Winter EV Driving VIP Experience Brings Electric Test Drives to the Bow Valley
February 25, 2025-
Presented by the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley, Powered by Plug’n Drive
Bow Valley, Alberta – February 25, 2025 –Residents of the Bow Valley can now experience the benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) this winter with the Winter EV Driving VIP Experience, an exclusive opportunity designed to bring EV test drives right to your doorstep. This initiative, powered by Plug’n Drive and presented by the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley, offers a unique way to explore EVs in real winter driving conditions.
EV Test Drives Starting in Your Own Driveway
“This program allows drivers to experience an EV in the most convenient way possible – right in their own driveway,” said Ron Groves, local EV expert and ambassador. “Winter driving conditions can be challenging, and this experience gives people the chance to see how EVs handle in real-world settings without any pressure to buy.”
Serving the Bow Valley
“We’re excited to bring this opportunity to the Bow Valley communities of Banff, Canmore, Harvie Heights, Lac des Arcs, Dead Man’s Flats, and Exshaw,” said Gareth Thomson, Executive Director at the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley. “Our goal with this program is to provide residents with hands-on experience and reliable information about EV ownership, especially when it comes to winter performance.”
Booking Details
Available Times:
- Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Saturdays and Sundays: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Duration: Each appointment lasts approximately 2 hours
Your Vehicle Options
Participants can choose from three advanced EV models:
– 2024 Volvo XC60 AWD PHEV (All-Wheel Drive Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
– 2024 Chevrolet Equinox FWD BEV (Front-Wheel Drive Battery Electric Vehicle)
– 2024 Chevrolet Equinox AWD BEV (All-Wheel Drive Battery Electric Vehicle)
How It Works
- Book your test drive appointment online.
- An EV Ambassador will contact you to confirm details and collect your address.
- An EV of your choice will be brought to your driveway, allowing you to test drive in familiar surroundings while also exploring the local charging infrastructure.
Book Your Winter EV Driving VIP Experience Today
This exclusive test drive program runs until March 30, 2025. To reserve your spot and experience the future of winter driving, click here to book your appointment.
For those outside the Bow Valley in Alberta, Plug’n Drive’s EVs are for Everyone Cross-Canada Tour offers similar test drive and education events across the country.
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 please contact:
Alan Downward
Communications and Project Coordinator
Plug’n Drive
(647) 449-9715
