Plug’n Drive’s Cross-Canada EV Tour Returns to Edmonton with Free Test
From August 21 to September 7, Experience EVs Firsthand and Have Your Questions
Answered by Local Experts
Edmonton, AB –(COMMUNITYWIRE)– After making a stop at the Edmonton Motor Show in April, Plug’n Drive’s EVs are for EVeryone Cross-Canada Tour is back in Edmonton, this time with its Mobile EV Education Trailer (MEET) and a fleet of new electric vehicles (EVs) for no-pressure test drives in the area.
The upcoming MEET Edmonton will give local drivers the chance to get behind the wheel of various all-electric vehicles as well as plug-in hybrids, including electric pickups and SUVs. Visitors will be able to speak with local EV owners about what it’s like to drive an EV year-round – an invaluable resource for EV-curious consumers.
Thanks to the Tour’s National Champion sponsor, RBC, attendees can also discover how to earn 15,000 Avion points when they finance an eligible electric vehicle with RBC before September 5, 2025 — a rewarding way to make the switch to electric.
Every Thursday to Sunday between August 21 and September 7, MEET Edmonton will be hosted at NAPA Auto Parts – Edmonton (East), at 5013-127 Ave. N.W., Edmonton, AB T5A 0B4. Test drives will be available from 10 am to 5 pm during those days. Online reservations for MEET Edmonton are recommended, though walk ups are welcome as well. Drivers must be at least 21 years old, with a valid driver’s license.
Plug’n Drive’s EVs are for EVeryone Tour is a landmark initiative bringing electric vehicle education and hands-on test drive experiences to communities across Canada. As the National Site Sponsor, NexDrive Powered by NAPA supports the Tour through its network of certified locations, each equipped with the tools and training needed to service electric and hybrid vehicles.
“NAPA Canada shops have long been the go-to place for vehicle parts and service,” said Yves Racette, Director of NAPA’s High Voltage/NexDrive development program. “Now with NexDrive, we’re making sure that our customers can be confident that these facilities and technicians are equipped and trained to repair any type of electrified vehicle.”
MEET Edmonton is the seventh Western MEET of Plug’n Drive’s EVs are for EVeryone Cross-Canada Tour in 2025.
List of EVs available for test driving (subject to change)
· 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV – All-Wheel Drive Electric Pickup Truck
· 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 – All-Wheel Drive Battery Electric SUV
· 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 – Battery Electric Sedan
· 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV – Plug-in Hybrid SUV
· 2024 Volvo XC60 AWD – All-Wheel Drive Plug-in Hybrid SUV
A key benefit of these test drives is the helpful knowledge of Plug’n Drive’s EV Ambassadors, who will facilitate the test drives. Many of them are EV owners themselves and members of local EV groups and can talk to test drivers about their own experiences with EVs and local charging infrastructure.
“Whether you’re looking at an all-electric pickup truck, SUV, sedan, or a plug-in hybrid vehicle, the best way to experience them is from behind the wheel,” said Angie Thomas, EV Ambassador Team Leader for MEET Edmonton. “Plus, there will be EV Ambassadors there that own their own EVs and will be able to answer questions about EV ownership with no sales pressure or commitment.”
Hours for test drives at MEET Edmonton
· Thursday August 21 to Sunday August 24, 2025, 10 am-5 pm
· Thursday August 28 to Sunday August 31, 2025, 10 am-5 pm
· Thursday September 4 to Sunday September 7, 2025, 10 am-5 pm
EV Roadshows in various NAPA shops nearby in Edmonton and Sherwood Park
As part of MEET Edmonton, there will be additional EV Roadshows taking place at various NAPA locations in the area. There will be test drives available on a first come, first served basis (no pre-booking).
EV Roadshow in Sherwood Park at NAPA Auto Parts – NAPA Sherwood Park
Monday, August 25 @ 10 am-5 pm
NAPA Auto Parts – NAPA Sherwood Park
10 Main Blvd., Sherwood Park, AB T8A 3W8
EV Roadshow in Edmonton at NAPA AUTOPRO – Computerized AUTOPRO
Tuesday, August 26 @ 10 am-5 pm
NAPA AUTOPRO – Computerized AUTOPRO
9010 58 Ave. N.W., Edmonton, AB T6E 6A9
EV Roadshow in Edmonton – NAPA Auto Parts – NAPA Edmonton – Main Counter
Wednesday, September 3 @ 10 am-5 pm
NAPA Auto Parts – NAPA Edmonton – Main Counter
17310 111 Ave. N.W., Edmonton, AB T5S 0A8
For more about the Tour’s visit to Edmonton, read the Edmonton Journal feature: Plug’n Drive’s Electric Vehicle Education Tour Powers into Edmonton and Moncton.
Anticipated Upcoming Tour Schedule
MEET Eastern Canada 2025
· Aug 28-Sep 14 MEET Moncton NB
· Sep 18-Oct 5 MEET Québec City QC
· Oct 9-26 MEET Trois-Rivière QC
· Oct 30-Nov 16 MEET St-Jérôme QC
MEET Western Canada 2025
· Aug 21-Sep 7 MEET Edmonton AB
· Oct 23-Nov 10 MEET Victoria BC
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