Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta

Category: Alberta

  • EVAA Interviewed by the National Observer

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    EVAA Interviewed by the National Observer The Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta (EVAA) interviewed by Clayton Keim of the National Observer. It’s a great article highlighting some of the frustrations of EV drivers. As we move forward, we hope that these frustrations will decrease to make it easier for new & existing EV drivers. https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/08/08/news/ev-drivers-frustrated-inconsistent-prices-times-charging-stations…

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

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    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

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    [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…

  • FortisAlberta – Supporting EVAA and EVs in Alberta

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    We are extremely excited to announce FortisAlberta as our newest Supporter! We are even more excited to announce their EV Smart Charging Pilot. EV-owning FortisAlberta customers can earn $150 while also helping FortisAlberta better understand the impact EV charging has on our infrastructure. Hyundai EV-owning FortisAlberta customers can now take part in FortisAlberta’s EV Smart…

  • Map of EVs in Alberta

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    Ever wonder what area’s of Alberta have the most EVs? Wonder no more! Battery Electric Vehicle registrations by FSA (first 3 digits of your postal code) mapped below. PHEVs aren’t tracked separately by the Ministry (they count them as hybrids) so unfortunately that data is unavailable. Data is as of March 31, 2021 and comes…

  • Dealer markups of EVs

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    There have been multiple reports of dealers marking up EVs, sometimes modestly, and other times, like in this case of an F150, egregiously. Some would say this is how free markets work. We at the EVAA are curious if any Albertans have paid over MSRP for the EV? On one hand, life happens, and perhaps…

  • EVs Out And About in Alberta

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    We often hear that EVs are just city cars – they aren’t any good for road trips. Here are some EVs road tripping through the province!

  • EVAA on Danielle Smith talk radio

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    EVAA Director William York was on the Danielle Smith radio show on 770 CHQR today.

  • Zero-emission transport trucks set to hit Alberta roads

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    The CBC is reporting that a pilot project, led by Alberta Motor Transport Association, will see two hydrogen powered semi trucks roaming Alberta’s roadways (predominantly the QE2 between Calgary and Edmonton). We certainly hope the project is a success and shows the industry that fossil fuel powered vehicles are no longer the optimum choice.  

  • Alberta removes carbon tax & interview with EV owner

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    Global News did a story on Alberta cutting the carbon tax. They called attention to a study from the International Energy Agency that found that due to low gas prices, Canadians are driving the least fuel-efficient vehicles in the world while in turn emitting the most CO2. As part of the news coverage, they went…