Photo: BC Hydro BC Hydro has opened a new 180-kilowatt fast charging station in Salmon Arm. As part of ongoing efforts to expand BC Hydro’s electric vehicle fast charging network the company has installed two new 180 kilowatt chargers in Salmon Arm at 100 Hudson Ave. NW, the parking lot adjacent to the Salmar Grand Theatre.
“An important part of our CleanBC climate plan is helping people make the switch from a gas-powered vehicle to one that runs on B.C.’s clean electricity – whether you’re driving around a city, a small town, or a more remote area of our vast and beautiful province,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation.
“This new electric vehicle charger in Salmon Arm continues our work with BC Hydro and other partners to make cleaner options more accessible and affordable for all British Columbians.” The new chargers offer faster charging as well as allowing two customers to charge at the same time, albeit at a lower rate of charge. The station allows for one vehicle to charge at 180 kilowatts or two vehicles to charge at 90 kilowatts each.
BC Hydro said the 180-kilowatt chargers can add 180 kilometres of driving distance to an average electric vehicle in about 10 minutes. “These new charging stations will help British Columbians get to where they need to go more quickly and reliably, all while using clean energy,” said George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. “More electric chargers bring .
