Book an Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre Visit

The Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays on an appointment-only basis. Plug’n Drive has implemented a number of new precautions to keep in line with physical and social distancing guidelines and ensure your safety and the safety of our staff. Visit It’s Time to Recharge for more information.

EV Discovery Centre Hours of Operation

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10 AM – 5 PM [Appointment Only]
Friday: 10 AM – 5 PM [Appointment Only]
Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM [Appointment Only]
Sunday: Closed

1126 Finch Ave. W. | Unit 1 | North York, ON | M3J 3J6
647-717-6941

Electric Vehicle Test Drive

The Electric Vehicle Test Drive is home to a diverse selection of EV makes and models, including:

BMW 330e
BMW 530e
BMW X3e
Ford Fusion Energi
Honda Clarity PHEV
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Nissan LEAF
Volkswagen e-Golf
Volvo XC60 PHEV
Volvo XC90 PHEV

The EV Test Drive is also home to four Level 2 charging stations, provided by Autochargers.ca and Flo. These are pay-per-use stations that are available to the public 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

The EV Test Drive Zone is Powered By:

What People Are Saying

Extremely helpful resource for anyone interested in electric vehicles. The ability to test drive a range of cars, paired with the practical advice from the staff (many of whom are EV drivers themselves) make this place an indispensable resource for any car buyer.

Rachel K.

Toronto, ON

First of its Kind Facility Worldwide

The Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre (EVDC) is the first facility of its kind in the world, and the only one of its kind in Canada, dedicated to providing an experiential learning environment for electric transportation. The purpose of the Centre is to:

Help drivers better understand the environmental and economic benefits of electric transportation
Provide a one-stop-destination to test drive a wide variety of the latest EV models from leading manufacturers while being supported by Plug’n Drive’s passionate EV ambassadors
Provide unbiased and factual information about electric cars in a sales-free, no-pressure environment
To help drivers make the transition from a gasoline/diesel car to an electric car that suits their lifestyle
To increase customer confidence in home and public charging by answering questions and exposing them to home charging solutions and public charging maps/apps
Offer a unique event venue for professional and private events

OPG PowerPlace

Meeting Room and Conference Centre

Inside the Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre, you will find OPG PowerPlace.

This multi-use facility is available for private event bookings and can accommodate all manner of special events, including product promotions, employee engagement workshops, board meetings and sales training seminars.

OPG PowerPlace is equipped with everything you would expect from any contemporary event venue, including high-definition video display, digital projector, web/conferencing tools and catering.

To learn more about how PowerPlace can accommodate your next event, visit PowerPlace – Meeting Room and Event Venue.

Charging Zone

The charging zone at the Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre is designed to help drivers understand how electric car charging works.

In the charging zone, drivers can learn about the different levels, or speeds, of electric car charging.

Drivers can also learn about various public charging websites and apps. These websites and apps help drivers find public charging stations along their route in order to enable long distance travel in their EV.

Drivers can also learn about and purchase home charging stations from the Centre. We have Canada’s largest selection of residential charging stations at competitive prices and will help you find the perfect home charging solution.

To view our home charging station product list, visit: Charging Station Store.

Reception Zone

If you’re charging your car at one of Plug’n Drive’s charging stations, come in, have a coffee and talk about EVs with our knowledgeable staff or other EV owners. You can learn more about your own EV or test drive one of our EVs to plan your next purchase.

Interactive Learning

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The Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre is home to several interactive touchscreen displays that walk visitors through the entire EV ecosystem starting with the basics behind how electric car technology works, followed by the environmental and economic benefits of electric cars and finishing with a comprehensive overview of charging and Canada’s electricity system.

Electrifying History Wall

Did you know that the very first cars ever built were electric? The Electrifying History Wall at the EV Discovery Centre recounts the entire history of the automobile going back to 1835 to showcase the rise and fall and rise again of the electric car.