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Plug’n Drive’s Mobile EV Education Trailer (MEET) will be in St. Thomas, ON in April

Hosted by NAPA Auto Parts St. Thomas, MEET St. Thomas offers free EV Education and Test Drives

St. Thomas, Ontario – April 3, 2025 – Plug’n Drive, a leading non-profit organization committed to accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Canada, is excited to announce the arrival of its Mobile EV Education Trailer (MEET) in St. Thomas. It will bring a number of new all-electric vehicles over various days for anyone EV-curious to test drive and ask questions of trained Plug‘n Drive EV Ambassadors, many of which are EV owners themselves.

 

This initiative is part of the EVs are for Everyone Cross-Canada Tour, aiming to increase public awareness and knowledge about electric vehicles.

 

Event Details:

 

  • Dates: April 10 – April 27, 2025 (Thursdays through Sundays, except Good Friday, April 18)
  • Location: NAPA Auto Parts – NAPA St. Thomas, 115 Dennis Rd., Unit 4, St. Thomas, ON | Map
  • Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

 

MEET St. Thomas is proudly hosted by NAPA Auto Parts – NAPA St. Thomas, a trusted name in automotive parts and service. This partnership ensures visitors not only gain first-hand experience driving an EV but also learn about the evolving EV maintenance and repair landscape.

 

“We are excited to welcome the public to Plug’n Drive’s Mobile EV Education Trailer (MEET) here at our store in St. Thomas,” said Franz Peters, manager at the St. Thomas NAPA Auto Parts. “We’re delighted to help the Plug’n Drive team demonstrate a range of modern EVs, and answer any questions on buying, owning or charging electric vehicles.” 

 

“Nearby, our network includes NAPA AUTOPRO Gurr Auto, which is a NexDrive-certified facility, meaning it is an independent repair shop that has access to expertise and the largest inventory of parts in the country, including for plug-in and hybrid electric vehicles,” adds Peters. “Arrow Motors is also a local NAPA AutoPro, and pre-owned vehicle dealer as well.”

 

Electric vehicles available to test drive at MEET St. Thomas are scheduled to include:

 

  • 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV pickup
  • 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6
  • 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 2024 Polestar 2
  • 2024 Volvo EX40

 

Use the Find Your Match tool on the Plug’n Drive website to learn about these vehicles and others available in Canada. Discover the EV that fits your lifestyle, see how it compares to a gas vehicle, and find out how much you can save.  

 

Key Features:

 

  • Free EV Test Drives: Experience various EV models in a no-pressure environment.
  • Educational Displays: Learn about EV technology, charging infrastructure, the economic and environmental benefits of driving electric, and how to find the right EV for your lifestyle.
  • Expert Consultations: Get answers to your questions from local unbiased EV experts.

 

“Test driving an EV is often a major eye-opener, and a key part of the decision-making journey for anyone considering an electric vehicle,” said Cara Clairman, President and CEO of Plug’n Drive. “With all the uncertainty around vehicle prices and tariffs recently, the EVs are for Everyone Tour allows potential EV buyers to sample vehicles and receive information with a variety of EV models and options, plus ask questions about charging—all in a relaxed, no-pressure environment.”

 

How to Participate:

 

  • Book Ahead: Secure a preferred test drive time via the MEET Thomas booking calendar.
  • Walk-ins Welcome: Visitors can drop by during operating hours.
  • Driver Requirements: Participants must be 21 years of age with a full, unrestricted driver’s license.
  • For more information and to stay updated on event details, visit the MEET Thomas webpage.

 

Can’t Make It to MEET St. Thomas? Join us at an EV Roadshow nearby!

 

If you can’t attend MEET St. Thomas, there is also an EV Roadshow scheduled nearby, with potentially more events on the way:

 

 

 

EVs are for Everyone Tour events offer EV test drives, expert consultations, and information on charging, the economic and environmental benefits of EVs, and how to choose the right EV for your needs.

 

To see where else the EVs are for Everyone Tour is heading this season, visit EVs are for Everyone Cross-Canada Tour to access the full schedule, or explore Plug’n Drive’s events calendar.

 

EVs are for EVeryone Tour Sponsors

 

The Tour is made possible through partial funding from Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative (ZEVAI), and the essential support of sponsors.

 

National Champion Sponsor – RBC

National Site Sponsor – NexDrive powered by NAPA

Discovery Sponsors – Mike Brigham Foundation | Power Workers’ Union

Electrifying Sponsors – Bruce Power | Hydro One Networks | Ontario Power Generation | Toronto Hydro

Automaker Sponsors – Cadillac | Chevrolet | Hyundai | Mitsubishi | Polestar | Volvo

Accelerator Sponsors – Electrical Safety Authority | Elocity | Flo

Amplified Sponsors – CAA | Electricity Canada | Electric Mobility Canada | Indigenous Clean Energy | Women in Renewable Energy

Anticipated Tour Schedule

 

MEET Western Canada 2025

 

  • April 3-20 MEET Kelowna BC
  • Apr 24-May 18 MEET Calgary AB
  • May 22 – Jun 8 MEET Saskatoon SK
  • Jun 12-29 MEET Winnipeg MB
  • Jul 3-20 MEET Regina MB
  • Jul 24-Aug 17 MEET Calgary AB
  • Aug 21-Sep 7 MEET Edmonton AB
  • Sep 11-28 MEET Banff AB
  • Oct 2-19 MEET Canmore AB
  • Oct 23-Nov 10 MEET Vancouver Island BC

 

MEET Eastern Canada 2025

 

  • Apr 10-27 MEET St. Thomas ON
  • May 1-18 MEET Orangeville ON
  • May 22-Jun 8 MEET Sudbury ON
  • Jun 12-22 MEET Gatineau QC
  • Jun 26-Jul 13 MEET L’Ancienne-Lorette QC
  • Jul 17-Aug 3 MEET Edmundston/Grand Falls NB
  • Aug 7-24 MEET Halifax/Dartmouth NS
  • Aug 28-Sep 14 MEET Moncton NB
  • Sep 18-Oct 5 MEET Rimouski QC
  • Oct 9-26 MEET Quebec City QC
  • Oct 30-Nov 16 MEET St-Jérôme QC

 

About Plug’n Drive

 

Plug’n Drive is a not-for-profit organization accelerating EV adoption in Canada to maximize the environmental and economic benefits of an electrified transportation sector. Our vision is to help Canada achieve its goal of 100% electric vehicle sales by 2035 or earlier. 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). 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.

 

For more information or to arrange an interview please contact:

 

Alan Downward

Communications Advisor

Plug’n Drive

alan@plugndrive.ca

(647) 449-9715

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