By Miles Brown, General Manager, EV LAB Victoria If you’ve visited EV LAB Victoria, you’ve probably heard me say: “Always carry a quality lithium booster pack and keep it charged. It’s the safest way to wake up your vehicle if the 12V battery is depleted, and in an EV, that can happen with very little warning.” You’ve also likely heard…
The Honorable David EbyPremier of British ColumbiaPO Box 9060 Stn Prov GovtVictoria, BC V8W 9E2 22 January 2026 Greetings Premier, My name is Glenn Garry, and I am the President of the Victoria Electric Vehicle Association (VicEVA) one ofan association of 12 electric vehicle owner groups across the province representing the over 220,000 families enjoying the many benefits of life…
The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimated that electric cars use 381 lbs moreminerals, such as lithium, nickel, and copper, compared to ICE cars. However, scientists found that mineral use for electric cars in the long run is far lowerthan gasoline and diesel mineral usage when accounting for oil needed for fuel-burning cars. Experts also describe another important factor that most…
Over the last month, the fine folks at EV Lab (“High Voltage – High Standards”) have been collecting votes to name their first “High Voltage Hero” and now we can reveal who you elected… We’re excited to recognize Julian Sale, owner of Motorize Electric Vehicles, as EV LAB Victoria and VicEVA’s “High Voltage Hero” for November. Julian has been a…
BC RECONSIDERS ITS ZEV MANDATE The Province is updating its zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) framework to maintain electric vehicle (EV) momentum. Legislative changes are also under development that strengthen B.C.’s commitment to cleaner transportation, while ensuring affordability, consumer choice and support for automakers. “B.C. currently leads Canada in EV targets, and we are proud to be a North American leader in…
October 14, 2025 The Right Honourable Mark Carney, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada Office of the Prime Minister 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 An Open Letter to Prime Minister Carney: Stay the Course on Canada’s EV Future Dear Prime Minister: As executives from businesses operating in Canada’s electric vehicle (EV) industry, including charging solutions and deployment, vehicle…
And We’re Back!!!Back “Re-Charged” “Fully Charged” and inspired by a world made up of “Everything Electric”! DAY ONEAll that despite last weekend’s “Everything Electric” opening with an announcement from the Feds suspending the ZEV mandate, promising an examination of clean fuel regulations, while simultaneously pumping $370 Million into a biofuel incentive and creating a $5 billion Fund to help tariff-impacted companies like…
We’ve promised to generate some ideas urging our federal politicians to use the 60 day pause in the EV mandate to develop an updated version. To that end, VicEVA Board Secretary Ted Davies has penned a couple of form letters of advocacy to use as a model in writing to your local MP. Please understand that just sending the form letter…
Hey, what’s stopping you from visiting “Everything Electric in Vancouver to recharge your own EV enthusiasm? It’s an event you don’t want to miss! EVERYTHING ELECTRIC VANCOUVER 2025 Yes, the doors open on Friday, September 5th and the event runs through Sunday, September 7th. Here’s the current list of exhibitors: https://ca.everythingelectric.show/evs And these are the EVs available…
