Tesla has made major changes to its Supercharging in Canada, as billing now takes place in kWh instead of billing by the minute. Numerous Tesla owners spotted the change that took place on Thursday morning on X and Reddit. Tesla North can confirm the change has taken place as the Tesla app is showing charging […]
BC Hydro emailed customers on Tuesday morning to announce on July 28, an application was submitted to the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) requesting an increase in current rates for public electric vehicle (EV) charging rates. The utility powers electricity for residents in B.C., Canada. The proposal seeks slightly higher charges than the existing interim rates […]
Image credit: Joe Carr on Facebook Tesla has unveiled its first service center on Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada, located in the suburb of Langford west of the province’s capital city of Victoria. Previously, any major Tesla repairs required customers to take a ferry over to the Lower Mainland. But that has all changed. The grand […]
In a significant move towards sustainable public transportation, Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, Rob Fleming, B.C. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Erinn Pinkerton, President and CEO of BC Transit, jointly announced an investment exceeding $395.5 million CAD ($300 million USD). This funding will be directed towards supporting […]
Tesla’s Model 3 sales have significantly contributed to the record-breaking performance of Canada’s Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program in June. Texas-based Tesla delivered 4,096 qualifying Model 3s to Canadian customers during the month, making up nearly a third of eligible zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) delivered. In second place was the Chevy Bolt EUV at 939, […]
The Canadian province of Manitoba has pledged $100,000 CAD ($75,860 USD) in support of SpaceX’s Starlink technology, aimed at facilitating better connectivity for remote First Nations communities, announced Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen. The funds, provided through the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund (CPF), will enable collaboration between the Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police and Manitoba […]
A new Tesla location is ready to open its doors in Langford, British Columbia, Canada. The big event will happen on July 27, 2023, starting at 2 PM. Tesla sent an email to customers inviting them to RSVP to the grand opening, according to an email received by Tesla North. The store, found at 2361 […]
Stellantis and LG Energy Solution announced on Wednesday that they have reached a binding financing agreement with the governments of Canada and Ontario, allowing them to resume construction of their electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor, Ontario. The plant, known as NextStar Energy, had halted construction earlier this year as the companies sought additional government […]
According to the second annual J.D. Power Canada Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study, the majority of Canadian consumers (66%) are either “very unlikely” or “somewhat unlikely” to consider an electric vehicle (EV) for their next purchase. The study, released today, reveals a significant 13% drop in overall EV consideration in Canada, from 47% in 2022 […]
The Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program in Canada saw a record number of vehicle deliveries in May, with four brands shipping over 1,000 eligible battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles during the month. According to Transport Canada, over 10,000 Canadians took advantage of the federal rebate program in May, surpassing the previous monthly high set […]
SpaceX currently still has a Starlink hardware offer for ‘rural’ Canada (we say this loosely as many addresses not considered rural qualify) at just $199 CAD, down from the regular price of $759 CAD. Starlink costs $140/month for service and recently, SpaceX updated its Canadian version of the website to detail speed expectations for new […]
FedEx Express Canada has made strides towards a greener future with the launch of its first 50 BrightDrop Zevo 600 electric delivery vehicles. The event held in Toronto, Ontario, today was attended by high-profile figures, including Victor Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, and Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of […]
According to the parliamentary budget officer, Canada’s exclusive contract with Volkswagen, for the establishment of an electric-vehicle battery plant in southwestern Ontario, will cost the federal government an estimated $16.3 billion over the next decade. This figure surpasses the government’s initial projections, which accounted for a $700 million capital investment and up to $13.2 billion […]
A pivotal announcement from electric vehicle (EV) charging leader FLO revealed plans to offer Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) across its network of stations. The move, prompted by multiple automakers’ adoption of the NACS, is expected to alleviate EV drivers’ confusion over disparate charging hardware. The news comes after GM followed Ford’s footsteps to adopt […]
Tesla has cancelled orders for some Model Y Long Range vehicles Canada, which appears due to its switch in production from Fremont to Giga Shanghai, according to posts in a Tesla Model Y Canadian group on Facebook. Customers affected by this change received communication from Tesla today stating that the vehicle configuration they had ordered […]
