As Canadian EV adoption climbs, Plug’n Drive upgrades its EV matching tool to help drivers choose the right EV for them
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Toronto, ON– August 20, 2026 – With over 15 years of electric vehicle (EV) education and adoption experience in Canada, Plug’n Drive, in partnership with Kord, announces the launch of its completely redesigned Find Your EV Match tool, available in both English and French. The upgraded platform turns complex EV information into personalized guidance, combining EV knowledge and conversational intelligence to help Canadians understand their options, ask questions and find the vehicles that fit their lives.
As more and more Canadians explore electric vehicles, the road to choosing the right EV can be overwhelming. Plug’n Drive’s redesigned platform cuts through the noise by offering an interactive space where consumers can get instant clarity and answers to questions on the real-world factors that matter most to their daily driving habits — EV basics for first-time EV buyers, range, charging and infrastructure, ownership cost savings and incentives.
Central to the new upgraded tool and user experience is the Ask Steve function. Steve, the iconic avatar from Plug’n Drive’s inception 15 years ago, has evolved into an conversational EV guide. Drivers can now ask Steve complex, lifestyle-specific questions and receive tailored, conversational advice in real time. Additionally, the upgraded Find Your EV Match tool also includes an interactive toolkit which includes interactive tools such as a Range Calculator, Charge Calculator, Charging Map and an Incentives Scout.
As Canada’s leader in independent EV education, Plug’n Drive knows that access to clear, unbiased information is essential to helping Canadians make informed vehicle purchasing decisions. Plug’n Drive is proud to work with Kord on the new AI-powered Find Your EV Match tool. The new partnership combines Plug’n Drive’s trusted EV education with Kord’s innovative Canadian technology to make it easier than ever for Canadians to confidently explore, compare and choose an electric vehicle. Through Kord’s support as Plug’n Drive’s newest Accelerator Sponsor, this valuable educational resource is freely available to anyone considering the transition to electric driving.
“Helping Canadians make informed decisions about electric vehicles is at the heart of everything we do,” said Cara Clairman, President and CEO of Plug’n Drive. “Find Your EV Match has become one of our most valuable educational resources, and we’re excited to work with Kord as an Accelerator Sponsor to make this happen. Their support allows us to continue providing Canadians with free, trusted EV information while showcasing the strength of Canadian innovation.”
About Find Your EV Match
Powered by Kord, Find Your EV Match is Plug’n Drive’s free online EV research and comparison platform. Available in English and French, it enables Canadians to compare every electric vehicle available in Canada, explore charging options, access trusted educational resources and receive personalized guidance from Steve, Plug’n Drive’s AI-powered conversational EV guide.
Plug’n Drive invites Canadians, fleet managers, businesses, municipalities, industry partners and anyone interested in learning more about electric vehicles to explore Find Your EV Match, powered by Kord, at ev.plugndrive.ca.
English: ev.plugndrive.ca/en | Français : ev.plugndrive.ca/fr
Accelerator Sponsor Supporting Find Your EV Match
Plug’n Drive is proud to welcome Kord as its newest Accelerator Sponsor, powering Find Your EV Match—one of Canada’s most comprehensive free online electric vehicle (EV) research and comparison tools. The new partnership combines Plug’n Drive’s trusted EV education with Kord’s innovative Canadian technology to make it easier than ever for Canadians to confidently explore, compare and choose an electric vehicle.
For Kord, the partnership represents an opportunity to support consumers while demonstrating how Canadian-built technology can help accelerate Canada’s transition to electric transportation.
“EVs are fundamentally different from gas vehicles. They’re technology and software-driven products, and people need new ways to discover and understand what that means for their lives,” said Vish Talreja, Co-Founder, Kord. “Kord brings EV knowledge, personal context and conversation together to create a more natural way to explore what fits. We’re excited to bring that experience to Canadians through Plug’n Drive.”
“Having access to accurate, easy-to-understand information makes a difference when someone is considering an electric vehicle,” said Tracy Walden, Vice President, Engagement with Plug’n Drive. “Find Your EV Match is a valuable resource our EV Ambassadors use every day to help answer questions, compare options and give Canadians the confidence they need to choose the EV that best fits their needs.”
Kord’s technology demonstrates how Canadian innovation can help remove barriers to EV adoption by making reliable information more accessible. Together, Plug’n Drive and Kord are helping Canadians navigate the transition to electric transportation with confidence.
About Kord
Kord is a Canadian EV data and intelligence company creating new ways to discover and understand electric vehicles. Kord transforms complex EV information into personalized, conversational experiences that help people find what fits their lives.
Kord powers EV experiences for organizations across the industry, including consumer education organizations, automotive retailers, utilities, governments and more.
Plug’n Drive gratefully acknowledges Kord for making this resource possible as an Accelerator Sponsor and thanks all of its sponsors for their continued support in advancing EV education and awareness across Canada.
About Plug’n Drive
Plug’n Drive is a not-for-profit organization accelerating EV adoption in Canada by providing brand-neutral education, hands-on experiences, and strategic insights to consumers, communities, businesses and decision-makers. Our vision is a well-informed Canadian public that understands the environmental and economic benefits of driving electric and is inspired to make the switch.
This year, we are proud to celebrate our 15th anniversary. Since 2011, we have made incredible strides in our mission through a variety of consumer education programs, including the launch of the world’s first Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre (EVDC) in Toronto, the Electric Vehicle Roadshow event series as well as the Mobile EV Education Trailer (MEET). We also deliver EV test-drive experiences at major auto shows across Canada, helping thousands of drivers get behind the wheel each year.
Our corporate partnerships include EV auto manufacturers, utilities, EV charger manufacturers, and others. For more information about Plug’n Drive’s programs, services, and events, visit plugndrive.ca and sign up for our newsletter. Join our community on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
If you are interested in an interview, please reach out via the contact information below.
Nusrat Anjum
Communications Advisor, Plug’n Drive
Email: nusrat@plugndrive.ca
Phone: 416-828-6993