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  A new study by Compare the Market AU ranks Montreal among the top 10 most electric vehicle–friendly cities globally — the only city outside Europe to make the list. With over 124,000 EVs on the road, 55 chargers per 100,000 residents, and affordable electricity costs, Montreal is emerging as North America’s EV leader. Dutch cities dominated the rankings, with The Hague taking the top spot for its dense charging network.

 The Government of Canada is investing CA$25 million in 33 projects to expand EV charging access nationwide, with a strong focus on Quebec, the leader in zero-emission vehicle adoption. Through Natural Resources Canada’s ZEVIP program, more than 850 chargers will be added across workplaces, public areas, and major routes—advancing Canada’s goal of deploying 84,500 chargers and 45 hydrogen stations by 2029 and accelerating the shift to a cleaner, electric future.

The federal government is investing over $5 million to install 157 new EV chargers across Atlantic Canada through the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP). The initiative supports cleaner transportation by improving access to charging in smaller communities and along key travel routes in Atlantic Canada. Partnering with local utilities, First Nations, and private organizations, Ottawa aims to strengthen regional EV adoption and accelerate progress toward a low-carbon, connected future. 

 As electric vehicles become more common, automakers are emphasizing the importance of using approved charging adapters. Certified adapters are tested for safety, compatibility, and performance across different charging networks, helping prevent electrical faults and ensuring optimal charging efficiency. Using only manufacturer-approved hardware also protects your vehicle’s warranty and supports long-term battery health.

 BC Hydro is driving the shift to electric mobility with its growing network of public fast chargers located along every major route in British Columbia. Offering energy-based rates, roaming access, and 24/7 support, the network makes it easier for drivers to charge on the go. Through its online tools and EV app, users can find nearby chargers, plan trips, manage payments, and even propose new charging sites — helping build a cleaner, more connected future for electric travel across B.C.

 Electric vehicle are on the road to more adoption in Northern BC with the opening of an EV charging hub in Prince George, providing space for up to 16 EVs to charge simultaneously.

“This new electric vehicle fast-charging hub in Prince George, a first of its kind in Northern BC, continues our work with BC Hydro and other partners to make cleaner options more accessible and affordable for all British Columbians,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions, in a statement announcing the hub.

While some US locales are seeing gas price spikes due to refinery issues, this winter has seen the lowest gas prices in years. The national average is about 11 cents less than last year at this time, according to AAA.

There are thousands more electric vehicles and hybrids in Nova Scotia since 2017, data shows.

Chad MacLean helped open a repair shop for electric vehicles in Dartmouth, N.S., two years ago because he saw an opportunity.

While working as a technician at a dealership, he noticed more and more people were moving away from gas-powered vehicles.

The Canadian government announced that by 2035 all new light-duty vehicles sold will have to be zero-emission vehicles (ZEV). But even before 2035, there will be fewer and fewer gasoline- and diesel-burning cars available for purchase. By 2026, at least 20 per cent of all new light-duty vehicles sold will have to be a ZEV, and by 2030 that requirement jumps to 60 per cent.

There is a surplus of online electric vehicle misinformation and disinformation, enough that EV truths may not be as evident as they could or should be. Electric vehicles have many benefits, as demonstrated below. Many of them have to do with the fact they don’t directly generate toxic air pollution that harms human health and contributes to premature human fatalities. 

The global electric vehicle charging infrastructure market size is calculated at USD 45.91 billion in 2024 and is expected to surpass around USD 274.49 billion by 2033, expanding at a double-digit CAGR of 23.13 % from 2024 to 2033.

 A new report by a B.C. resource advocacy group is questioning the feasibility of the province’s plan to phase out all new gas vehicle sales by 2035.

Published by not-for-profit Resource Works on Tuesday (April 30), the report claims B.C. doesn’t have the infrastructure or power supply for its intended swift shift to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs).

Electric cars are the future, and each year we've seen automakers add more EVs to their lineups. Everyone is working on electric vehicles, from well-established existing manufacturers to new names such as Lucid, Canoo, and Rivian. We've compiled a list of every electric vehicle, from concept to production, that isn't available yet but will be soon.

Of the eight provinces and territories that offer their own electric vehicle rebates, the Northwest Territories offers the most. There, you can get up to $7,500 back on your new electric car – so, combined with $5,000 from Ottawa, you could save $12,500 off the price of a new EV there.

The global auto industry is undergoing a sea change, with implications for the energy sector, as electrification is set to avoid the need for 5 million barrels of oil a day by 2030.

If you’re in the market for a new car and deciding between a traditional gas-powered car, a hybrid or maybe an electric vehicle, but you have questions. General Motors has a new tool that allows you to ask an EV expert. 

Drivers are embracing electric vehicles faster than industry analysts had expected, and sales are booming. But those e-wheelers will need somewhere to charge up, creating an infrastructure problem much less glamorous than the latest electrified sports car. 

  The coronavirus pandemic has slowed auto development and production, but manufacturers’ plans to introduce electric vehicles (EVs) continue unabated. In fact, dozens of pure electric models are set to debut by the end of 2024. 

  According to Brendan Sweeney, who has spent decades researching Canada's automotive sector, the industry has now moved away from an existential threat to a stunning new opportunity. Not only does the country have established automotive parts and assembly manufacturing, but uniquely, it also has the essential ingredients to create the new electric battery infrastructure. 

  The number of Canadians looking to buy electric vehicles (EVs) in 2022 has hit its highest level yet, according to the latest EY Mobility Consumer Index. It shows that 46% of respondents planning to buy a car will choose an EV, up 11% per cent from 2021.  

 New data from Statistics Canada show that 65,253 new battery-only and plug-in hybrid electric cars were registered across Canada during the first nine months of 2021, more than the number registered across 12 months in any previous year. 

 Currently there are about 500 electric vehicles on the road in Nova Scotia, but the province has just passed legislation making it mandatory for 30 per cent of all new car sales to be zero-emission vehicles by 2030. 

The Detroit-based company General Motors says it plans to install 40,000 stations across the U.S. and Canada over the next year, part of a pledge to  spend $750 million US to beef up its electric vehicle infrastructure by  2025. 

After an intense and brief campaign, Canada has a new, old government:  the Liberal Party’s minority government has been upheld and now the  clean transport industry is ready to hold all the parties to their  climate-crisis and emission-reducing pledges. 

These EVs aren't for sale yet but are in various stages from concept to production—and perhaps a few may never see the light of day. 

The network will include fast chargers and waypoint Level 2 AC chargers.

A new type of battery could finally make electric cars as convenient and cheap as gas ones.