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Banff, AB, September 4, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Drivers in the picturesque town of Banff can usher in a new season at MEET Banff, part of Plug\u2019n Drive\u2019s EVs are for EVeryone Cross-Canada Tour<\/a>, which brings a fleet of all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to communities across Canada for no-pressure test drives.<\/p>\n The upcoming MEET Banff<\/a> event gives local drivers the chance to get behind the wheel of all-electric (BEV) pickups and sedans, as well as a mix of plug-in hybrid and BEV crossovers and SUVs. Visitors will be able to speak with local EV owners about what it\u2019s like to drive an EV year-round \u2013 a super-helpful resource for EV-curious consumers.<\/p>\n Thanks to the Tour\u2019s National Champion sponsor, RBC, attendees will be able to test drive their choice from a variety of different plug-in vehicles, plus have a chance to then scan a code to win 250,000 RBC Avion points<\/a>\u00a0 from RBC \u2014 enough for an electric scooter and more.<\/p>\n Every Thursday to Sunday between September 11 and September 28, MEET Banff<\/a> will be hosted at Banff Train Station, 327 Railway Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A1<\/strong>. Test drives will be available from 10 am to 5 pm during those days. Online reservations for MEET Banff<\/a> are recommended, though walk ups are welcome. Drivers must be at least 21 years old, with a valid driver\u2019s license.<\/p>\n MEET Banff is presented by the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley<\/a>, a non-profit charitable organization promoting sustainable communities, and supported through voluntary contributions and sponsorships.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to once again partner with Plug\u2019n Drive to bring electric vehicle education and test drives to the Bow Valley through MEET Banff and MEET Canmore this fall,\u201d said Grace Gillman, Shift: Climate Transitions Coordinator with the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley.<\/p>\n \u201cShowcasing EVs at the historic Banff Train Station offers a unique way to highlight their environmental and cost benefits, while supporting the Town of Banff in advancing their climate objectives. With transportation emissions making up a significant share of our region\u2019s carbon footprint, hands-on experiences like these are key to shifting perceptions and encouraging EV adoption.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n MEET Banff<\/a> is the eighth Western MEET of Plug\u2019n Drive\u2019s EVs are for EVeryone Cross-Canada Tour<\/a> in 2025.<\/p>\n List of EVs available for test driving (subject to change)<\/strong><\/p>\n A key benefit of these test drives is the support provided by Plug\u2019n Drive\u2019s EV Ambassadors, who facilitate the drives and share their expertise. Many are EV owners themselves and active members of local EV groups, offering participants first-hand insights into electric driving and local charging infrastructure.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re happy to have such a variety of electric options from different brands to be able to sample all in one spot, especially here in the Bow Valley,\u201d said Edmund Ong, EV owner and Team Leader for MEET Banff. \u201cHaving side-by-side access to everything from an all-electric pickup truck to multiple plug-in hybrid and all-electric crossovers really helps our neighbours in the community experience how these technologies can meet their needs, and ask any questions they have about living with EVs to local EV owners.\u201d<\/p>\n Hours for test drives at MEET Banff<\/strong><\/p>\n MEET Western Canada 2025<\/p>\n MEET Eastern Canada 2025<\/p>\n Learn about Plug\u2019n Drive\u2019s EVs are for Everyone Cross-Canada Tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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 plugndrive.ca<\/a> and sign up for our newsletter.<\/a> Join our community on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, Instagram<\/a> and LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
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