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News and information regarding the availability of electric vehicles (EVs) at car dealerships and the disruption to the traditional automotive retail dealer business model caused by the transition to electric vehicles and new mobility services.

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ZEV inventory at Canadian auto dealers hit all-time low in 2022 survey — but is that the whole story?

A new report from Dunsky calls the remarkably sparse inventory of zero-emission vehicles at auto dealerships in Canada last year “concerning.” Yet overall EV adoption rates are climbing. Would more EVs mean even more sales?

Mehanaz Yakub

Feb 21, 2023

6 minute read

The EV revolution is an opportunity to close a critical industry knowledge gap about accessible vehicles. Why aren’t more OEMs taking advantage?

As the auto industry retools to become EV-centric, it has the chance to improve the driving experience for the over six million Canadians living with disabilities — but most OEMs don’t have an accessibility plan in place

Emma Jarratt

Sep 23, 2022

6 minute read

Mack Trucks is building out its presence in the Canadian heavy-duty electric truck sector with series of new EV-related offerings

From launching a Vehicle-as-a-Service program to offering customers range calculators and opening a certified electric vehicle dealer in Canada, Mack Trucks is committed to accelerating EV adoption since unveiling its first Mack LR Electric truck in 2021

Mehanaz Yakub

Apr 19, 2022

6 minute read

Volvo Trucks expands into Canada, certifying two EV dealerships to retail and service its electric trucks

Two dealerships from Quebec will be the first Volvo Trucks-certified electric vehicle dealers in Canada, after completing a rigorous training program

Mehanaz Yakub

Feb 9, 2022

3 minute read

Transport Canada report says undersupply continues to be a recurring problem for EV adoption

It still isn’t easy for most Canadians to buy or test drive an electric car even though there are more electric vehicles available, according to the latest Transport Canada survey of car dealerships

Emma Jarratt

Jan 14, 2022

5 minute read

Canada’s used EV marketplace signalling growth and courting investment

Public interest in the used electric car market is heating up with one Canadian dealer reporting a 40 per cent sales increase year over year and a newly announced financing deal catching industry attention

Emma Jarratt

May 6, 2021

7 minute read

Kia survey finds majority of Canadians open to purchasing an EV, as company increases supply in 2021

Kia Canada’s director of marketing, Michael Kopke, explains how consumer anxiety about EV range and public charging is due to unfamiliarity with the EV driving experience

Stephanie Wallcraft

Dec 15, 2020

3 minute read

Supply of electric vehicles at Canadian dealerships is inadequate to meet demand

New research commissioned by Transport Canada confirms lack of availability and long wait times for buyers seeking EVs, indicating gaps in current federal incentive policies

Kerry Banks

Sep 10, 2020

8 minute read

Polestar plants a flag as the second EV-only car brand with a retail presence in Canada

Boutique outlets in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver position Polestar for the “long road ahead” in Canada’s evolving EV market: analyst

Katie Ingram

Aug 11, 2020

2 minute read

Calling EV dealerships and utilities: Plug’n Drive’s 2020 EV Awards now open for applications

The awards, co-presented by the Canadian Electricity Association, recognize leading new and used electric vehicle dealers, as well as electric utilities aiding the transition to clean transportation

Luke Sarabia

Jun 24, 2020

2 minute read