Electric vehicle charging

ADVISORIES

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The 2021 Whistler EV Charger User Fee Strategy was recently approved by Council to implement fees at charging stations managed by the Resort Municipality of Whistler. The strategy will be moving ahead in three phases between spring 2021 and summer 2022. Learn more.

Electric vehicle charging station image by Mike Crane

There are 14 municipal electric vehicle (EV) charging locations in Whistler.

Electric vehicle charging locations

Whistler’s public electric vehicle charging stations are located at:

Municipal Hall (2)
Meadow Park Sports Centre (3)
Public Works Yard (1)
Day Lot 1 (8)
Day Lot 2 (8)
Day Lot 4 (8)
Whistler Conference Centre underground (1 Level 2 Charger, 2 Tesla Level 2 Chargers and 1 DC Fast Charger)
Whistler Conference Centre surface parking lot (4)

Plug in BC provides electric vehicle resources, including links to EV service networks to find available charging stations.

Costs

Level 2 Chargers

Use of the Level 2 Chargers is free, but users need to pay regular parking rates in municipal lots.

Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging Station

At the DC Fast Charging Station in the municipal underground parking lot at the Whistler Conference Centre, there is no fee to park, but users will pay $0.35 per kWh with a minimum $2 charge.

Charging time at the new fast charger is limited to 45 minutes to ensure that all users have access to this location.