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Electric tops 10 per cent of vehicle sales in Canada for first time In 2023, electric vehicle registrations in Canada exceeded 10% of total new vehicle registrations for the first time, according to Statistics Canada. This milestone reflects a growing trend in EV adoption, with plug-in hybrids and hybrids leading the growth. Despite challenges in […]

Putting electric vehicles to the test: Are we ready for 2035? The readiness for widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) by 2035 is explored, highlighting challenges like range, charging infrastructure, and repairs. The consumer landscape appears unreliable and unregulated, with concerns about pricing and reliability of charging infrastructure. Additionally, there’s a call for more support

Many roadblocks stand in the way of the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), but with every challenge, there lies an opportunity. by Rene Young Hardly a day goes by without an article related to electric vehicles appearing in news feeds. A guy traveling from Manitoba to Michigan has trouble finding charging stations along his route

Honda considers $14 billion plan for EV production in Canada Honda is contemplating a $14 billion investment in building an electric vehicle (EV) plant in Canada, potentially one of its largest projects. The plan may include in-house battery production, and possible locations, including Ontario, are being explored. The decision is expected by year-end, with the

The Electric Vehicle Availability Standard introduces a credit system for automakers to guide them in achieving the mandatory target of 100% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035. On December 20, 2023, Canada took a significant step toward a greener future with Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault announcing The Electric Vehicle Availability Standard. The new regulations aim to

There are looming questions concerning the viability of today’s electric vehicles as they age. Dismantling, selling, and disposing unwanted batteries from electric vehicles is nothing new for vehicle dismantlers and recyclers. We have been dealing with them for over 20 years now. But these have mostly been from older electric hybrid vehicles such as the

The Fully Charged Show is set to return to the Vancouver Convention Centre in 2024. Meanwhile, take a look at our recap of the event’s inaugural appearance in Vancouver. EVfriendly was joined by ARA staff and guests for the premiere of the Fully Charged Show, September 8–10, at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The show was

Here are the B.C. neighbourhoods with the highest percentage of electric vehicle owners The analysis of ICBC insurance policies in British Columbia reveals that over half of all electric vehicles in the province are Teslas, with Metro Vancouver, particularly the V6J postal code, showing the highest adoption rates. In 2022, the V6J postal code, covering

Here’s where Quebec is investing billions of dollars in the EV battery revolution Premier Francois Legault is heavily investing public funds in numerous projects to solidify Quebec as a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) battery production. These initiatives involve substantial collaborations with companies like Northvolt, Volta Energy Solutions, Ford, General Motors, and Rio Tinto,

Canada is pouring billions of dollars into the electric vehicle industry. Will it pay off? Canada is heavily investing in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier François Legault announcing substantial funding for a massive EV battery manufacturing plant by Swedish company Northvolt. The plant, equivalent in size to over