Canada, US and Mexico Cooperate to Launch Charging Network for Electric Trucks on West Coast
The BC2BC Corridor plans 20 EV charging stations and 3 hydrogen fueling stations along the I-5 route.
Government leaders from California, British Columbia, Oregon, Washington, and Baja California are partnering to create a charging network for electric trucks along the I-5 highway corridor.
What Happened
The initiative, called the British Columbia to Baja California ZEV Corridor (BC2BC), will enable electric trucks to travel from Vancouver, British Columbia to Baja California, Mexico. The initial buildout includes 20 EV charging stations and 3 hydrogen fueling stations. Representatives from Volvo Group North America, Southern California Edison, Tesla, EV Realty, and King Fio Trucking participated in a launch event at the Port of Long Beach. An estimated 10,000 trucks travel the route daily.
Why It Matters
The corridor addresses a critical gap in long-haul truck charging infrastructure along one of North America's busiest freight routes. For fleet operators, reliable charging access could make battery-electric trucks viable for cross-border and interstate operations. The partnership also signals regional coordination on technical standards and planning across multiple jurisdictions with different regulations.
The Bottom Line
The BC2BC initiative is supported by CalSTA, CALSTART/Drive to Zero, and the Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Davis. Technical meetings among the five states and provinces will coordinate guidance and planning for the project.
