{"id":83190,"date":"2025-08-14T09:45:06","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T13:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=83190"},"modified":"2025-08-14T09:45:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T13:45:06","slug":"plugn-drives-cross-canada-ev-tour-returns-to-edmonton-with-free-test-drives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=83190","title":{"rendered":"Plug\u2019n Drive\u2019s Cross-Canada EV Tour Returns to Edmonton with Free Test Drives &#8211; Plug&#8217;n Drive Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- added tj - to add the single post thumbnail --><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG202508071100582-scaled.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\/08\/IMG202508071100582-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG202508071100582-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG202508071100582-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG202508071100582-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG202508071100582-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG202508071100582-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\/>\t\t<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From August 21 to September 7, Experience EVs Firsthand and Have Your Questions Answered by Local Experts<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Edmonton, AB, August 14, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 After making a stop at the Edmonton Motor Show in April, Plug\u2019n Drive\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/evs-are-for-everyone\/\">EVs are for EVeryone Cross-Canada Tour<\/a> is back in Edmonton, this time with its Mobile EV Education Trailer (MEET) and a fleet of new electric vehicles (EVs) for no-pressure test drives in the area.<\/p>\n<p>The upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/meet-edmonton\/\">MEET Edmonton<\/a> will give local drivers the chance to get behind the wheel of various all-electric vehicles as well as plug-in hybrids, including electric pickups and SUVs. Visitors will be able to speak with local EV owners about what it\u2019s like to drive an EV year-round \u2013 an invaluable resource for EV-curious consumers.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to the Tour\u2019s National Champion sponsor, RBC, attendees can also discover <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/car-loans\/campaign\/ev-avion\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to earn <strong>15,000 Avion points<\/strong><\/a> when they finance an eligible electric vehicle with RBC before September 5, 2025 \u2014 a rewarding way to make the switch to electric.<\/p>\n<p>Every Thursday to Sunday between August 21 and September 7, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/meet-edmonton\/\">MEET Edmonton<\/a> will be hosted at <strong>NAPA Auto Parts \u2013<\/strong><strong> Edmonton (East), at 5013-127 Ave. N.W., Edmonton, AB \u00a0T5A 0B4<\/strong>. Test drives will be available from 10 am to 5 pm during those days. Online reservations for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/meet-edmonton\/\">MEET Edmonton<\/a> are recommended, though walk ups are welcome as well. Drivers must be at least 21 years old, with a valid driver\u2019s license.<\/p>\n<p>Plug\u2019n Drive\u2019s EVs are for EVeryone Tour is a landmark initiative bringing electric vehicle education and hands-on test drive experiences to communities across Canada. As the National Site Sponsor, NexDrive Powered by NAPA supports the Tour through its network of certified locations, each equipped with the tools and training needed to service electric and hybrid vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNAPA Canada shops have long been the go-to place for vehicle parts and service,\u201d said Yves Racette, Director of NAPA\u2019s High Voltage\/NexDrive development program. \u201cNow with NexDrive, we\u2019re making sure that our customers can be confident that these facilities and technicians are equipped and trained to repair any type of electrified vehicle.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/meet-edmonton\/\">MEET Edmonton<\/a> is the seventh Western MEET of Plug\u2019n Drive\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/evs-are-for-everyone\/\">EVs are for EVeryone Cross-Canada Tour<\/a> in 2025.<\/p>\n<p><strong>List of EVs available for test driving (subject to change)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV<\/strong> \u2013 All-Wheel Drive Electric Pickup Truck<\/li>\n<li><strong>2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5<\/strong> \u2013 All-Wheel Drive Battery Electric SUV<\/li>\n<li><strong>2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6<\/strong> \u2013 Battery Electric Sedan<\/li>\n<li><strong>2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV<\/strong> \u2013 Plug-in Hybrid SUV<\/li>\n<li><strong>2024 Volvo XC60 AWD<\/strong> \u2013 All-Wheel Drive Plug-in Hybrid SUV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A key benefit of these test drives is the helpful knowledge of Plug\u2019n Drive\u2019s EV Ambassadors, who will facilitate the test drives. Many of them are EV owners themselves