Take “The Plug-In Challenge”

The rumors were true. It’s finally here. Vancouver Island’s first road rally exclusively for electric cars — “The Plug-In Challenge”. Over 10 days, from May 17 – May 26, EV Drivers will criss-cross the South Island, finding unique points of interest and collecting great prizes while introducing thousands of people to both the benefits and pleasures of using a zero-emission…

Circle May on Your Event Calendar

There’s a major event coming to Victoria and the South Island for ten days in May as the Victoria Electric Vehicle Club launches its first all-electric road rally. For 10 days, beginning May 17th and concluding Sunday May 26, entered owners of EVs will criss-cross the South Island, visiting a myriad of destinations that will qualify them for great prizes…

Mark The EV 2019 Conference On Your Calendar

  As a member of Electric Mobility Canada, the VEVC has been invited to send delegates to the EV2019VÉ Conference & Trade Show in Quebec City from May 6-9, 2019. The 10th annual gathering of EV clubs from across the country will be hosted this year by Hydro-Quebec.  Showcasing the latest trends in EVs and accompanying Infrastructure the conference offers…

EVs Wow 60,000 In Victoria

Brightly decorated in LED lights, a convoy of electric cars from the VEVC drew cheers from 60,000 spectators in downtown Victoria last Saturday night. Accompanied by Victoria Royals mascot, “Marty the Marmot” joining us to promote February’s club sponsored ECO-Night, our members clearly delighted kids and adults alike on a perfect Winter night. More than a million viewers worldwide also…

Committee Recruiting Update

As many of you are aware, the Victoria Electric Vehicle Club has begun a recruitment campaign to encourage members to participate in the goals of the association. In fact the initial response has been so good that our Research and Government Engagement Committees are already full of talented volunteers. But we still need a few more interested individuals for the…

VEVC Recruits Member Committees

The Victoria Electric Vehicle Club has begun a recruitment campaign to encourage members to participate in the goals of the association. A breakdown of the initiatives being embarked upon follows. If you would like to participate in any of them simply email the club with your contact information. The Victoria Electric Vehicle Club’s Purpose, per our 2016 constitution, is to:…

VEVC 2nd Annual General Meeting

The VEVC held its Second Annual General Meeting on Saturday, September 29th at the Victoria City Hall Council Antechamber. Chaired by VP David Grove, the club’s board reported to members on the past year’s activities and plans for the months to come. While the club will continue its governmental lobbying for additional charging stations on the island, building code changes…

Clubhouse Search

Back in 2012, when the first incarnation of the Victoria EV Club formed, owners of electric cars gathered at Colwood’s Royal Bay Bakery, turning it into an unofficial clubhouse. There were pictures of club events on the walls, information on electric cars and invariably EVs on the lot and owners who’d stopped for a sandwich or sunshine cookie willing to…

It’s Time To Join Charge BC

You can now help British Columbia prepare for a future with more electric vehicles on our roads by providing insight into EV charging. By assisting BC Hydro in understanding when and where EVs charge, and how much energy is consumed, you’ll help to ensure that British Columbia is ready for a plug-in future. Simply sign in here to get the…