EVs are for EVeryone Cross-Canada Tour - Plug'n Drive Canada

EVs are for EVeryone Cross-Canada Tour

The EVs are for EVeryone Cross-Canada Tour, partially funded by Natural Resources Canada and championed by RBC, will continue in 2026, with an ambitious schedule of EV education and test-drive activities across Canada. Building on the success of our 2024–2025 Tour, Plug’n Drive will deliver a national mix of Mobile EV Education Trailer (MEET) events, EV Roadshows, Auto Show Test Drive features, the EV Discovery Centre and its satellite location in Toronto, and other community events designed to help Canadians learn about electric vehicles in a hands-on, sales-free environment.

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The Many Ways We’re Reaching Canadians in 2026

Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre (EVDC)

Located in Toronto, the EVDC remains a core stop on the Tour. Open year-round, the EVDC offers hands-on EV education, interactive displays, charging demonstrations, and test drives of a rotating lineup of EVs. Visitors receive neutral, evidence-based information to help them make informed decisions. Book a test drive at the EVDC or its Elocity Satellite.

EV Roadshows

Our EV Roadshows travel to communities for one- to three-day events, bringing a pop-up tent or tradeshow booth, electric vehicles, and trained EV Ambassadors. Depending on the location and event needs, EV Roadshows may operate out of the EV Discovery Centre, one of our two MEETs, or as stand-alone activations in communities across the provinces. These EV Roadshows offer on-the-spot EV education, charging information, and test drives wherever possible. EV Roadshows visit town centres, festivals, conferences, trade shows, and community events — rain or shine, and in all seasons.

Stand-Alone EV Roadshows

Apr 29-30, 2026 – EV Roadshow at Smart Grids Canada 2026 in Calgary, AB

May 2-3, 2026 – EV Roadshow at Salon Auto-Sport Québec in Quebec City, QC

May 30, 2026 – EV Roadshow at Electrify Regina 2026 in Regina, SK

Jul 10-12, 2026 – EV Roadshow with EVAAC in Halifax, NS

Jul 31-Aug 1, 2026 – EV Roadshow with Drive Electric Charlottetown in Charlottetown, PE

Aug 27-30, 2026 – EV Roadshow with Drive Electric Newfoundland in St. Johns, NL

Sept 19, 2026 – EV Roadshow at ManitobaEV Fest 2026 in Winnipeg, MB

Oct 21-22, 2026 – EV Roadshow at EMC’s EVVE 2026 in Winnipeg, MB

For all EV Roadshow events, visit our Events Calendar.

Mobile EV Education Trailers (MEETs)

Our MEETs completed their 2025 cross-country journey, but they remain an important part of the Tour. Each MEET is a fully-collapsible mobile education centre equipped with informational displays and staffed by EV Ambassadors. They will be back on the road in May 2026, with fewer but longer stops in communities where deeper community engagement is needed.

2026 MEET Schedule

MEET Western Canada 2026

May 7-June 7, 2026 – MEET Surrey, BC – plus EV Roadshows in Surrey, Langley and Port Moody

Jun 11-Jul 19, 2026 – MEET Calgary, AB – plus an EV Roadshow in Cochrane and Okotoks

Sep 3-Oct 4, 2026 – MEET Vernon, BC

Oct 8-Nov 8, 2026 – MEET Victoria, BC

MEET Eastern Canada 2026

May 14-Jun 14, 2026 – MEET Guelph ON – plus an EV Roadshow in Burlington

Jun 18-Jul 26, 2026 – MEET Muskoka, ON – plus EV Roadshows in Huntsville, Georgian Bay and Bracebridge

Sep 10-Oct 11, 2026 – MEET Montreal, QC

Oct 15-Nov 15, 2026 – MEET Windsor, ON

RBC EVs are for EVeryone Tour Avion Contest

Enter for a chance to win 250,000 RBC Avion Points!

When you visit a MEET event and test drive an electric vehicle, you can enter the EVs are for EVeryone Tour Contest, presented by RBC, our National Champion Sponsor. Two lucky winners—one from Eastern Canada and one from Western Canada—will each receive 250,000 Avion points, enough to redeem for an electric scooter and more.

How to enter: Visit a MEET event and scan the contest QR code to enter, or enter by visiting the western or eastern contest pages. No purchase necessary. One entry per person. Open to all MEET visitors.

Visit the Tour. Drive electric. You could win big!

OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES – WEST

CONTEST PERIOD:

The EVs are for EVeryone 2026 Contest – West (the “Contest”) begins on May 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM Eastern Time and ends on November 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (the “Contest Period”).

AGREEMENT TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY THESE RULES:

By participating in this Contest, you are signifying your agreement that you have read and agree to be legally bound by these Official Contest Rules (the “Rules”).

  • Obtain and fully complete the Entry Form (the “Entry Form”).  You must fully complete the Entry Form with all of the required information and follow the on-screen instructions to submit your completed Entry Form.

ENTRY LIMIT:

There is a limit of one (1) Entry per person during the Contest Period. If it is discovered by the Sponsor (using any evidence or other information made available to or otherwise discovered by the Sponsor) that any person has attempted to: (i) exceed any of the limits stated in these Rules; and/or (ii) use multiple names, identities, email addresses and/or any automated, macro, script, robotic or other system(s) or program(s) to enter or otherwise participate in or to disrupt this Contest; then they may be disqualified from the Contest in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor. An Entry may be rejected if (in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor): (i) the Entry is not submitted and received in accordance with these Rules during the Contest Period; and/or (ii) the Entry is not otherwise in compliance with these Rules (all as determined by Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion). The Released Parties (defined below) are not responsible for late, lost, misdirected, delayed, incomplete or incompatible   Entries or any other Contest-related information (all of which are void).

VERIFICATION:

All Entries and entrants are subject to verification at any time and for any reason.  The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to require proof of identity and/or eligibility (in a form acceptable to the Sponsor – including, without limitation, government issued photo identification): (i) for the purposes of verifying an individual’s eligibility to participate in this Contest; (ii) for the purposes of verifying the eligibility and/or legitimacy of any Entry or any other information submitted (or purportedly submitted) for the purposes of this Contest; and/or (iii) for any other reason the Sponsor deems necessary, in its sole and absolute discretion, for the purposes of administering this Contest in accordance with these Rules.  Failure to provide such proof to the complete satisfaction of the Sponsor within the timeline specified by the Sponsor may result in disqualification in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor.  The sole determinant of the time for the purposes of this Contest will be the Contest server machine(s).

PRIZES:

PRIZE DESCRIPTION
There will be 1 prize (a “Prize”).  The Prize consists of:

  • 250,000 Avion points. The approximate retail value of the Avion points depends on the membership level, the chosen category of redemption and the availability of reward options at the time of redemption. If redeemed for gift cards, 250,000 Avion points can be redeemed for approximately $1,785 in value.

There is a limit of one (1) Prize per person.

PRIZE WINNER SELECTION PROCESS:

On November 23, 2026 (the “Selection Date”) in Toronto, Ontario at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, one (1) eligible entrant will be selected by random draw from among all eligible Entries submitted and received in accordance with these Rules during the Contest Period.

The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible Entries submitted and received in accordance with these Rules during the Contest Period.

WINNER NOTIFICATION PROCESS:

The Sponsor or its designated representative will make a minimum of two (2) attempts to contact each potential Prize winner (using the information provided at the time of entry) within two (2) business days of the Selection Date.  If a potential Prize winner cannot be contacted within two (2) business days of the Selection Date, or if there is a return of any notification as undeliverable; then they may, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor, be disqualified (and, if disqualified, will forfeit all rights to the applicable Prize) and the Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion and time permitting, to select an alternate potential Prize winner following the same applicable winner selection procedure described above (with the necessary amendments), in which case the foregoing provisions of this section shall apply to such new potential Prize winner.

WINNER CONFIRMATION PROCESS:

