BYD gains traction in Canada even before first sale The Chinese automaker expected to begin sales in Canada as early as late this year already has more brand awareness for its EV lineup than incumbents such as Volkswagen and BMW, according to AutoTrade...

BYD gains traction in Canada even before sales begin [Gift Article]: evsociety.co/e77px6Y | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn

NRCan fuel consumption guide highlights cost advantage of EVs Created in the wake of the 1970s energy crisis, the guide has evolved with modern vehicle technologies and now offers a clear look at how EV charging costs compare with fuelling an ICE vehicle

Natural Resources Canada's fuel consumption guide highlights the operating cost advantages of #electricvehicles: evsociety.co/QL96TxA | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn

BYD plans 20 Canadian dealerships within a year as 6.1% tariff deal opens the floodgates BYD is actively scouting 20 dealership locations across Canada, starting in Toronto, after Ottawa slashed Chinese EV tariffs from 100% to 6.1% in January.

BYD is planning to open 20 dealerships in Canada within a year: evsociety.co/96xpXRc | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn

BYD is open to building cars in Canada and acquiring a rival automaker BYD Executive VP Stella Li says the company wants to own a Canadian factory outright and is evaluating legacy automaker acquisitions as it targets 1.3M exports in 2026.

Chinese EV automaker BYD is open to building vehicles in Canada and buying out a rival company: evsociety.co/TAG4KZy | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn

Three Chinese automakers pushing to enter Canada in 2026; 15 more could follow A reset of trade relations between Ottawa and Beijing in January will allow 49,000 China-made electric vehicles to enter Canada this year. Three of China's largest players are positioning themselves t...

Chinese automakers Geely, Cherry and BYD are working on certification to enter the Canadian market as early as 2026, while 15 more could follow: evsociety.co/1Bqg3pF | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn

Canada has published a list of EVs that qualify for the $5k rebate: evsociety.co/nODw18R | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn

EVs take centre stage at 2026 Canadian Auto Show On the heels of the government's recently announced auto strategy, carmakers are bringing the EV heat at this year's Canadian Auto Show.

EVs take center stage at the 2026 Canadian Auto Show: evsociety.co/gLmBcVG | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn

APMA unveils new Project Arrow Vector and Borealis prototypes Project Arrow Vector and Project Arrow Borealis represent the first physical platforms developed under Project Arrow 2.0.

The APMA launches Project Arrow 2.0, which includes Borealis and Vector, new all-Canadian advanced EV prototypes: evsociety.co/tKygm4e | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn

Canada to invest $84 million to install over 8,000 EV chargers But the country reportedly still has a long way to go to reach the number of chargers necessary for its EV targets.

Canada invests a further $84.4 million to install 8,000+ new charging stations across the country: evsociety.co/RWCZKbs | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn

How EV chargers are turning carbon credits into cash for Canadian drivers Incentive programs from Canadian EV charger companies are sharing Clean Fuel Regulation credits with homeowners and small businesses

How-to turn charging your #EV into extra cash in Canada: evsociety.co/Nw2NGCG | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn

The $5,000 Canadian EV rebate returns Feb. 16 while strict emissions standards are coming Prime Minister Mark Carney will also scrap the zero-emissions sales mandate, replacing it with new, stricter emission standards.

#Breaking: The $5,000 EV incentive is back along with stricter emissions standards and more infrastructure investment through the Canadian Infrastructure Bank: evsociety.co/jD4TG89 | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn

Government expected to announce it's scrapping EV mandate in favour of new fuel efficiency system: source | CBC News The federal government is expected to announce its national automotive strategy on Thursday that includes scrapping Canada's electric vehicle mandate and replacing it with a new system of fuel efficie...

#Breaking: Federal government plans to scrap EV mandate and re-introduce consumer incentives with announcement planned for tomorrow: evsociety.co/8McCti5 | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn

BYD Is Already Cleared to Sell EVs in Canada, Giving It a Big Head Start Over Rivals As Canada prepares to reopen the door to Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) under a new tariff-quota system, most attention has been focused on which automaker could move fastest once restrictions e...

BYD is already approved to sell cars in Canada, giving it a head start: evsociety.co/oTaeW7Y | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn

Ottawa considers reviving EV incentives as it finalizes its auto strategy: sources | CBC News The federal government is considering bringing back consumer incentives for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids as it finalizes its national automotive strategy, CBC News has learned.

Ottawa thinking about returning #EV incentives as part of auto strategy, sources say: evsociety.co/pSRc7rC | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn

Canada and South Korea Sign Deal to Expand Auto and EV Manufacturing in Canada Canada and South Korea have signed a new agreement aimed at expanding South Korean automotive and electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing in Canada. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) comes as Seoul pu...

