Comparison

BC Hydro EV vs Zarc CA

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BC Hydro EV

Locate and manage EV charging sessions across multiple networks. Find nearby stations, check real-time availability, activate charging, and track your history. Securely pay for sessions and manage RFID cards for a seamless electric vehicle charging experience.

Highlights
  • Find nearby EV chargers
  • Check real-time charger availability
  • Activate charging sessions
  • Track charging history
  • Pay for charging
  • Manage RFID cards
Features
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BC Hydro EV Public Charging Network — B.C.’s largest EV fast charging network Network at a Glance • One of the most reliable EV networks in B.C. • Award-winning charging experience (as rated by our drivers) • Fair and transparent EV charging rates • All connector types available Charge with the BC Hydro EV App Use our app to charge at BC Hydro sites — plus access other major networks across North America. With the app, you can: • Find the nearest charger • Check real-time charger availability • Activate your charging session • Get notifications and track your charging history • Pay for charging and set up auto-reload • Order and manage RFID cards • Save your favourite chargers • View your previous charging sessions Get Started • Download the BC Hydro EV app • Add funds with your credit card or Apple Pay™/Google Pay™ • Or pay on the go with your credit card — no account required We’ve partnered with one of North America’s leading charging network providers to deliver the best possible charging experience. Love our app? Leave us a review and tell us what you think.

About

Zarc CA

Features
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This App provides charging services for electronic vehicles, including searching nearby charging piles, charging instructions, payment, and membership management.

Screenshots

BC Hydro EV4 screens
Zarc CA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zarc CA at every 3 weeks against BC Hydro EV's every 2 months. Zarc CA also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BC Hydro EV ships an update every 2 months, Zarc CA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BC Hydro EV versus Zarc CA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBC Hydro EVZarc CA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBritish Columbia Hydro and Power AuthorityZarc International New Energy Co.,LTD.

In-app purchases

None

BC Hydro EV

No in-app purchases

None

Zarc CA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BC Hydro EV free?
BC Hydro EV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zarc CA free?
Zarc CA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BC Hydro EV or Zarc CA have ads?
Neither BC Hydro EV nor Zarc CA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BC Hydro EV or Zarc CA?
BC Hydro EV ships an update every 2 months, and Zarc CA every 3 weeks. Most recently, BC Hydro EV was updated on October 29, 2026 and Zarc CA on October 27, 2026.

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