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Saint-J\u00e9r\u00f4me, QC October 23, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 After seven months and 19 separate events located on both coasts and many points in between, Plug\u2019n Drive\u2019s EVs are for EVeryone Cross-Canada Tour<\/a> is headed to Saint-J\u00e9r\u00f4me with its Mobile EV Education Trailer (MEET) and a fleet of new electric vehicles (EVs), offering free test drives in the area.<\/p>\n MEET Saint-J\u00e9r\u00f4me<\/a> will be the tenth stop on the Eastern leg of the national tour. Each stop provides local drivers the chance to try various all-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, including electric pickups and SUVs. Drivers will also 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 Visitors to MEET Saint-J\u00e9r\u00f4me who test drive at least one EV will be able to scan a code or visit the contest page<\/a> to win 250,000 RBC Avion points thanks to the Tour\u2019s National Champion sponsor, RBC.<\/p>\n \u201cHands-on experience is important in any large purchasing decision,\u201d said Annie Laurin, Regional President, Regional Vice President, Laval and Laurentides at RBC. \u201cThis tour is a tangible way to help Canadians understand the benefits of driving an EV up-front as they consider switching to electric transportation.\u201d<\/p>\n MEET Saint-J\u00e9r\u00f4me will be hosted by the Tour\u2019s Site Sponsor, NexDrive Powered by NAPA, at NAPA AUTOPRO \u2013 Garage EMP, 128 Boul. Roland-Godard, Saint-J\u00e9r\u00f4me, QC J7Y 4P7.<\/p>\n \u201cIt has been a pleasure to support Plug\u2019n Drive\u2019s MEET events across Canada, and especially in Qu\u00e9bec, which has been a leader in EV adoption not just in Canada but arguably in North America,\u201d said Yves Racette, Director of NAPA\u2019s High Voltage\/NexDrive development program. \u201cOur NexDrive and NAPA shops are proud to host these events and meet customers who are curious about the increasingly electrified vehicles of the future, regardless of what they currently drive.\u201d<\/p>\n As the official Touring Sponsor for Qu\u00e9bec, CAA-Qu\u00e9bec is helping to bring electric vehicle education and test drives to communities across the province. At MEET Saint-J\u00e9r\u00f4me, CAA-Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s own EV Ambassadors will be on site to guide visitors through EV test drives, answer questions, and share expert insights on the benefits of going electric.<\/p>\n \u201cDrivers in Saint-J\u00e9r\u00f4me are well positioned to enjoy the benefits of an EV, whether they mainly travel within their region or commute daily to Montreal. CAA-Quebec is proud to help them learn about the advanced technology, dynamic and quiet driving, and considerable energy savings associated with using an EV,\u201d said Pierre-Serge Labb\u00e9, Vice President, Mobility Services at CAA-Quebec.<\/p>\n \u201cEven though we hear a lot about EVs, we only fully understand their appeal after trying them out. The variety of vehicles that participants will be able to test drive will allow them to pinpoint the type of EV that would suit them best, or simply discover models they haven\u2019t driven yet,\u201c added Mr. Labb\u00e9. \u201dThey will also be able to round out their information gathering by consulting the buyer\u2019s guide that CAA makes available to the public free of charge.\u201d<\/p>\n Test drives at MEET Saint-J\u00e9r\u00f4me<\/a> will be available every Thursday to Sunday between October 30 and November 16, from 10 am to 5 pm. Online reservations for MEET Saint-J\u00e9r\u00f4me 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 The event is detailed in a recent sponsored article in the Calgary Herald<\/em>.<\/a><\/p>\n List of EVs available for test driving (subject to change)<\/strong><\/p>\n Hours for test drives at <\/strong>MEET Saint-J\u00e9r\u00f4me<\/strong><\/a> If you don\u2019t have a license or do not wish to drive the vehicles, an EV Ambassador can do the driving. Children eight and older can be a passenger if accompanied by a parent or guardian.<\/p>\n EV Roadshow in Lasalle<\/strong><\/p>\n As part of MEET Saint-J\u00e9r\u00f4me, there will be an EV Roadshow taking place in Lasalle, Qu\u00e9bec. Test drives at the EV Roadshow are available on a first come, first served basis (no pre-booking).<\/p>\n EV Roadshow at <\/strong>NAPA Pi\u00e8ces d\u2019auto \u2013 NAPA Lasalle<\/strong><\/a> Monday, November 3 and Tuesday, November 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am-5:00 pm<\/p>\n NAPA Pi\u00e8ces d\u2019auto \u2013 NAPA Lasalle<\/p>\n 7214 Newman Blvd., Lasalle,\u00a0Qu\u00e9bec\u00a0H8N 1X2<\/p>\n Learn about Plug\u2019n Drive\u2019s <\/strong>EVs are for Everyone Cross-Canada Tour<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/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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