Turn transit time into charge time!

In partnership with BC Hydro, we’ve added 15 new public electric vehicle (EV) chargers at Coquitlam Central Station in the Park and Ride lot — and they’re open to everyone.

Coquitlam Central Station is a major transit hub in the network, connecting you to the SkyTrain’s Millennium Line, West Coast Express, and bus routes throughout the Tri-Cities and east toward Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge.

So, park, charge and ride transit!

At this station, there are seven Level 2 chargers, which can charge an EV in three to 30 hours — perfect for transit customers. With no idle fees, you can park your car and charge all day. Just pay our Park and Ride daily rate of $3 plus BC Hydro’s charging rate.

Or perhaps you’re staying for just a little while and want faster charging. There are eight Level 3 chargers, which can charge a vehicle in 15 minutes to three hours. You’ll receive free parking for one hour from TransLink, pay the charging rate, and then idle fees will apply from BC Hydro if you remain at the charger after your vehicle is fully charged.

With these chargers, this brings the total number of EV chargers across the transit network to 53.

The Park and Ride lot at Coquitlam Central Station joins lots at Port Coquitlam Station and South Surrey as locations that are equipped with EV charging. Each location has both Level 2 and Level 3 charging stations.

TransLink and BC Hydro continue to look for opportunities to expand this partnership at more Park and Ride locations across Metro Vancouver.

This is our regional transportation strategy, Transport 2050, in action. The plan includes objectives to decrease greenhouse gas emissions from light-duty vehicles in the region by 65 percent compared to 2010 levels and achieve carbon-free transportation by 2050.

Through projects like this in partnership with BC Hydro, we are helping to facilitate the transition to zero-emissions vehicles, creating a more sustainable and convenient transportation network.

Learn more:

• The Buzzer: EV charging hubs launch at Port Coquitlam and South Surrey Park and Ride
• Visit translink.ca/parkandride for more information about parking at TransLink Park and Rides.
• For more information about using the EV chargers on site, visit BC Hydro’s website or phone their customer centre at 1.866.338.3369.