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The latest EV news in Canada. Professional, original journalism featuring news, analysis and opinion on electric vehicles and self driving cars brought to you by Electric Autonomy Canada.

the Peace Tower in Parliament Hill at Ottawa in Canada

NRCan targets Indigenous-led EV charging and zero-emission vehicle awareness in two new calls for proposals

Projects will be funded through NRCan’s ZEVIP and ZEVAI programs, to promote access to electric vehicle charging and raising awareness about EVs and clean fuels in Indigenous communities

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, Indigenous-led EV charging, Indigeous-led EV awareness, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Public EV Charging

Mehanaz Yakub
March 27, 2023
3 minute read

Cafu mobile charger being used to charge a Ford F-150 Lightening at IVI

EV charging station “that comes to you” to make its world premiere in Quebec

Cafu En Charge, a mobile electric vehicle charger and app, developed by Cafu in partnership with Quebec’s Innovative Vehicle Institute, begins its first commercial pilot in Montreal this week

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV charging in condos and MURBs, fleet electrification, Propulsion Québec, Quebec

Mehanaz Yakub
March 26, 2023
5 minute read

Politicians in reflective vests tour inside of Michelin tire factory in Nova Scotia

Michelin secures funding to upgrade plants, make more EV tires in Nova Scotia

With its own money and $100 million in government support, Michelin is set to expand manufacturing of tires for electric vehicles and other modes of energy-efficient freight transportation at three plants in the province

Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Tires & Wheels, Nova Scotia

Josh Kozelj
March 23, 2023
3 minute read

EV charging at a 7_Eleven 7Charge station

7-Eleven charging network launch puts spotlight on potential Canadian sites

First announced in 2021, the convenience chain’s 7Charge fast-charging network is now officially online in four U.S. states; Canadian sites are planned, with B.C. a likely beachhead

Public EV Charging

Brian Banks
March 23, 2023
2 minute read

EV driver survey finds significant drop in concerns about range and battery life after vehicle purchase

More than 16,000 EV drivers in a Canadian Automobile Association survey are “extremely” satisfied; results make the case for more public education, myth-busting about electric vehicles

Electric Vehicles Canada, Public EV Charging, Research Reports

Brian Banks
March 22, 2023
2 minute read

Pedals with power: A guide to e-bike rebates and bike-sharing solutions in Canada

To mark that start of electric bike season in Canada, Electric Autonomy presents a cross-country roundup of e-bike rebates, leading e-bike brands and e-bike sharing and rental options

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

Mehanaz Yakub
March 22, 2023
6 minute read

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen with Li-Cycle CEO Ajay Kochhar and executive chairman Tim Johnston at Li-Cycle's Spoke facility in Kingston, Ont.

Next stop in Li-Cycle’s EV battery recycling growth story: Europe

After tripling its North American battery recycling capacity in 2022, Canada’s Li-Cycle plans to open its largest-ever facility this year in Germany — with much more in the works

EV Battery Recycling, EV Battery Supply Chain

Josh Kozelj
March 21, 2023
4 minute read

Red Hyundai Ioniq 6 parked outdoors with mountain backdrop

Hyundai Ioniq 6 to arrive in Canada this spring, starting at $54,999

The Ioniq 6 electric sedan, a larger follow-up to the Ioniq 5, is rebate-eligible, features ultra-fast charging and impressive battery range

Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Rebates, Incentives & Funding, Hyundai Canada, Hyundai Ioniq 6

Brian Banks
March 18, 2023
2 minute read

Canada flag in charging electric car power supplier

Will Canada follow U.S. lead with new federal performance and reliability standards for EV chargers?

In response to queries from Electric Autonomy, Natural Resources minister Jonathan Wilkinson’s office reveals an openness — but no commitments — to altering the status quo

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV charger reliability, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Public EV Charging

Brian Banks
March 15, 2023
5 minute read

2023 EV charging networks report: Canada’s public charger installations grew 30 per cent since start of 2022

Canada’s public EV charging networks have broken the 20,000-charger mark — one of the highlights in Electric Autonomy Canada’s latest annual tally of public EV charger installations, by network, in Canada