BEFORE BEING DECLARED A CONFIRMED PRIZE WINNER, each potential Prize winner will be required to: (a) confirm they are an Avion Rewards member with an account in good standing (b) correctly answer a mathematical skill-testing question without mechanical or other aid (which may, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor, be administered online, by email or other electronic means, by telephone, or in the Sponsor’s form of declaration and release); and (c) sign and return within three (3) business days of notification the Sponsor’s declaration and release form, which (among other things): (i) confirms compliance with these Rules; (ii) acknowledges acceptance of the Prize (as awarded); (iii) releases the Contest Parties and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any and all liability in connection with this Contest, their participation therein and/or the awarding and use/misuse of the Prize or any portion thereof; and (iv) agrees to the publication, reproduction and/or other use of their name, address, voice, statements about the Contest and/or photograph or other likeness without further notice or compensation, in any publicity or advertisement carried out by or on behalf of the Sponsor in any manner or medium whatsoever, including print, broadcast or the internet.  If the potential Prize winner: (a) fails to return the properly executed Contest documents within the specified time; (b) cannot accept (or is unwilling to accept) the Prize (as awarded) for any reason; (c) fails to correctly answer the skill-testing question; (d) does not have an Avion Rewards account in good standing; and/or (e) is determined to be in violation of these Rules (all as determined by the Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion); then they may, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor, be disqualified (and, if disqualified, will forfeit all rights to the Prize) and the Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion and time permitting, to select an alternate potential Prize winner following the same winner selection procedure described above (with the necessary amendments), in which case the foregoing provisions of this section shall apply to such new potential Prize winner. The Sponsor will have final discretion in selecting the winner in the event of a tie or for any other reason.

OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES – EAST

CONTEST PERIOD:

The EVs are for EVeryone 2026 Contest – East (the “Contest”) begins on May 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM Eastern Time and ends on November 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (the “Contest Period”).

AGREEMENT TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY THESE RULES:

By participating in this Contest, you are signifying your agreement that you have read and agree to be legally bound by these Official Contest Rules (the “Rules”).

  • Obtain and fully complete the Entry Form (the “Entry Form”).  You must fully complete the Entry Form with all of the required information and follow the on-screen instructions to submit your completed Entry Form.

ENTRY LIMIT:

There is a limit of one (1) Entry per person during the Contest Period. If it is discovered by the Sponsor (using any evidence or other information made available to or otherwise discovered by the Sponsor) that any person has attempted to: (i) exceed any of the limits stated in these Rules; and/or (ii) use multiple names, identities, email addresses and/or any automated, macro, script, robotic or other system(s) or program(s) to enter or otherwise participate in or to disrupt this Contest; then they may be disqualified from the Contest in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor. An Entry may be rejected if (in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor): (i) the Entry is not submitted and received in accordance with these Rules during the Contest Period; and/or (ii) the Entry is not otherwise in compliance with these Rules (all as determined by Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion). The Released Parties (defined below) are not responsible for late, lost, misdirected, delayed, incomplete or incompatible   Entries or any other Contest-related information (all of which are void).

VERIFICATION:

All Entries and entrants are subject to verification at any time and for any reason.  The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to require proof of identity and/or eligibility (in a form acceptable to the Sponsor – including, without limitation, government issued photo identification): (i) for the purposes of verifying an individual’s eligibility to participate in this Contest; (ii) for the purposes of verifying the eligibility and/or legitimacy of any Entry or any other information submitted (or purportedly submitted) for the purposes of this Contest; and/or (iii) for any other reason the Sponsor deems necessary, in its sole and absolute discretion, for the purposes of administering this Contest in accordance with these Rules.  Failure to provide such proof to the complete satisfaction of the Sponsor within the timeline specified by the Sponsor may result in disqualification in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor.  The sole determinant of the time for the purposes of this Contest will be the Contest server machine(s).

PRIZES:

PRIZE DESCRIPTION
There will be 1 prize (a “Prize”).  The Prize consists of:

  • 250,000 Avion points. The approximate retail value of the Avion points depends on the membership level, the chosen category of redemption and the availability of reward options at the time of redemption. If redeemed for gift cards, 250,000 Avion points can be redeemed for approximately $1,785 in value.

There is a limit of one (1) Prize per person.

PRIZE WINNER SELECTION PROCESS:

On November 23, 2026 (the “Selection Date”) in Toronto, Ontario at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, one (1) eligible entrant will be selected by random draw from among all eligible Entries submitted and received in accordance with these Rules during the Contest Period.

The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible Entries submitted and received in accordance with these Rules during the Contest Period.

WINNER NOTIFICATION PROCESS:

The Sponsor or its designated representative will make a minimum of two (2) attempts to contact each potential Prize winner (using the information provided at the time of entry) within two (2) business days of the Selection Date.  If a potential Prize winner cannot be contacted within two (2) business days of the Selection Date, or if there is a return of any notification as undeliverable; then they may, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor, be disqualified (and, if disqualified, will forfeit all rights to the applicable Prize) and the Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion and time permitting, to select an alternate potential Prize winner following the same applicable winner selection procedure described above (with the necessary amendments), in which case the foregoing provisions of this section shall apply to such new potential Prize winner.