Canada and Korea sign deal to expand EV production in Canada: evsociety.co/LkKdFmk | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn

BYD weighs further Europe expansion, Canada foray as Chinese EV giant shifts to overseas conquest in 2026 With a protracted price war in the Chinese domestic car market causing domestic sales to slide, overseas expansion can shore up BYD’s overall sales as well as protect profits.

BYD mulling expanding into Canada after Chinese tariffs eased: evsociety.co/ThWGrBz | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn

EV Society (EVS) is pleased with today’s announcement from the Prime Minister which introduces a new arrangement for electric vehicles made by Chinese companies to enter the
Canadian market. Full statement: evsociety.co/LrcACZm | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn

EMC welcomes today’s announcement of a new tariff quota arrangement between Canada and China, which represents a meaningful step toward improving EV affordability for Canadians.

Read our full news release here: emc-mec.ca/news-post/em...

Canada, China slash EV, canola tariffs in reset of ties Canada and China have struck an initial trade deal that will slash tariffs on electric vehicles and canola, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday, as both nations promised to tear down trade barri...

#Breaking: Canada to allow quota of Chinese #EVs into Canada at 6.1% tariff rate in exchange for reduction in canola export tariffs: evsociety.co/DM04GHb | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn

Mercedes launches Canadian EV fast-charging network in B.C. First three of planned eight hubs will accommodate both CCS-1 and NACS ports and offer up to 400 kW of power per charger

Mercedes launches a fast-charging network in Canada, starting in BC: evsociety.co/6MCwO3H | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn

Majority of Canadians want to keep an EV sales mandate: poll A survey suggests 52 per cent of respondents want to keep the EV sales mandate, including 32 per cent who support it with some modifications

Most Canadian's want to keep the EV sales mandate, or EV Availability Standard, poll results show: evsociety.co/6jTLKdY | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn

The Ford F-150 Lightning EV Is Officially Dead The Lightning was supposed to define Ford's future. Now, it's being left in the past as Ford pivots to EREVs.

The Ford F-150 Lightning is officially dead, in a bone-headed move by Ford: evsociety.co/kXtj9yT | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn

Plug’n Drive Partners with SWTCH to Launch New National Home EV Charging Program - Plug'n Drive Canada TORONTO, ON – December 11, 2025 – Plug’n Drive is proud to announce its partnership with SWTCH Energy on a new nationwide Home Charging Program that provides

@plugndrive.bsky.social and SWTCH have launched a new EV charging program, where you can get a *FREE* level 2 station while earning a rebate for just charging your car, thanks to the Clean Fuels Regulation: evsociety.co/VRSZuzj | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn

Thank you @emc-mec.bsky.social for the graphic!

Canada has just reached a major milestone: more than 1,000,000 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles are now on our roads.

From just 18,000 EVs in 2015 to 200,000 in 2020, we have now reached 1 million EVs in December 2025.

OEB to introduce new reduced rate for public EV charging in 2026 The new OEB Electric Vehicle Charging rate aims to better reflect the nature of energy usage at EV charging stations

The Ontario Energy Board will be introducing a new special rate class for #EV charging in Ontario, reducing the cost for operators which should lead to cheaper per-kWh fees for drivers: evsociety.co/tibwqxN | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn

New ZEVIP RFP targets charger installation along priority corridors The latest ZEVIP funding will cover up to 50 per cent of project costs to a maximum of $2 million per project

Natural Resources Canada has opened a new round of infrastructure funding, with priority for charging corridors on underserviced highways: evsociety.co/Y1sLgzd | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn

Canadian VW owners gain access to Tesla Superchargers Volkswagen Canada on Nov. 12 said drivers will be able to access the network of 25,000 chargers by using a Volkswagen-approved adapter.

Volkswagen owners in Canada now have access to the Tesla SuperCharging network: evsociety.co/h6kdcPk | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn

2026 Nissan Ariya Arrives in Canada With Significant Price Cuts Nissan is moving forward with the 2026 Ariya in Canada—even as the electric SUV is being pulled from the U.S. market—rolling out a round of meaningful price cuts as the new model year arrives. The […]

The Nissan Ariya is coming back, but only in Canada, and with some price cuts: evsociety.co/Ke75Dqu | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn

Ford May Kill The F-150 Lightning, Right After Hyping Its Home Energy Features: Report

Ford is thinking of killing the F-150 Lightning: evsociety.co/kohQyyR | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn