Petro vs BC Hydro EV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Petro
This app streamlines gas station visits with contactless payment, fuel session initiation, and car wash activation directly from your smartphone. Manage your payment methods, earn rewards, and locate nearby stations for a convenient and efficient experience.
- Contactless payment at the pump
- Start fueling session via app
- Activate car wash
- Digital wallet for credit cards
- Earn and redeem Petro-Points
- Activate vacuum service
- Manage Petro-Canada cards
- Station locator with directions
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Welcome to the future of fueling with the Petro-Canada mobile app, designed to make your gas station visits quicker, easier, and more rewarding. Say goodbye to traditional payment methods and hello to a seamless, contactless experience right from your smartphone. Key Features: · Contactless Payment at the Pump: Enjoy the convenience of paying for your fuel without leaving your car. Our app supports Apple Pay and credit cards, ensuring a secure and hassle-free transaction every time. · Fueling Session Start: Begin your fueling session directly through the app. Just select your pump number and fuel type, and you're ready to go. · Car Wash Activation: Need a wash? Activate the car wash feature via the app and drive into a cleaner vehicle without the hassle. · Digital Wallet: Safely store up to 2 credit cards in your digital wallet for faster payments. Our encrypted system keeps your information secure, giving you peace of mind. · Petro-Points Rewards: Every purchase earns you Petro-Points. Use them to pay for fuel, redeem for eGift cards, or save them up for even bigger rewards. · Vacuum Activation: Vehicle dirty inside the vehicle? Activate the vacuum service via the app for an all-around clean. · Card Management: Easily manage your Petro-Canada cards. Check balances, reload, and monitor your transactions all in one place. · Station Locator: Find the nearest Petro-Canada location with just a tap. Get directions, operating hours, and available services to plan your visit.
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Petro at every 11 days against BC Hydro EV's every 2 months. Petro also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (260 vs 32). BC Hydro EV's advantage is review sentiment (29% vs 11%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Petro against 4.3 for BC Hydro EV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Petro has 260 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 11% of Petro's written reviews are positive against 29% of BC Hydro EV's.
Petro ships an update every 11 days, BC Hydro EV every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Petro | BC Hydro EV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (260 ratings) | 4.3 (32 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.4% of reviews | 28.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 260 — better | 32 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 200 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Petro-Canada | British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority |
Customer experience
Petro
BC Hydro EV
Bugs and requests
Petro
Reported bugs
4 issues- Cannot log in due to invalid email error
- App crashes when trying to use car wash
- Pump authorization fails frequently
- Inability to remove car wash passes from app
Requested features
4 requests- Add digital card to Apple Wallet
- Improve car wash pass management
- Provide better customer support
- Enhance app stability and reliability
BC Hydro EV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Petro
No in-app purchases
BC Hydro EV
No in-app purchases
