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A non-profit committed to accelerating EV adoption. Book a test drive: linktr.ee/plugn_drive.

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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 15/07/2026
📢 MEET Muskoka will be CLOSED tomorrow! Due to poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke, the MEET will be closed on Thursday, July 16 to protect the health and safety of attendees and staff. Please keep an eye out for further updates: plugndrive.ca/meet-muskoka/
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 01/07/2026
Happy Canada day! With over 10,000 free EV test drives every year, we are excited to be a part of Canada's path to an electrified and sustainable future. #CanadaDay #ElectricVehicles #CleanTransportation
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 30/06/2026
On June 24 2026, Cara Clairman (President and CEO of Plug’n Drive) took part in the Opening Symposium of the Toronto Meeting on the Economics of Climate Change to discuss the importance of electric vehicle adoption and manufacturing in Canada's energy transition.
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 25/06/2026
Come celebrate Pride month with the Plug’n Drive team on June 28 from 2 pm to 6 pm. Keep an eye out for us & pick up a free Electrify Your Ride booklet along the way, full of information on EVs & the latest electrified models. www.plugndrive.ca/event/community-e…
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 24/06/2026
You don't need a single-family home to own an EV. Most apartment-dwelling owners use a mix: workplace chargers, public Level 2 stations, and DC fast chargers near home. Some condo buildings now offer EV-ready parking.
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 23/06/2026
Are you interested in test driving an EV? Come to Plug’n Drive’s EV Roadshow in Okotoks, AB today at the Laranja Chemical Corporation from 10 am to 5 pm to test drive EVs for free in a welcoming, sales-free environment. Visit: www.plugndrive.ca/event/ev-roadshow…
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 23/06/2026
Are you passionate about EVs? Plug’n Drive is hiring EV Ambassadors for MEET Québec City and Montréal to help support EV education and test drives at the Mobile EV Education Trailer (MEET). Interested in joining the team? Apply now: www.plugndrive.ca/careers
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 19/06/2026
Plug’n Drive CEO Cara Clairman will join the EV Panel at the Toronto Meeting on the Economics of Climate (TMEC) on June 24 at the EY Tower in Toronto. Get insights on EV adoption and manufacturing. Learn more: www.plugndrive.ca/event/ev-panel-at…
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 19/06/2026
Free EV test drives are coming to Pickering! Join Plug’n Drive’s EV ambassadors for free test drives at the EV Roadshow: Pickering at Intellimeter Canada on Wednesday, June 24, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Find out more: www.plugndrive.ca/event/ev-roadshow… #PlugnDrive
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 18/06/2026
Join us at the County of Simcoe EV Roadshow on Tuesday, June 23, from 10 AM to 6 PM at the County of Simcoe Administration Centre to get behind the wheel of an EV and have all your EV questions answered. Find out more: www.plugndrive.ca/event/ev-roadshow… #PlugnDrive
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 18/06/2026
Plug’n Drive’s Mobile EV Education Trailer (MEET) in Muskoka has officially opened today. Stop by the Muskoka Lumber Community Centre from June 18 to July 26, 10 am to 5 pm, to test drive an EV, connect with our EV ambassadors, and experience the latest in electric vehicle technology.
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 16/06/2026
"What about the battery?" is one of the questions we hear most. Standard EV battery warranties in Canada are 8 years or 160,000 km — and real-world data shows most modern EV batteries are still operating well past warranty.
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 13/06/2026
As part of our MEET Guelph tour, Plug’n Drive brought the EV Roadshow to NAPA AUTOPRO – Fairview Tire in Burlington, presented locally by NAPA Powered by NexDrive. A big thank you to Powered by NexDrive, NAPA AUTOPRO – Fairview Tire, and everyone who stopped by to learn more about EVs.