WINNER CONFIRMATION PROCESS:

BEFORE BEING DECLARED A CONFIRMED PRIZE WINNER, each potential Prize winner will be required to: (a) confirm they are an Avion Rewards member with an account in good standing (b) correctly answer a mathematical skill-testing question without mechanical or other aid (which may, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor, be administered online, by email or other electronic means, by telephone, or in the Sponsor’s form of declaration and release); and (c) sign and return within three (3) business days of notification the Sponsor’s declaration and release form, which (among other things): (i) confirms compliance with these Rules; (ii) acknowledges acceptance of the Prize (as awarded); (iii) releases the Contest Parties and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any and all liability in connection with this Contest, their participation therein and/or the awarding and use/misuse of the Prize or any portion thereof; and (iv) agrees to the publication, reproduction and/or other use of their name, address, voice, statements about the Contest and/or photograph or other likeness without further notice or compensation, in any publicity or advertisement carried out by or on behalf of the Sponsor in any manner or medium whatsoever, including print, broadcast or the internet.  If the potential Prize winner: (a) fails to return the properly executed Contest documents within the specified time; (b) cannot accept (or is unwilling to accept) the Prize (as awarded) for any reason; (c) fails to correctly answer the skill-testing question; (d) does not have an Avion Rewards account in good standing; and/or (e) is determined to be in violation of these Rules (all as determined by the Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion); then they may, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor, be disqualified (and, if disqualified, will forfeit all rights to the Prize) and the Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion and time permitting, to select an alternate potential Prize winner following the same winner selection procedure described above (with the necessary amendments), in which case the foregoing provisions of this section shall apply to such new potential Prize winner. The Sponsor will have final discretion in selecting the winner in the event of a tie or for any other reason.

Auto Show Test Drives

Again in 2026, the Tour included EV test-drive experiences at major Auto Shows and regional consumer shows across the country. These large-scale events give attendees the chance to compare multiple EV models in one place, ask questions, and learn from EV experts.

Canadian International AutoShow 2026 – February 13 to February 22, 2026

Calgary International Auto & Truck Show – March 12 to March 15, 2026

Vancouver International Auto Show – March 25 to March 29, 2026

EV & Charging Expo 2026 – April 8 to April 9, 2026

Edmonton Auto Experience 2026 – April 9 to April 12, 2026

Truck World 2026 – April 16 to April 17, 2026

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Check out our events calendar to see when the EVs are for EVeryone Tour will be in your area, and join us in driving the future forward!

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What is the MEET?

The Mobile EV Education Trailer (MEET) is a consumer engagement installation focused on EV education and awareness. The MEET is a perfect complement to any regional EV strategy or public outreach campaign. It features localized content about the benefits of driving electric and an EV test drive activity in some of the latest EV models from leading manufacturers. The MEET is staffed by EV Ambassadors from the community who can speak to the electric driving lifestyle in a family-friendly, sales-free environment. We have two active MEETs. In 2026, one will be traveling through Ontario and Quebec, and the other across British Columbia and Alberta.

What does a MEET Include?

  • 2-6 week activation
  • Informational learning displays that cover the environmental and economic benefits of electric transportation
  • An EV test drive activity in some of the latest models from EV manufacturers
  • Plug’n Drive trained EV Ambassadors, many of whom are EV owners, to engage the public and answer questions
  • Information about home and public charging

What’s the EV Roadshow?

The Electric Vehicle (EV) Roadshow is a Plug’n Drive priority program that travels around Canada to participate in conferences, tradeshows and festivals, offering electric vehicle education and test drive activities. While the EV Roadshows often spin off from an Eastern MEET, a Western MEET, or the EV Discovery Centre in Toronto, ON or its Elocity satellite, in North York, ON, they can also be arranged in any of Canada’s provinces! The EV Roadshows bring the EV experience to smaller communities, conferences, festivals, and regional events.

What does an EV Roadshow include?

  • 1-3 day activation
  • Plug’n Drive trained EV ambassadors, many of whom are EV owners, to engage the public and answer questions
  • An electric vehicle test drive activity in some of the latest EV makes and models from leading manufacturers
  • An attractive tradeshow display that can be adapted for indoor and outdoor environments
  • Informative and engaging informational displays, signs and literature about EVs and home and public charging

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