Plug’n Drive’s Cross-Canada EV Tour in Banff Offers Free Test Drives and a Chance to Win 250,000 RBC Avion Points!
From September 11 to September 28, Experience EVs Firsthand, Have Your Questions Answered by Local EV Experts, and Enter RBC’s Avion Points Contest
BANFF, AB –(COMMUNITYWIRE)– Drivers in the picturesque town of Banff can usher in a new season at MEET Banff, part of Plug’n Drive’s EVs are for EVeryone Cross-Canada Tour, which brings a fleet of all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to communities across Canada for no-pressure test drives.
The upcoming MEET Banff event gives local drivers the chance to get behind the wheel of all-electric (BEV) pickups and sedans, as well as a mix of plug-in hybrid and BEV crossovers and SUVs. Visitors will be able to speak with local EV owners about what it’s like to drive an EV year-round – a super-helpful resource for EV-curious consumers.
Thanks to the Tour’s National Champion sponsor, RBC, attendees will be able to test drive their choice from a variety of different plug-in vehicles, plus have a chance to then scan a code to win 250,000 RBC Avion points from RBC — enough for an electric scooter and more.
Every Thursday to Sunday between September 11 and September 28, MEET Banff will be hosted at Banff Train Station, 327 Railway Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A1. Test drives will be available from 10 am to 5 pm during those days. Online reservations for MEET Banff are recommended, though walk ups are welcome. Drivers must be at least 21 years old, with a valid driver’s license.
MEET Banff is presented by the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley, a non-profit charitable organization promoting sustainable communities, and supported through voluntary contributions and sponsorships.
“We’re thrilled to once again partner with Plug’n Drive to bring electric vehicle education and test drives to the Bow Valley through MEET Banff and MEET Canmore this fall,” said Grace Gillman, Shift: Climate Transitions Coordinator with the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley.
“Showcasing EVs at the historic Banff Train Station offers a unique way to highlight their environmental and cost benefits, while supporting the Town of Banff in advancing their climate objectives. With transportation emissions making up a significant share of our region’s carbon footprint, hands-on experiences like these are key to shifting perceptions and encouraging EV adoption.
MEET Banff is the eighth 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 support provided by Plug’n Drive’s EV Ambassadors, who facilitate the drives and share their expertise. Many are EV owners themselves and active members of local EV groups, offering participants first-hand insights into electric driving and local charging infrastructure.
“We’re happy to have such a variety of electric options from different brands to be able to sample all in one spot, especially here in the Bow Valley,” said Edmund Ong, EV owner and Team Leader for MEET Banff. “Having side-by-side access to everything from an all-electric pickup truck to multiple plug-in hybrid and all-electric crossovers really helps our neighbours in the community experience how these technologies can meet their needs, and ask any questions they have about living with EVs to local EV owners.”
Hours for test drives at MEET Banff
· Thursday September 11 to Sunday September 14, 2025, 10 am-5 pm
· Thursday September 18 to Sunday September 21, 2025, 10 am-5 pm
· Thursday September 25 to Sunday September 28, 2025, 10 am-5 pm
Anticipated Upcoming Tour Schedule
MEET Western Canada 2025
· Aug 21-Sep 7 MEET Edmonton AB
· Sep 11-28 MEET Banff AB
· Oct 2-19 MEET Canmore AB
· Oct 23-Nov 10 MEET Victoria BC
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
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