Independent EV journalism
Toronto · Est. 2026
Topic Hub
Our complete cars coverage — 14 articles and roughly 70 minutes of reading, ranked by relevance and freshness. Updated as news breaks.
industry
5 min
A BYD Fangchengbao Ti7 off-road SUV was photographed beside a Sealion 7 near Montreal, and a badged-over Sealion 06 with an Ontario manufacturer plate appeared in Markham. Here is what the sightings reveal about BYD's Canadian testing program.
industry
4 min
Canadian EV manufacturing in 2026 — Ontario assembly plants, Quebec battery factories, CAMI and Bécancour, and Canada's role in North American EV supply chains.
policy
4 min
Alstom will build 313 Adessia rail cars for VIA Rail Canada's long-distance, regional and remote routes under a C$4.7 billion agreement — carbody work in La Pocatière, final assembly in Thunder Bay, first fleet renewal in decades.
vehicles
5 min
EV maintenance costs in Canada are lower than gas cars, but not zero. Here is what EV owners should expect for tires, brakes, cabin filters, battery service, and out-of-warranty repairs.
vehicles
6 min
How -30°C affects EVs versus gasoline cars — range loss, fuel penalty, block heaters, idling, and which drivetrain actually suffers more in Canadian winters.
vehicles
4 min
Best small electric cars available in Canada under $50,000 in 2026 — Chevy Bolt, Nissan Leaf, Mini Cooper SE, and Hyundai Ioniq 5 compact comparison.
vehicles
6 min
Best AWD electric cars in Canada in 2026 — ranked by winter traction, range, charging speed, and real owner experience on Canadian snow and ice.
vehicles
6 min
Best long-range electric cars in Canada in 2026 with 500 km or more of real-world range — highway efficiency, winter performance, charging speed, and ownership costs compared.
technology
4 min
Mitchell's Q2 2026 collision data shows the repair-cost gap between battery-electric and gas vehicles in Canada has narrowed to just $1,234 — the smallest on record — as BEV claims passed 5% of repairable volume for the first time. Here is what is driving the parity.
deals
6 min
Every new electric car sold in Canada in 2026 priced under $45,000 — real MSRPs, what the iZEV rebate actually covers, and which cheap EV is worth buying.
vehicles
5 min
The safest electric cars sold in Canada in 2026 — IIHS Top Safety Pick winners, the IIHS/NHTSA investigations to know about, and the battery-specific safety checks buyers miss.
policy
4 min
EV insurance in Canada runs 10-25% above comparable gas cars. Here's why — expensive batteries, repair cycles — and the eight discounts that close the gap.
vehicles
7 min
Best electric cars for Canadian winters in 2026 — AWD EVs tested on snow, ice, and -20°C range loss. Which models actually work when temperatures drop and roads get slippery.
deals
6 min
Best used electric cars in Canada in 2026 — battery health, range retention, reliability, and resale value for EVs that still make sense as used purchases.
