An electric vehicle, also known as an EV, is powered fully, or partially, by an electric motor and battery pack. EVery auto manufacturer in the world has an EV on the road right now or is close to releasing one, with many committed to electrifying their entire line-up over the next 10-15 years.

The Electric Motor Advantage

EVs have better acceleration than gas cars. That’s because electric motors deliver full torque right away, unlike internal combustion engines that need to gear up. Electric motors are an incredibly efficient and durable technology, meaning less maintenance and a longer life time than gas engines.

The Electricity Advantage

Electricity is more affordable than gasoline and domestically produced, which means every time you charge up you are saving money and supporting the local economy. Electricity can also be made from clean and renewable sources, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution every time you drive.

The Battery Advantage

Electric vehicles use lithium-ion batteries, the same type of battery used in smartphones and laptops. EV batteries hold their charge for weeks at a time and are quick and easy to recharge. EV batteries are 90% recyclable and many companies are looking at re-purposing used-EV batteries for second-life energy storage. This means that at the end of your car’s life, the battery still has value, unlike old gas engines that are bound for the scrapyard.

An electric car, or electric vehicle, is powered fully or partially by an electric motor and battery pack. There are two types of electric car:

Fully Electric Cars are powered 100% by electricity and have zero tailpipe emissions.

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Cars have small battery packs for short all-electric driving distances (20-80 km) before a gasoline engine or generator turns on for longer trips. Plug-in hybrids differ from gasoline and diesel hybrids in that they provide dedicated all-electric driving distances.

Canadian Electric Vehicle Fast Facts

700,000

More than 700,000 fully-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles on the road in Canada and growing

$3,000

Driving an electric vehicle can save you $3,000 per year on fuel savings alone.

90 %

Driving an electric vehicle can reduce your vehicle’s emissions by as much as 90%

80+ %

More than 80% of Canada’s electricity comes from from non-greenhouse gas (non-GHG) emitting sources

30,000

Canada has more than 30,000 public charging stations

80+

There are over 80 models available for sale in Canada with more on the way

82%

~82% of Canada’s electricity generation came from non-greenhouse gas (GHG) emitting sources.

400+ kms

As of 2024, all new 2024 models average 400+ kms of range on a single charge.

Electric Vehicle Benefits

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