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News relating to the electrification efforts of automakers and other OEMs in Canada, and the development and deployment of zero emission vehicles (ZEVs), such as battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).

concept image of electric vehicles with title text that reads 'Q1 2023 EV TRACKER'

Q1 2023: a new year, some new EVs for Canadian buyers

Our Q1 2023 quarterly roundup of new EVs coming to market in Canada through the end of March includes a few luxury EVs as well as new trims of old favourites

BMW, Cadillac, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Rebates, Incentives & Funding, General Motors GM, Kia, Lucid, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz Canada, VinFast Canada, Volkswagen VW

Sami Haj-Assaad
February 2, 2023
6 minute read

Tesla chargers horizontally lined up again snowy forest

EXCLUSIVE: Tesla’s blueprint for public EV charging in Ontario

Tesla’s wish list for Ontario’s EV charging ecosystem includes rapid expansion in MURBs, developing land for charging hubs and setting a public charging speed minimum of 100kW, according to new lobbyist documents and a letter to the government

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Rebates, Incentives & Funding, Ontario, Public EV Charging

Emma Jarratt
February 1, 2023
6 minute read

Zero-emission vehicle market share hits record 8.7 per cent in Q3 2022: StatsCan

The latest release from Statistics Canada shows zero-emission vehicle registrations, led by battery-electric vehicles, resumed their steady climb in Q3 after a dip in Q2

British Columbia B.C., Canadian Electric Vehicle Sales Data, Electric Vehicles Canada, Ontario, Quebec

Emma Jarratt
January 24, 2023
3 minute read

Tesla Model 3 driving on highway in the winter

Sudden Tesla price cuts seen as a response to growing competition

The automaker’s surprise move means Tesla’s entire lineup is now 9.5 to 19.5 per cent cheaper in Canada

Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Rebates, EV Rebates, Incentives & Funding, Tesla

Emma Jarratt
January 18, 2023
4 minute read

Ontario Tech University team around Project Arrow electric car

Project Arrow spotlights Durham Region’s auto sector potential

Ontario’s Durham Region is building out one of the most robust auto manufacturing ecosystems. Project Arrow is the area’s proof of concept from R&D to final assembly and everything in between

Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA), Invest Durham, Ontario, Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), Project Arrow, Research & Development

Invest Durham
January 12, 2023
4 minute read

Hyundai releases first look at Seven Concept vehicle ahead of Montreal Auto Show

The Seven Concept car and Ioniq 6 — both making their Canadian debuts in Montreal in January — are Hyundai’s latest electric vehicles

Electric Vehicles Canada, Hyundai

Mehanaz Yakub
January 12, 2023
3 minute read

Close-up of several electric car motors on an assembly line

Polestar turns to Canadian start-up for cutting-edge magnet recycling technology

Once its production is scaled up, Cyclic Materials will supply the Swedish EV maker with recycled rare earth magnets to be used in future Polestar vehicles by 2025

Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Supply Chain, Ontario

Mehanaz Yakub
December 22, 2022
3 minute read

Ottawa unveils national mandate to enforce ZEV sales targets

The long-awaited federal ZEV sales mandate for light-duty vehicles will require auto makers and importers to meet ZEV sales quotas aligned with federal targets — 20 per cent in 2026, 60 per cent in 2030 and 100 per cent in 2035

Commercial Electric and Zero Emission Vehicles, Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Rebates, Incentives & Funding

Emma Jarratt
December 21, 2022
3 minute read

FLO to supply 40,000 chargers to GM for dealerships across Canada and the U.S.

The deal will see FLO’s fastest 19.2 kW Level 2 chargers used to significantly expand access to EV charging in underserved and rural communities in North America

AddÉnergie FLO, Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, General Motors GM, Public EV Charging

Emma Jarratt
December 8, 2022
2 minute read

PM Justin Trudeau in driver seat of Brightdrop van

First BrightDrop electric van rolls off GM assembly line at retooled Ontario plant

Ceremony at retooled CAMI plant in Ingersoll marking launch of Canada’s first full-scale EV assembly plant featured Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Ontario premier Doug Ford, GM Canada president Marissa West and Unifor president Lana Payne

BrightDrop, Commercial Electric and Zero Emission Vehicles, General Motors GM

Emma Jarratt
December 5, 2022
4 minute read