically apply.
- You can find detailed instructions here: FLO Accounts User Guide or call Flo at 1-877-505-2674 for assistance.
Saanich's EV Chargers are subject to a 3-hour time limit between 8am and 5pm, or during the operating hours of the facility at which it is located. A $1.50/hour user fee is in place for Saanich-owned charging stations. This user fee is intended to:
- encourage turnover at the stations so more users may access them;
- recuperate the costs of electricity, maintenance and asset replacement for the stations; and
- align with other municipalities in the region who have introduced a fee for charging.
How to use BC Hydro Fast Charging Stations
Saanich hosts 8 DC Fast Chargers (DCFCs) at Pearkes Recreation Centre. These chargers are owned and operated by BC Hydro, as part of their Province-wide public Charging Network, which features over 800 charging ports.
BC Hydro has information online on how to use their Fast Charger network, as well as a host of other resources on electric vehicles.