{"id":82237,"date":"2025-05-06T09:04:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T13:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=82237"},"modified":"2025-05-06T09:04:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T13:04:09","slug":"plugn-drive-leads-test-drive-registration-and-joins-key-condo-charging-panel-at-the-ev-charging-expo-may-14-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=82237","title":{"rendered":"Plug\u2019n Drive Leads Test Drive Registration and Joins Key Condo Charging Panel at the EV &amp; Charging EXPO May 14-15"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- added tj - to add the single post thumbnail --><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FwaIZ1LXgAAULro.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive responsive--full alignright featured-post-single-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FwaIZ1LXgAAULro.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FwaIZ1LXgAAULro-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FwaIZ1LXgAAULro-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/>\t\t<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Showcasing clean transportation solutions and offering expert guidance to support Canada\u2019s shift to zero-emission mobility<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Toronto, Ontario, May 5, 2025 \u2013 <\/strong>Plug\u2019n Drive is excited to return to Electric Autonomy\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/evandchargingexpo.com\/\">EV &amp; Charging Expo<\/a>, this year, once again leading the Ride &amp; Drive registration for passenger and commercial vehicle test drive, as well as speaking on an important panel about EV charging in condos and strata. \u00a0The event is being held in Hall A at the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place, 100 Princes\u2019 Blvd. #1, Toronto, ON\u00a0 M6K 3C3, on May 14 and 15, 2025.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Register with Plug\u2019n Drive to Get Behind the Wheel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Experience some of the latest in electric and hydrogen cars, vans and trucks on a five-and-a-half minute 1.8 km outdoor track on public roads. The Ride &amp; Drive vehicle line-up includes over a dozen vehicles and features vans, trucks, SUVs and cars from brands like Ford, Jeep, Kia, Ram, Rizon, Toyota and Volkswagen.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhether you\u2019re searching for your next personal vehicle, or evaluating sustainable options for your business or fleet, the EV &amp; Charging Expo is the ideal place to get behind the wheel,\u201d said Tracy Walden, Plug\u2019n Drive\u2019s Vice-President of Engagement. \u201cIt\u2019s a pressure-free environment to explore options that are available and to find out what they offer in terms of comfort, performance, function, and long-term cost savings\u2014whether you\u2019re driving for daily errands or managing a fleet.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ride &amp; Drive Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Secure your preferred time and <a href=\"https:\/\/evandchargingexpo.com\/test-drives\/\">vehicle<\/a> for a test drive by visiting the Ride &amp; Drive registration desks in the North West corner of the Expo hall. Test drivers must be 21 with a valid full\/unrestricted Class G driver\u2019s license.<\/p>\n<p>Hours for the test track are:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 9:00 am-4:30 pm<\/li>\n<li>Thursday, May 15, 2025, 9:15am-4:45 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Vehicles available for <a href=\"https:\/\/evandchargingexpo.com\/test-drives\">test drive include the following* <\/a>(* subject to change):<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ford E-Transit<\/li>\n<li>Ford F-150 Lightning<\/li>\n<li>Ford Mach-E<\/li>\n<li>Jeep Wagoneer S BEV<\/li>\n<li>Kia EV9<\/li>\n<li>Kia Niro EV<\/li>\n<li>Ram ProMaster EV<\/li>\n<li>Rizon e18L<\/li>\n<li>Toyota Miria XLE<\/li>\n<li>Toyota bZ4X<\/li>\n<li>Volkswagen ID. Buzz<\/li>\n<li>And more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t Miss the Condo\/Strata Charging Panel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Plug\u2019n Drive President and CEO, Cara Clairman, will speak on a timely and important panel titled<strong><em> Legal Rights &amp; Policies for EV Charging in Condos and Strata<\/em><\/strong>. This expert panel will explore what condo and strata residents, tenants, boards, and property managers need to know about:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigating the legal process for securing charger approvals<\/li>\n<li>Understanding board responsibilities and owner rights<\/li>\n<li>Managing shared charging infrastructure and avoiding costly retrofits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cAt Plug\u2019n Drive, we\u2019ve seen how essential condo and multi-unit residential charging is to accelerating EV adoption across Canada,\u201d said Cara Clairman, President and CEO of Plug\u2019n Drive. \u201cThat\u2019s why we\u2019re excited to be working with Clean Energy Canada on an updated version of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/publications\/\">Make Your Condo EV Ready guide<\/a>\u2014set to launch later this year\u2014to provide even clearer, more actionable guidance for navigating the shift to electric.