Author: Andrew Batiuk

  • Tesla Model Y earns high praise from RCMP after one year on the job

    Tesla Model Y earns high praise from RCMP after one year on the job

    “the Model Y is always being the first car signed out”   “Despite many who thought the Model Y would be a bad choice for the RCMP and that it would run out of battery in the middle of a chase, battery life has not been an issue. In fact, during the first year of…

  • Alberta’s Grid – What Happened, What’s Next, & What About EVs?

    Alberta’s Grid – What Happened, What’s Next, & What About EVs?

    This weekend was an interesting one as an EV advocate in Alberta. Alberta’s power grid dominated the headlines – ‘we are out of power, everyone panic, will there be blackouts during the coldest period in quite some time?’ I’ve seen a lot of speculation and, frankly, misinformation about what caused the situation, and specifically to…

  • EVAA Supports Federal Zero-Emission Vehicle Regulations

    EVAA Supports Federal Zero-Emission Vehicle Regulations

    The Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta (EVAA) is in full support of the federal zero-emission vehicle regulations, an important step towards a cleaner, sustainable future. This initiative includes options such as fuel cell vehicles, aligning with Alberta’s industry, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) that address particular use cases where battery electric vehicles (BEVs) may…

  • Annual EV Sales pass 1M in the U.S.A.

    Electric vehicle (EV) sales in the United States have reached a significant landmark, exceeding 1 million units for the first time. This achievement is noteworthy. Amidst recent discussions suggesting a potential slowdown in EV sales, this development reinforces the enduring presence and growth of electric vehicles.

  • Local EV reaches 500,000km

    Local EV reaches 500,000km

    Local owner Darryl Kolewaski posted about reaching 500,000KM on his Tesla Model S (original battery). What a glorious location to cross that milestone, Alberta’s wonderous Jasper National Park. We’ve been keeping an eye on this vehicles progress – and it is exciting to now be marching towards 1 million KMs! Do you think it will…

  • Cybertruck Arrives in Canada! (Should’ve been Calgary!)

    Cybertruck Arrives in Canada! (Should’ve been Calgary!)

    The X account @Vancity_Tesla posted a photo of the first Cybertruck in a Canadian Tesla showroom – in Langle. This highly anticipated (and perhaps polarizing) EV is nearly, almost, oh so close to being actually here! Shame Tesla didn’t realize that Alberta would have been a highly fitting home for their truck.

  • Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Awareness Across the Prairies

    Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Awareness Across the Prairies The Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta (EVAA) is proud to announce the EV Prairies Action & Leadership (EV PAL). A project funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) through the Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative (ZEVAI) and in partnership with communities across Alberta, including the Cities of Calgary, Edmonton…

  • List of Available EVs

    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Here is a (partial) list of EVs available in the Canadian market. While we update this information periodically, in the ever changing EV landscape, please use this as a starting point, and confirm details…

  • The 2023 Genesis GV60 Is a Crazy Quirky EV From the Future

    Doug DeMuro offers his take on the Genesis GV60… one especially quirky EV.

  • Global Vehicle Sales – 3 EVs In The Top 20!

        The Tesla Model 3 hits Global top 10 best-selling cars in 2021. Full ranking 3 EVs ranked in the top 20 for global vehicle sales. Tesla has spots #9 with the Model 3 and #19 with the Y. #20 was the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV. This will be an interesting list to watch next…