Independent EV journalism
Toronto · Est. 2026
Topic Hub
Our complete drivers coverage — 13 articles and roughly 60 minutes of reading, ranked by relevance and freshness. Updated as news breaks.
technology
3 min
Volvo is rolling out connected-safety hazard alerts — including Large Animal Alert for moose and other wildlife — to EX60 and EX90 electric SUVs in Canada via software update, alongside Spatial Audio for CarPlay.
policy
5 min
EV noise regulations in Canada are evolving in 2026. Here is what acoustic vehicle alert systems mean for drivers, pedestrians, and automakers — and how Canada compares to the US and EU.
infrastructure
4 min
Charging an EV in Canadian rain, snow, and -30°C — how connector safety actually works, why the real winter risk is different, and the charging habits that matter.
vehicles
6 min
EV winter range loss in Canada is real, predictable, and manageable. Here is what owners experience by temperature, model, and driving style — and how to minimize it.
infrastructure
6 min
Electric truck charging in Canada is different from car charging — higher power demand, longer dwell times, and fleet-specific infrastructure that fleets need to plan for in 2026.
infrastructure
4 min
New Brunswick's $5-million charger fund will add 16 fast-charging stations, but the head of New Brunswick EV says the bigger fix is keeping existing chargers online. The province has 294 charging locations and 596 ports.
infrastructure
4 min
Canadian EV ownership is rising, but the data shows a persistent gap: drivers who park in garages or driveways adopt EVs at three to four times the rate of drivers who rely on street parking or underground lots with no dedicated charging.
infrastructure
4 min
Octopus Energy's free Octopus Charge app for iOS and Android aggregates 211,221 public chargers across North America — including FLO and Circuit Électrique — with no markup on network pricing.
policy
4 min
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne has extended the federal fuel excise tax holiday to January 31, 2027. The 10-cent-per-litre gas increase returns in stages — 5 cents February 1, the full 10 cents April 1 — adding $2.9 billion to the deficit.
deals
3 min
Hyundai and Genesis owners in the US just got 20% off IONNA's premium charging network. Canada's discounting playbook is thinner — here is how to find the real charging deals here.
infrastructure
6 min
Public EV charging costs in Canada vary by network, province, and membership. Here is what drivers pay per kWh, per minute, and per session in 2026 — and how to minimize costs.
technology
5 min
The best dash cams for EVs in Canada in 2026 — front, rear, cabin cams, parking mode, and what matters for electric vehicle owners.
vehicles
6 min
EV vs hybrid in Canada in 2026 — total cost of ownership, winter performance, charging access, and whether a hybrid still makes sense as a bridge vehicle.