and members of local EV groups and can talk to test drivers about their own experiences with EVs and local charging infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhether you\u2019re looking at an all-electric pickup truck, SUV, sedan, or a plug-in hybrid vehicle, the best way to experience them is from behind the wheel,\u201d said Angie Thomas, EV Ambassador Team Leader for MEET Edmonton. \u201cPlus, there will be EV Ambassadors there that own their own EVs and will be able to answer questions about EV ownership with no sales pressure or commitment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours for test drives at MEET Edmonton<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thursday August 21 to Sunday August 24, 2025, 10 am-5 pm<\/li>\n<li>Thursday August 28 to Sunday August 31, 2025, 10 am-5 pm<\/li>\n<li>Thursday September 4 to Sunday September 7, 2025, 10 am-5 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>EV Roadshows in various NAPA shops nearby in Edmonton<\/strong><strong> and Sherwood Park<\/strong><strong\/><\/p>\n<p>As part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/meet-edmonton\/\">MEET Edmonton<\/a>, there will be additional EV Roadshows taking place at various NAPA locations in the area. There will be test drives available on a first come, first served basis (no pre-booking).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/event\/ev-roadshow-sherwood-park\/\"><strong>EV Roadshow in Sherwood Park at NAPA Auto Parts \u2013 NAPA Sherwood Park<\/strong><\/a><strong\/><\/p>\n<p>Monday, August 25 @ 10 am-5 pm<\/p>\n<p>NAPA Auto Parts \u2013 NAPA Sherwood Park<\/p>\n<p>10 Main Blvd., Sherwood Park, AB T8A 3W8<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/event\/ev-roadshow-edmonton-computerized-autopro\/\"><strong>EV Roadshow in Edmonton at NAPA AUTOPRO \u2013 Computerized AUTOPRO<\/strong><\/a><strong\/><\/p>\n<p>Tuesday, August 26 @ 10 am-5 pm<\/p>\n<p>NAPA AUTOPRO \u2013 Computerized AUTOPRO<\/p>\n<p>9010 58 Ave. N.W., Edmonton, AB \u00a0T6E 6A9<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/event\/ev-roadshow-edmonton\/\"><strong>EV Roadshow in Edmonton \u2013 NAPA Auto Parts \u2013 NAPA Edmonton \u2013 Main Counter<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><strong\/><\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, September 3 @ 10 am-5 pm<\/p>\n<p>NAPA Auto Parts \u2013 NAPA Edmonton \u2013 Main Counter<\/p>\n<p>17310 111 Ave. N.W., Edmonton, AB \u00a0T5S 0A8<\/p>\n<p>For more about the Tour\u2019s visit to Edmonton, read the <em>Edmonton Journal<\/em> feature: <a href=\"https:\/\/edmontonjournal.com\/sponsored\/plugn-drives-electric-vehicle-education-tour-powers-into-edmonton-and-moncton-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plug\u2019n Drive\u2019s Electric Vehicle Education Tour Powers into Edmonton and Moncton<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anticipated Upcoming Tour Schedule <strong\/><\/h2>\n<p>MEET Eastern Canada 2025<\/p>\n<p>MEET Western Canada 2025<\/p>\n<p>Learn about Plug\u2019n Drive\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/evs-are-for-everyone\/\">EVs are for Everyone Cross-Canada Tour<\/a>.<\/p>\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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plugndrive.ca<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lp.constantcontactpages.com\/su\/f6ww8XS\/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sign up for our newsletter.<\/a> Join our community on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PlugNDrive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/plugn_drive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/plugndrive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/plug'n-drive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information or to arrange an interview please contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Alan Downward<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Communications Advisor, Plug\u2019n Drive<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:alan@plugndrive.ca\">alan@plugndrive.ca<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>(647) 449-9715<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From August 21 to September 7, Experience EVs Firsthand and Have Your Questions Answered by Local Experts Edmonton, AB, August 14, 2025 \u2013 After making a stop at the Edmonton Motor Show in April, Plug\u2019n Drive\u2019s EVs are for EVeryone Cross-Canada Tour is back in Edmonton, this time with its Mobile EV Education Trailer (MEET) [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":83191,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-83190","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-e-cars"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/83190","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=83190"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/83190\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/83191"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=83190"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=83190"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=83190"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}