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 12/06/2026
Free EV test drives are coming to Cobourg! Join us at the Northumberland Electric Vehicle & Sustainability Event on Sunday, June 14, from 10 AM to 4 PM at Northumberland Mall. Location: Northumberland Mall, 1111 Elgin St. West, Cobourg North parking lot, between Boston Pizza and LCBO
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 10/06/2026
8 of 2026's newest EVs: Silverado EV, IONIQ 5 & 9, Cadillac OPTIQ, Toyota bZ, Prius PHEV, Volvo XC60 PHEV, and Nissan LEAF. All free to test drive at IKEA Calgary, June 11 to July 19, Thursday to Sunday. Book: www.plugndrive.ca/meet-calgary
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 08/06/2026
Calgary, we're back ⚡ The Mobile EV Education Trailer is at IKEA Calgary June 11 to July 19. Free EV test drives, Thursday to Sunday, 10 to 5. Come ask our EV owners anything. Book: www.plugndrive.ca/meet-calgary
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 05/06/2026
Cara Clairman, President and CEO of Plug’n Drive, joined Jiri Skopek, Architect and Smart Community Planner; Derek Lim Soo, CEO of Peak Power; and Carter Li, CEO of SWTCH, for a thoughtful conversation on how EV charging at Toronto Climate Week. Thank you to all participants! #TorontoClimateWeek
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 04/06/2026
A few moments from the last couple of weekends in Guelph. We have two more to go at the Victoria Road Recreation Centre. Book your free test drive online or stop by the next two weekends. www.plugndrive.ca/meet-guelph
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 03/06/2026
EV Roadshow Today June 3 Wednesday: EV Roadshow with BC Hydro 10 am - 5 pm Port Moody Recreation Centre @ 300 Ioco Rd, Port Moody, BC
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 03/06/2026
Cold weather is the second-most-common EV question we get. The honest answer: yes, EVs work in Canadian winters. Range typically drops 10–30% at extreme temperatures, and pre-conditioning the battery (warming it before you drive while still plugged in) recovers most of the loss.
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 01/06/2026
What a great weekend we had in Surrey for our MEET event. Next weekend, starting on Thursday, is your last chance to test drive an EV at this location. Book online at: www.plugndrive.ca/meet-surrey or just stop by.
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 01/06/2026
MEET Muskoka is hiring EV Ambassadors! - Muskoka Lumber Community Centre - June 18 – July 26, 2026 - Thursdays to Sundays, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM - $20/hour Must be 21+ with a full licence Interested in joining the team? Apply now: www.plugndrive.ca/careers/ #PlugNDrive #MEETMuskoka #MuskokaJobs
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 01/06/2026
EV Roadshow Today June 1 Monday: EV Roadshow with BC Hydro 10 am - 5 pm Langley Events Centre @ 7888 200 St, Langley Twp, BC
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 29/05/2026
Plug’n Drive is excited to attend Electrify Regina, hosted by the Saskatchewan Electric Vehicle Association! - Bunge International Trade Centre - Saturday, May 30 - 10 AM – 5 PM - Free admission Visit our website for more; www.plugndrive.ca/event/ev-roadshow…
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 27/05/2026
EV Roadshow Today May 27 Wednesday: EV Roadshow with BC Hydro 10 am - 5 pm Surrey Panorama Place @ 5577 153A Street, Surrey, BC
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 27/05/2026
There are over 110 electric vehicle models available to Canadians today. Most people can name about five. The Discovery Centre exists for the gap in between — come compare several side by side, in one afternoon, with paid ambassadors who don't earn commission. Free 45-minute sessions.
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 22/05/2026
WE’RE HIRING EV AMBASSADORS IN CALGARY! Passionate about electric vehicles? Join Plug’n Drive’s MEET Calgary team this summer and help Canadians experience EVs firsthand through free test drives and EV education. Apply now: 👉 www.plugndrive.ca/careers/
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 19/05/2026
The math people don't expect: most Canadian EV drivers save up to $3,000 per year on fuel compared to a similar gas vehicle. Over five years, that's $15,000 — enough to pay back a Level 2 home charger many times over. Want to run your own numbers? We'll do it with you, free, in 45 minutes.
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 15/05/2026
Level up your home charging ⚡ SWTCH is offering a free Level 2 charger with cash-back rewards for homeowners. Explore this program and other home charging opportunities: www.plugndrive.ca/ev-home-charging-…
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 14/05/2026
We have arrived in Guelph, Now til June 14th. www.plugndrive.ca/meet-guelph
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 14/05/2026
From May 14 to June 14, 2026, Guelph residents will have the chance to experience the latest models of electric vehicles in a sales-free, no pressure environment. Book your EV test drive experience: www.plugndrive.ca/meet-guelph
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 14/05/2026
What you can actually do at our Surrey trailer this month: test drive multiple EVs in one visit, run the BC rebate math with a real person, ask anything you want without a sales pitch, and bring the kids (8 and up can ride along). All of it is free. We're at Central City through June 7. Thur to Sun.
