EV Society - Greater Sudbury

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1 week ago

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

EV Society - Greater Sudbury

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2 weeks ago

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

EV Society - Greater Sudbury

@sudbury.evsociety.co

3 weeks ago

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

EV Society - Greater Sudbury

@sudbury.evsociety.co

1 month ago

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

EV Society - Greater Sudbury

@sudbury.evsociety.co

1 month ago

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

EV Society - Greater Sudbury

@sudbury.evsociety.co

1 month ago

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

EV Society - Greater Sudbury

@sudbury.evsociety.co

1 month ago

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

EV Society - Greater Sudbury

@sudbury.evsociety.co

1 month ago

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

EV Society - Greater Sudbury

@sudbury.evsociety.co

1 month ago

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

EV Society - Greater Sudbury

@sudbury.evsociety.co

1 month ago

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

EV Society - Greater Sudbury

@sudbury.evsociety.co

1 month ago

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

EV Society - Greater Sudbury

@sudbury.evsociety.co

1 month ago

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

EV Society - Greater Sudbury

@sudbury.evsociety.co

2 months ago

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

EV Society - Greater Sudbury

@sudbury.evsociety.co

2 months ago

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 - Greater Sudbury

@sudbury.evsociety.co

2 months ago

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

EV Society - Greater Sudbury

@sudbury.evsociety.co

2 months ago

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

EV Society - Greater Sudbury

@sudbury.evsociety.co

2 months ago

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

EV Society - Greater Sudbury

@sudbury.evsociety.co

3 months ago

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

EV Society - Greater Sudbury

@sudbury.evsociety.co

3 months ago

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

EV Society - Greater Sudbury

@sudbury.evsociety.co

3 months ago

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

EV Society - Greater Sudbury

@sudbury.evsociety.co

3 months ago

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

EV Society - Greater Sudbury

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4 months ago

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

EV Society - Greater Sudbury

@sudbury.evsociety.co

4 months ago

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

EV Society - Greater Sudbury

@sudbury.evsociety.co

4 months ago

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

EV Society - Greater Sudbury

@sudbury.evsociety.co

4 months ago

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

EV Society - Greater Sudbury

@sudbury.evsociety.co

4 months ago

Ontario opens applications for EV ChargeOn program for short time Up to $1 million will be awarded per EV charger project in Ontario, with the call for proposals for the EV ChargeOn program open until Dec. 15

The Ontario government has opened up applications for the new round of ChargeON funding for #electricvehicle charging stations, with a closing date of December 15 2025: evsociety.co/JQbVGV7 | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn

EV Society - Greater Sudbury

@sudbury.evsociety.co

5 months ago

Amazon deploys 50 Rivian electric delivery vans in B.C. The launch of 50 vans in Canada marks a key step toward Amazon’s goal of deploying 100,000 electric delivery vans worldwide by 2030

Amazon deploys 50 Rivian #electric delivery vans in BC: evsociety.co/pppTW6F | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn

EV Society - Greater Sudbury

@sudbury.evsociety.co

5 months ago

Canada is rumored to immently remove tariffs on Chinese electric cars Canada is rumored to remove tariffs on Chinese electric cars soon, as Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet...

There are rumours that Canada will remove some, if not all, tariffs on Chinese-made #electricvehicles: evsociety.co/8Botsrt | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn

EV Society - Greater Sudbury

@sudbury.evsociety.co

5 months ago

GM kills BrightDrop electric van production, blames 'slow demand' as sales were ramping General Motors today pulled the plug on its BrightDrop electric delivery van program, announcing it will permanently end production at...

GM kills off BrightDrop #electric van leaving Ingersol Ontario plant in limbo: evsociety.co/qyeaEsv | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn

EV Society - Greater Sudbury

@sudbury.evsociety.co

5 months ago

Chevy, Cadillac, and GMC EVs are finally winning buyers, but GM has other plans The electric Chevy Equinox is America’s best-selling EV outside of Tesla. Cadillac is now leading the luxury segment, but GM...

Despite General Motors winning over buyers and selling more #EVs than ever, they are scaling back their electrification plans: evsociety.co/AvR6RUk | #KickGas #KeepCalmChargeOn