BC Reduces EV Rebates

It appears the British Columbia government’s commitment to fighting climate change and achieving it’s ZEV mandate is based on how much of the freight will be paid by the Federal government. A Press release this morning (June 22, 2019) from the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources indicates that as of this date, provincial rebates for electric cars will…

VEVC Submission to City of Victoria Mobility Town Hall

Friday Morning, VEVC Board Member Glenn Garry made the following presentation to the City of Victoria’s Town Hall discussion on Low Carbon Mobility. City of Victoria Council, and Staff, my name is Glenn Garry and I am here on behalf of the Victoria Electric Vehicle Association and our 800 members. First, I’d like to congratulate City Staff, and those in…

EV Ownership Basics

It’s an All-Video week at the website as we offer videos from three VEVC Board members on subjects related on EV ownership and sustainability. In this Post, Board member Kira Antinuk discusses her own journey toward EV ownership and what the change has meant to her and her family.

Building the Harmless Home

It’s an all-video week at the website as we offer videos from three VEVC Board members on subjects related to EV ownership and sustainability. In this Post, Board member Arno Keinonen discusses the construction of his zero-emission home which also serves his zero-emission vehicles.

BC EV UPTAKE

It’s an all-video week at the website as we offer videos from three VEVC Board members on subjects related to EV ownership and sustainability. In this post, Board member Glenn Garry provides insight into the remarkably rapid adoption of EVs in British Columbia

EMC Conference Report

With the Electric Mobility Conference of 2019 complete, fellow board members Arno and Heather have finished their Electric Road trip back to Vancouver Island and I have rejoined my family currently residing on the east coast of the United States.  I have been thinking a lot about what I witnessed at this year’s Conference in Quebec City and I think…

“Plug-In Challenge” a Huge Success!

Canada’s FIRST all-electric car rally “The Plug-In Challenge” wrapped up Sunday May 26th at Motorize in Sidney, BC. Motorize owner and Rally organizer, Julian Sale, accompanied by VEVC Vice President David Grove, entertained rally drivers and friends as the rest of the team tallied up the final results. Taking home first prize for reaching 101 destinations was the team of…

BC Hydro Casts EV Stars

BC Hydro is seeking people who have an electric vehicle for a video they’ll be sharing across TV, social media and online. Successful applicants will take part in a one-day professional video shoot in early August that will feature the members of your household and a BC Hydro spokesperson. You’ll receive compensation for the shoot day and the use of…