CAA-Québec and Plug’n Drive Bring Electric Driving Experience to Gatineau QC and Cornwall ON

From June 12 to June 22, residents can test drive EVs at Voyages CAA-Québec as part of a cross-country electric vehicle education tour

GATINEAU, QC –(COMMUNITYWIRE)– With excitement building due to reports of a return of the federal EV rebate, combined with the re-activated provincial Québec EV rebates in April, Plug’n Drive and CAA-Québec are bringing a fleet of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles for convenient consumer test drives at its Mobile EV Education Trailer (MEET) in Gatineau, Québec in June.

On each Thursday to Sunday between June 12 to June 22, visitors to Voyages CAA-Québec at 960 Bd. Maloney O, Gatineau, QC J8T 8E1 will be able to test drive up to five different plug-in vehicles.

This will be the fourth MEET stop on the Eastern route of Plug’n Drive’s EVs are for EVeryone Cross-Canada Tour, a groundbreaking initiative bringing electric vehicle (EV) education and test drives to communities across the country, brought to the nation’s capital area in part by Tour National Champion RBC, as well as Regional Towing Sponsor and local Site Sponsor, CAA-Québec.

“CAA-Québec has long supported the transition to electric vehicles, with access to independent and knowledgeable information, testing and EV-related services all working to the goal of consumers making an informed choice that are right for them,” said Pierre-Serge Labbé, Vice president, Mobility Services, CAA-Québec . “Our EV Buyer’s Guide provides important information for new and used EV buyers, while our members also receive discounts on EV-related purchases and services.”

Electric vehicles onsite will include the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV pickup—currently the longest-range electric pickup on the market, officially rated at up to 792 km on a full charge. Plug’n Drive has been using the Silverado EV to tow its Mobile EV Education Trailer (MEET) from community to community, demonstrating the strength and reliability of electric towing in real-world conditions. Other vehicles will include all-electric sedans, as well as both plug-in hybrid and all-electric SUVs.

Addressing EV questions while organizing test drives will be EV Ambassadors from Canadian non-profit Plug’n Drive, many of whom are electric vehicle owners as well. They can share resources about all the EVs available in Canada and how they can help save you money, as well as charging and technology tips for current EV owners or the EV curious.

“Québec is the number one province for EV sales in Canada, and offers widespread public charging support, which also benefits EV drivers who drive into the province, either on vacation or more regularly,” said Tracy Walden, Vice President of Engagement for Plug’n Drive. “Québec’s deeply engaged EV consumers have long appreciated how the combination of the lowest electricity prices in North America combined with one of its cleanest electricity grids provides many health and cost advantages to driving electric.”

List of EVs Available for Test Drives (Subject to Change)

• 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV
• 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 EV
• 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 
• 2024 Polestar 2 EV
• 2024 Volvo XC40 EV

Interested drivers are advised to book test drive times in advance at the MEET Gatineau landing page, although walk up visitors are welcome as well. Drivers must be at least 21 years old, with a valid driver’s license. Hours for test drives at MEET Gatineau at Voyages CAA-Québec are:

• Thursday June 12 to Sunday June 15, 2025, 10:00 am-5 pm
• Thursday June 19 to Sunday June 22, 2025, 10:00 am-5 pm

EV Roadshow at the Benson Centre in Cornwall

Branching out from MEET Gatineau, there will be an EV Roadshow taking place in nearby Cornwall, Ontario, featuring an interactive exhibit and EV test drives, giving participants a hands-on understanding of how electric vehicles can fit into everyday life. Our knowledgeable EV Ambassadors will be on-site to answer all your questions.

The test drives at EV Roadshows are available on a first come, first served basis (no pre-booking).

EV Roadshow at Benson Centre Cornwall, ON
Tuesday, June 17 @ Noon-7:00 pm
Benson Center, 800 Seventh St. W.
Cornwall, ON  K6J 0A3

This EV Roadshow is presented by the First Nations of Cornwall Island, St. Regis, and Snye, collectively known as the Mohawk Community of Akwesasne. In 2023, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) was the first Indigenous police service in Canada to acquire an all-electric police vehicle.

“As a family-run business in the clean energy sector, our mission is to empower youth—especially within Indigenous communities—with knowledge and access to sustainable technologies,” said Jason Morningstar, the Director of Partnerships and Strategic Alliances with Cortney Clark Consulting. “Plug’n Drive has been an incredible resource in helping us achieve that goal. Their youth-focused EV education programs have made a real difference in our projects, providing hands-on learning and sparking interest in clean transportation. We’re proud to work alongside a partner that shares our commitment to a cleaner, more inclusive future.”

Anticipated Tour Schedule

MEET Western Canada 2025

• 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 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 Dartmouth NS
• Aug 28-Sep 14 MEET Moncton NB
• Sep 18-Oct 5 MEET Rimouski QC
• Oct 9-26 MEET Québec City QC
• Oct 30-Nov 16 MEET St-Jérôme QC

Learn about Plug’n Drive’s EVs are for Everyone Cross-Canada Tour.

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