Plug’n Drive’s EVs are for EVeryone Tour Brings Electric Vehicle Test Drives to Dartmouth

31 July 2025

From August 7 to 24, Experience EVs Firsthand and Get Your Questions Answered by Local Experts

DARTMOUTH, NS –(COMMUNITYWIRE)– Plug’n Drive’s EVs are for EVeryone Cross-Canada Tour is hitting the road in Dartmouth and surrounding areas with a lineup of electric vehicles (EVs) available for free, no-pressure test drives — including, for the first time, both the Tesla Model Y and the Cybertruck.

The event will give Maritime drivers the chance to get behind the wheel of an EV and speak with local EV owners about what it’s really like to drive electric. Plug’n Drive’s Tour is a groundbreaking initiative bringing electric vehicle (EV) education and test drives to communities across the country.

From Thursday to Sunday each week between August 7 and August 24, MEET Dartmouth will be hosted at NAPA Auto Parts – NAPA Dartmouth (202 Brownlow Avenue, Unit 535, Dartmouth, N.S. B3B 1T5). NexDrive Powered by NAPA is the National Site Sponsor for the Tour.

“NAPA Canada has always kept Canadians moving, and at NexDrive, we’re proud to carry that mission forward into the electric era, as more Canadians choose electric vehicles,” said Yves Racette, Director of NAPA’s High Voltage/NexDrive development program. “We’re reimagining the future of automotive service, so drivers can travel with confidence, knowing their EVs are in expert hands.”

Visitors to MEET Dartmouth or any of its EV Roadshow locations will be able to test drive their choice of a wide variety of electric vehicles, including two all-electric pickup trucks. This is the sixth event of Plug’n Drive’s Eastern portion of its EVs are for EVeryone Cross-Canada Tour in 2025.

Thanks to the Tour’s National Champion sponsor, RBC, attendees can also discover how to earn 15,000 Avion points when they finance their eligible electric vehicle with RBC — a rewarding way to make the switch to electric.

“We’re proud to be the national champion sponsor of Plug’n Drive’s EVs are for EVeryone tour,” says Brent Aitken, RBC Regional Vice President, Metro Halifax. “Through this sponsorship and our ongoing support of Plug’n Drive, we’re helping expand their reach across the country so that more Canadians and Nova Scotians may consider a switch to EVs. We’re excited to share the experience with our employees and clients.”

List of EVs available for test driving (subject to change)

2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS – Battery Electric SUV
2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV – All-Wheel Drive Electric Pickup Truck
2024 Hyundai IONIQ 6 – Battery Electric Sedan
2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV – Plug-in Hybrid SUV
2025 Tesla Cybertruck – All-Wheel Drive Electric Pickup Truck
2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range – All-Wheel Drive Electric SUV
2024 Volvo EX40 AWD – All-Wheel Drive Electric SUV

CAA Atlantic is a key partner of MEET Dartmouth as the Regional Towing Sponsor, providing towing services for the MEET trailer with the club’s fully electric Chevrolet Silverado EV.

“With nearly half of Canadians open to buying an EV and only 3 per cent of EV owners willing to go back to gas, it’s clear the future is electric,” said Kurt Sampson, Zero Emissions Vehicle Advocate for CAA Atlantic. “These findings come from CAA’s own national research, and they show that drivers are ready—now it’s time for the charging infrastructure and auto industry to catch up. Events like this are key to keeping the momentum going and helping more Canadians make the switch.”

Those interested in the event are advised to book test drive appointments in advance for MEET Dartmouth, 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 Dartmouth

Thursday August 7 to Sunday August 10, 2025, 10 am-5 pm
Thursday August 14 to Sunday August 17, 2025, 10 am-5 pm
Thursday August 21 to Sunday August 24, 2025, 10 am-5 pm

Plug’n Drive’s EV Ambassadors, many of whom are EV owners themselves and members of local EV groups, will talk to drivers about sustainability, driving range and other common EV questions while facilitating test drives.

“It’s not only access to new EVs provided at these events, but also lots of personal experience to key questions about living with an EV and how it differs from gas cars,” said EV Ambassador Team Leader Bob Burton, and an active EV owner himself. “Questions are common about charging at home and on long drives, and winter range especially.”

EV Roadshows in nearby areas include Bridgewater, Elmsdale, Windsor and Truro

As part of MEET Dartmouth, there will be additional EV Roadshows taking place at various NAPA AUTOPRO and Auto Parts shops in the area. There will be test drives available on a first come, first served basis (no pre-booking).

EV Roadshow in Bridgewater at NAPA Auto Parts – BLL Enterprises Inc.
Tuesday, August 12 @ 10 am – 5 pm
NAPA Auto Parts – BLL Enterprises Inc.
150 Logan Rd., Bridgewater, NS B4V 3J8

EV Roadshow in Elmsdale at NAPA Auto Parts – NAPA Elmsdale
Monday, August 18 @ 10 am-5 pm
NAPA Auto Parts – NAPA Elmsdale
550 Hwy. 2, UNIT 200, Elmsdale, NS B2S 1A3

EV Roadshow in Windsor at NAPA Auto Parts – NAPA Windsor
Tuesday, August 19 @ 10 am – 5 pm
NAPA Auto Parts – NAPA Windsor
93 Industrial Dr., Windsor, NS B0N 2T0

EV Roadshow in Truro at Zack’s Auto Sales
Wednesday, August 20 @ 10 am – 5 pm
Zack’s Auto Sales
339 Prince St., Truro, NS B2N 1E1

Anticipated Upcoming Tour Schedule

MEET Eastern Canada 2025

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

MEET Western Canada 2025

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