British Columbia, Canada
EV Charging Cost in Surrey, BC (2026)
Surrey sits at $0.085/kWh for residential electricity — 3% below the Canadian average. Gasoline runs $5.11/gal, 16% above canadian average.
Rates shown in USD for cross-region calculator consistency. Local equivalent: $0.116 CAD/kWh, $1.85 CAD/L.
Local electricity
$0.085/kWh
vs $0.160 US avg
Local gasoline
$5.11/gal
vs $3.45 US avg
EV vs gas savings (annual)
$2,161.37
at 12,000 mi/year
Cost to charge popular EVs in Surrey
| Vehicle | Battery | Full charge cost | Annual cost (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning | 98 kWh | $9.26 | $425.00 |
| 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 70 kWh | $6.61 | $283.33 |
EV vs gas annual cost in Surrey
EV (3.5 mi/kWh)
$291.43
3,429 kWh × $0.085
Gas car (25 MPG)
$2,452.80
480 gal × $5.11
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Surrey?
At Surrey's residential electricity rate of $0.085/kWh, charging a typical 75 kWh EV from 0–100% costs about $7.08 at 90% efficiency. That's 3% less than the US average.
Is owning an EV worth it in Surrey, BC?
At local rates, an EV driver saves about $2,161.37/year in fuel costs vs a 25 MPG gas car at $5.11/gallon (12,000 miles/year). Over 5 years that's $10,806.86 — before accounting for maintenance savings (~$500–700/yr additional) and the $7,500 federal tax credit on qualifying purchases.
Where can I charge my EV in Surrey?
Public DC fast charging in Surrey is available through Tesla Superchargers, Electrify America, EVgo, and ChargePoint stations. Use the PlugShare or A Better Routeplanner apps to find specific locations. Public DC fast charging typically costs $0.40–$0.55/kWh — 2.5–3× the local home rate of $0.085/kWh, so home charging is dramatically cheaper for daily driving.
Does British Columbia offer EV incentives beyond the federal iZEV program?
British Columbia stacks with the Canadian federal iZEV program ($5,000 rebate for qualifying BEVs under $55,000 MSRP). Provincial top-ups: BC offers up to $4,000 (CleanBC), Quebec up to $7,000 (Roulez vert), Nova Scotia up to $3,000, and New Brunswick up to $5,000. Ontario, Alberta, and Saskatchewan do not currently offer provincial EV purchase rebates but provide reduced registration fees and HOV lane access.