Tesla Canada has begun to confirm Model Y deliveries to customers. Less than one year after the all-electric crossover was unveiled it will be arriving on Canadian streets. This is six full months ahead of tesla’s originally announced delivery date. Based on the Model 3, The Model Y features a maximum 483 km range (EPA est.), 0-100 km/h acceleration in…
As of February 18, 2020, the Province of BC has renewed funding for the Clean BC EV Charger Rebate Program. The total program funding is $4.8M until March 31, 2020 and $5.0M from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021 or when funding runs out, whichever comes first. For MURB and Workplace applications that received pre-approval on or before February…
As electric vehicle (EV) purchases continue to increase exponentially in BC, it is important that new building projects include EV charging infrastructure that is required to help reduce GHG emissions. Known as futureproofing, BC municipalities can take action by amending their zoning bylaws to require energized charging outlets at the time of new construction to avoid more costly electrical retrofits….
The Victoria EV Club’s 8th Annual ECO-Night is in the books, universally recognized as a huge success. More electric vehicles than ever before outside the arena, circling the concourse and on the ice. Great displays by local environmental groups, a charming give-away to the thousands in attendance and some big contest winners. Both the VEVC and Tesla Vancouver (Park Royal)…
Following their discussions with VEVC members at Saturday’s coffee chat, Tesla has updated the club on the issues raised. SERVICE Tesla is placing one permanent technician on the island and one rotating technician every other week working out of Fernie’s Autobody in Victoria. Victoria residents, please submit all requests for service through the Tesla App by simply clicking the “schedule…
Under current Measurement Canada (MC) rules for the basis of fees for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations (dated June 19, 2017), electricity may only be sold with the provision that the (sub) meter type is “approved by Measurement Canada”. However, it has been acknowledged by Measurement Canada as late as March 16, 2018 that: – there are currently no meters…
In November 2018.British Columbia’s government announced the intention to bring in a Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) standard and help lead our province towards a non-polluting transportation future. Government followed through with the first step of passing the ZEV Act in the spring session of the Legislature in 2019. Late in 2019, government sought stakeholder input, which included Victoria Electric Vehicle…