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 13/05/2026
The most common EV myth: that you'll spend your weekends hunting for chargers. The reality is most Canadian EV owners plug in at home overnight and start every morning with a full battery.
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 12/05/2026
Week 1 of MEET Surrey was electric! Book your test drive experience to learn more about electric vehicles and take the newest models for a spin: www.plugndrive.ca/meet-surrey
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 08/05/2026
Range is the #1 question we hear at the Discovery Centre. Here's the short answer: most new EVs sold in Canada now offer over 400 km of range — and the average Canadian commute is around 30 km round-trip. Come find out for yourself. Free, no salespeople. plugndrive.ca/book
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 06/05/2026
From May 7 to June 7, 2026, Plug’n Drive is bringing its Mobile EV Education Trailer (MEET) to Central City, giving Surrey residents the chance to experience the latest models of electric vehicles. Book your EV test drive experience: www.plugndrive.ca/meet-surrey
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 04/05/2026
Plug'n Drive's President and CEO, Cara Clairman, will be on TVO's The Rundown tonight at 8 p.m ET alongside Lindsay Wiginton, Managing Consultant at Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors. Tune in for an insightful discussion about EVs, cost savings, infrastructure, and more.
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 29/04/2026
Smart Grids Canada 2026 starts today, and we’re on-site in Calgary ready to get delegates behind the wheel. Our team is set up and offering test drives all day, giving attendees the chance to experience electrification firsthand at one of Canada’s leading smart energy events.
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 24/04/2026
On Earth Day, we had the privilege of celebrating our 15th Anniversary surrounded by the people who have made this journey possible — our families, partners, supporters, industry leaders, advocates, and community members who have believed in this mission from the very beginning.
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 22/04/2026
Happy Earth Day from all of us at Plug'n Drive!
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 21/04/2026
We published our Make Your Condo EV Ready Guide to help the millions of Canadians who live in condos overcome the unique challenges that have long limited their access to at-home EV charging. Download our Make Your Condo EV Ready Guide: www.plugndrive.ca/resources/make-yo…
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 20/04/2026
Thinking about going electric? ⚡ Our Electrify Your Ride booklet is your free guide for everything EVs. Our 2026 edition is available now. Grab a copy when you visit a Plug’n Drive event or download our online version here: ow.ly/ezh750Y8Xes
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 11/04/2026
See you this weekend at the Edmonton Auto Experience! Our EV Ambassadors are on site to answer your questions and facilitate drives. Don’t miss out — the auto experience wraps up April 12.
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 09/04/2026
To celebrate the continued growth of electric vehicle adoption, Green P is offering free EV charging across its entire network during Earth Week! From April 20-24, simply plug in and power up at any of Green P’s charging stations. Plug'n Drive is proud to have Green P as an Accelerator Sponsor ⚡️
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 08/04/2026
What an electric start to Electric Autonomy's EV and Charging Expo ⚡️ With renewed funding from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Plug’n Drive will continue delivering hands-on EV education and test drives through the EVs are for EVeryone Cross-Canada Tour.
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 08/04/2026
Plug’n Drive a annoncé que Ressources naturelles Canada (RNCan) prolonge le financement de la Tournée pancanadienne Les VE vont partout. Communiqué de presse : www.plugndrive.ca/plugn-drive-etend…
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 08/04/2026
Plug'n Drive is pleased to announce that Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has extended funding for the EVs Are for EVeryone Cross-Canada Tour. Media Release: www.plugndrive.ca/plugn-drive-expan…
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 06/04/2026
Plug’n Drive is bringing EV test drives to the Edmonton Auto Experience, April 9–12, 2026. The Auto Experience is an immersive event where attendees can experience the latest electric vehicles and automotive innovation firsthand. Learn more: www.plugndrive.ca/event/edmonton-au…
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 02/04/2026
Charging at home just got even better ⚡ SWTCH is offering a free Level 2 charger plus cash-back rewards for homeowners. Discover this and other EV home charging programs: www.plugndrive.ca/ev-home-charging-…
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 01/04/2026
Join us at Electric Autonomy’s EV & Charging Expo 2026 from April 8-9. Plug’n Drive is proud to return as the Test Drive Partner for the event! Learn more: www.plugndrive.ca/event/ev-and-char…
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