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media and Public Invited to Engage with Plug\u2019n Drive<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Plug\u2019n Drive representatives will be available to <strong>media and the public <\/strong>throughout the duration of the Expo. Journalists, industry professionals, and attendees are encouraged to check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/evandchargingexpo.com\/schedule\/\">Expo program<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/evandchargingexpo.com\/\">register to attend<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/evandchargingexpo.com\/test-drives\/\">visit the test drive feature<\/a> where you can ask questions, take a test drive.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not Going? Check Out These Other Test Drive Events<\/h2>\n<p>The test drives at the Expo are a complement to Plug\u2019n Drive\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/evs-are-for-everyone\/\"><strong><em>EVs are for EVeryone Cross Canada Tour<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong> a nationwide initiative aimed at encouraging the transition to clean transportation by raising awareness and access to education and hands-on experiences to Canadians coast to coast.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch for a Tour event coming near you this summer!<\/h2>\n<p><strong>MEET Western Canada 2025<\/strong><strong\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>MEET Eastern Canada 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/plugndrive.ca\/meet-orangeville\">May 1-18 MEET Orangeville ON<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/meet-sudbury\">May 22-Jun 8 MEET Sudbury ON<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Jun 12-22 MEET Gatineau QC<\/li>\n<li>Jun 26-Jul 13 MEET L\u2019Ancienne-Lorette QC<\/li>\n<li>Jul 17-Aug 3 MEET Grand Falls NB<\/li>\n<li>Aug 7-24 MEET Halifax\/Dartmouth NS<\/li>\n<li>Aug 28-Sep 14 MEET Moncton NB<\/li>\n<li>Sep 18-Oct 5 MEET Rimouski QC<\/li>\n<li>Oct 9-26 MEET Quebec City QC<\/li>\n<li>Oct 30-Nov 16 MEET St-J\u00e9r\u00f4me QC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-b4f65b5f wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PartiallyFunded_NRCan-RNCan-Wordmark-1024x176-1.jpg ,https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PartiallyFunded_NRCan-RNCan-Wordmark-1024x176-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PartiallyFunded_NRCan-RNCan-Wordmark-1024x176-1.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PartiallyFunded_NRCan-RNCan-Wordmark-1024x176-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-19468\" width=\"607\" height=\"104\" title=\"PartiallyFunded_NRCan-RNCan-Wordmark-1024x176\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Plug\u2019n Drive<\/h2>\n<p>Plug\u2019n Drive is a not-for-profit organization accelerating EV adoption in Canada to maximize the environmental and economic benefits of an electrified transportation sector. Our vision is to help Canada achieve its goal of 100% electric vehicle sales by 2035 or earlier. Since 2011, we have made incredible strides in our mission through a variety of consumer education programs, including the launch of the world\u2019s first Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre (EVDC) in Toronto, the Electric Vehicle Roadshow event series as well as the Mobile EV Education Trailer (MEET). Our corporate partnerships include EV auto manufacturers, utilities, EV charger manufacturers, and others. For more information about Plug\u2019n Drive\u2019s programs, services, and events, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/plugndrive.ca\">plugndrive.ca<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lp.constantcontactpages.com\/su\/f6ww8XS\/subscribe\">sign up for our newsletter.<\/a> Join our community on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PlugNDrive\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/plugn_drive\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/plugndrive\/\">Instagram<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/plug'n-drive\">LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information or to arrange an interview please contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alan Downward<\/p>\n<p>Communications Advisor<\/p>\n<p>Plug\u2019n Drive<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:alan@plugndrive.ca\">alan@plugndrive.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(647) 449-9715<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Showcasing clean transportation solutions and offering expert guidance to support Canada\u2019s shift to zero-emission mobility Toronto, Ontario, May 5, 2025 \u2013 Plug\u2019n Drive is excited to return to Electric Autonomy\u2019s EV &amp; 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