BC Hydro EV vs Zarc CA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Find nearby EV chargers
- Check real-time charger availability
- Activate charging sessions
- Track charging history
- Pay for charging
- Manage RFID cards
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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.
Zarc CA
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This App provides charging services for electronic vehicles, including searching nearby charging piles, charging instructions, payment, and membership management.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | BC Hydro EV | Zarc CA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority | Zarc International New Energy Co.,LTD. |
In-app purchases
BC Hydro EV
No in-app purchases
Zarc CA
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do BC Hydro EV or Zarc CA have ads?
Which is updated more often, BC Hydro EV or Zarc CA?
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