Plug’n Drive Brings Electric Test Drives to L’Ancienne-Lorette and Surrounding Communities

From June 26 to July 13, residents can test drive EVs at L’Ancienne-Lorette and nearby Roadshows as part of a cross-country electric vehicle education tour

L’ANCIENNE-LORETTE, QC –(COMMUNITYWIRE)– Plug’n Drive is heading down the North Shore of the St. Lawrence River with its Mobile EV Education Trailer (MEET), bringing a fleet of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles for pressure-free test drives to L’Ancienne-Lorette, a distinct municipal enclave within the west side of Québec City.

From Thursday to Sunday each week between June 26 and July 13, MEET L’Ancienne-Lorette will be jointly hosted by NAPA AUTOPRO NexDrive and CAA-Québec at B LEPAGE AUTO SERVICE INC | Centre d’inspection automobile CAA-Québec, at 1733 Rte. de l’Aéroport, L’Ancienne-Lorette, QC G2G 2P5. Visitors will be able to test drive at least four different plug-in vehicles.

Presented by RBC as the Champion sponsor, this will be the fifth MEET in the Eastern portion 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.

The vehicles onsite will include the electric 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV pickup, which is currently the longest-range electric pickup on the market (at up to 792 km of range on a full charge), as well as a mix of all-electric and plug-in hybrid sedans and SUVs. All of these EVs are eligible again for the province of Québec’s new and used vehicle EV rebates, which were reinstated in April after a budget pause for February to the end of March this year.

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

The Regional Towing Sponsor for the Tour while in Québec is CAA-Québec, who organized and ran a massive cold weather EV range and charging test in February, along with support from other CAA chapters, which ended in Mont-Tremblant, Québec.

“It’s part of our mission for us to help bring real information about EVs to consumers wherever they are, and this event is a great way to showcase various EV options and benefits in driving electric,” said CAA-Québec Vice President of Mobility Services Pierre-Serge Labbé.

List of EVs Available for Testing (subject to change)

• 2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS
• 2025 Chevrolet Silverado
• 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6
• 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
• 2024 Volvo XC40

Interested drivers are advised to book test drive times in advance for MEET L’Ancienne-Lorette, 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 L’Ancienne-Lorette are:

• Thursday June 26 to Sunday June 29, 2025, 10:00 am-5 pm
• Thursday July 3 to Sunday July 6, 2025, 10:00 am-5 pm
• Thursday July 10 to Sunday July 13, 2025, 10:00 am-5 pm

“Given our changing rebates on new and used EVs in the province of Québec, this will be great timing to address any questions consumers may have on EVs, as well as provide a window into how well they drive,” said Yves Racette, Director of NAPA’s High Voltage/NexDrive program, which specializes in electrified vehicle (EV and hybrid) maintenance and repair.

EV Roadshows in the Greater Québec City Area

As part of MEET L’Ancienne-Lorette, there will be additional EV Roadshows taking place in surrounding communities. The test drives at the EV Roadshows are available on a first come, first served basis (no pre-booking).

EV Roadshow at Charny Auto-Technic Inc.
Wednesday, June 30 @ 10:00 am-5:00 pm
NAPA AUTOPRO NexDrive – Charny Auto-Technic
3693 Av. des Églises, Charny, QC  G6X 1X3

EV Roadshow in Lévis at Mécanique Auto D.R. Inc.
Monday, July 7 @10:00 am – 5:00 pm
NAPA AUTOPRO NexDrive Certified – Mécanique Auto D.R. Inc.
2429 Rte. Lagueux, Lévis, QC  G6J 1B1

EV Roadshow in L’Ancienne-Lorette at Centre de l’auto Sillery
Tuesday, July 8 @ 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Wednesday, July 9 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
NAPA AUTOPRO NexDrive Certified – Centre de l’auto Sillery
980 R. Saint-Jean-Baptiste, L’Ancienne-Lorette, QC  G2E 5K3

Anticipated Upcoming Tour Schedule

MEET Western Canada 2025

• 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

• 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