Plug’n Drive Leads Test Drive Registration and Joins Key Condo Charging Panel at the EV & Charging EXPO May 14-15

Showcasing clean transportation solutions and offering expert guidance to support Canada’s shift to zero-emission mobility

TORONTO, ON –(COMMUNITYWIRE)– Plug’n Drive is excited to return to Electric Autonomy’s EV & Charging Expo, this year, once again leading the Ride & Drive registration for passenger and commercial vehicle test drive, as well as speaking on an important panel about EV charging in condos and strata.  The event is being held in Hall A at the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place, 100 Princes’ Blvd. #1, Toronto, ON  M6K 3C3, on May 14 and 15, 2025.

Register with Plug’n Drive to Get Behind the Wheel

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 & 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.

“Whether you’re searching for your next personal vehicle, or evaluating sustainable options for your business or fleet, the EV & Charging Expo is the ideal place to get behind the wheel,” said Tracy Walden, Plug’n Drive’s Vice-President of Engagement. “It’s 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—whether you’re driving for daily errands or managing a fleet.”

Ride & Drive Details

Secure your preferred time and vehicle for a test drive by visiting the Ride & 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’s license.

Hours for the test track are: 

• Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 9:00 am-4:30 pm
• Thursday, May 15, 2025, 9:15am-4:45 pm

Vehicles available for test drive include the following* (* subject to change):

• Ford E-Transit
• Ford F-150 Lightning
• Ford Mach-E
• Jeep Wagoneer S BEV
• Kia EV9
• Kia Niro EV
• Ram ProMaster EV
• Rizon e18L
• Toyota Miria XLE
• Toyota bZ4X
• Volkswagen ID. Buzz
• And more

Don’t Miss the Condo/Strata Charging Panel

Plug’n Drive President and CEO, Cara Clairman, will speak on a timely and important panel titled Legal Rights & Policies for EV Charging in Condos and Strata. This expert panel will explore what condo and strata residents, tenants, boards, and property managers need to know about:

• Navigating the legal process for securing charger approvals
• Understanding board responsibilities and owner rights
• Managing shared charging infrastructure and avoiding costly retrofits

“At Plug’n Drive, we’ve seen how essential condo and multi-unit residential charging is to accelerating EV adoption across Canada,” said Cara Clairman, President and CEO of Plug’n Drive. “That’s why we’re excited to be working with Clean Energy Canada on an updated version of our Make Your Condo EV Ready guide—set to launch later this year—to provide even clearer, more actionable guidance for navigating the shift to electric.”

Media and Public Invited to Engage with Plug’n Drive

Plug’n Drive representatives will be available to media and the public throughout the duration of the Expo. Journalists, industry professionals, and attendees are encouraged to check out the Expo program, register to attend, and visit the test drive feature where you can ask questions, take a test drive.

Not Going? Check Out These Other Test Drive Events

The test drives at the Expo are a complement to Plug’n Drive’s EVs are for EVeryone Cross Canada Tour, 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.

Watch for a Tour event coming near you this summer!

MEET Western Canada 2025

• Apr 24-May 18 MEET Calgary AB
• May 22-Jun 8 MEET Saskatoon SK
• Jun 12-29 MEET Winnipeg MB
• Jul 3-20 MEET Regina SK
• Jul 24-Aug 17 MEET Calgary AB
• Aug 21-Sep 7 MEET Edmonton AB
• Sep 11-28 MEET Banff AB
• Oct 2-19 MEET Canmore AB
• Oct 23-Nov 10 MEET Vancouver Island BC

MEET Eastern Canada 2025

• May 1-18 MEET Orangeville ON
• May 22-Jun 8 MEET Sudbury ON
• Jun 12-22 MEET Gatineau QC
• Jun 26-Jul 13 MEET L’Ancienne-Lorette QC
• Jul 17-Aug 3 MEET Grand Falls NB
• Aug 7-24 MEET Halifax/Dartmouth NS
• Aug 28-Sep 14 MEET Moncton NB
• Sep 18-Oct 5 MEET Rimouski QC
• Oct 9-26 MEET Quebec City QC
• Oct 30-Nov 16 MEET St-Jérôme QC

About Plug’n Drive

Plug’n 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’s 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’n Drive’s programs, services, and events, visit plugndrive.ca and sign up for our newsletter. Join our community on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. 

For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact:

Alan Downward, Communications Advisor
Plug’n Drive
alan@plugndrive.ca
(647) 449-9715