UBC University Blvd Parkade
6163 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
- Max power
- 50 kW
- DC fast
- Charging ports
- 16
- CCS1, CHAdeMO, J1772
- Price
- C$1.00/hr
- Per network listing
- Hours
- 24/7
- Open all day
UBC University Blvd Parkade is a DC fast-charging station run by Independent at 6163 University Blvd in Vancouver, BC. It has 16 charging ports with CCS1, CHAdeMO and J1772 connectors and delivers up to 50 kw. Listed pricing is C$1.00/hr, and the site is open 24 hours a day.
How long will charging take?
10% to 80%, 77 kWh battery
~76min
Range added in 15 minutes
~56km
Estimates for a typical long-range EV. Real times depend on your car's maximum charging rate, battery temperature, state of charge and whether power is shared between neighbouring stalls. How charging speed works
Connectors and compatibility
CHAdeMO
4 ports · 50 kW
DC fast
An older Japanese DC standard, being phased out in North America; usually capped near 50 kW.
Works with: Nissan Leaf (all years) and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Few new vehicles use it.
CCS1
4 ports · 50 kW
DC fast
The DC fast-charging plug used by most non-Tesla EVs sold in North America before 2025.
Works with: Ford Mustang Mach-E, Chevrolet Bolt and Equinox EV, Hyundai Ioniq 5/6, Kia EV6/EV9, VW ID.4, BMW i4/iX, Rivian, Lucid and most other EVs. Teslas can use it with a CCS adapter.
J1772
12 ports · 7 kW
AC
The universal Level 2 AC plug in North America.
Works with: Every non-Tesla EV and plug-in hybrid. Teslas charge with the J1772 adapter that ships with the car.
Pricing
C$1.00/hr
Network listing: “$1 per hour”
Prices can vary by time of day and membership. The Independent app shows the live rate before you start.
Location and access
- Address
- 6163 University Blvd
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3 - Coordinates
- 49.26702, -123.24941
- Hours
- 24/7Smart phone required to start charging session. Google Pay, PayPal, and Interac Debit also accepted.
- Phone
- 604-822-6786
- On site
- 24/7 Access
Questions drivers ask
How fast is UBC University Blvd Parkade?
It delivers up to 50 kW. A typical 77 kWh EV charging from 10% to 80% here needs roughly 76 minutes, though your car's own charging curve, battery temperature and shared power can change that.
How much does it cost to charge at UBC University Blvd Parkade?
Independent lists pricing as: $1 per hour. Check the Independent app for the current rate before you plug in.
What plugs does UBC University Blvd Parkade have?
4 × CHAdeMO up to 50 kW; 4 × CCS1 (Combined Charging System) up to 50 kW; 12 × J1772 (Type 1) up to 7 kW.
Is UBC University Blvd Parkade open 24/7?
Yes, the network lists it as open 24 hours a day. Note: Smart phone required to start charging session. Google Pay, PayPal, and Interac Debit also accepted..
Source: U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), station ID 158291. Last confirmed by the network on Oct 12, 2023; opened Mar 1, 2020.