41 articles tagged “EV buying guide”
Vehicle-to-load (V2L) turns your EV into a portable power station up to 9.6 kW. Here's what it powers, which vehicles have it in Canada, and the trade-offs.
The best electric SUVs in Canada for 2026, ranked by what they actually cost after the rebate. The value pick, the premium pick, and the only real three-row, with the winter math.
The EVAP rebate is real money on the hood again, up to $5,000 federal, stackable to $9,000 in BC and Quebec. Here's how to claim it, what's eligible, and why your dealer is sweating the float.
An unvarnished walkthrough of what actually changes when you buy your first electric vehicle in 2026, battery longevity, charging math, depreciation traps, and the hidden delights nobody mentions at the dealership.
NACS is the right long-term call for Canadian EV buyers, but the transition creates real short-term headaches. Here's what to know before you sign.
Canadian EV coverage keeps treating "small" as a shortcut for "efficient." At highway speed, that assumption is wrong, and it's costing buyers real money.
GM lost $6B on EVs in 2024. BYD sold 1.76M. The gap is structural, not accidental, and it is getting wider.
Everything a first-time Canadian EV buyer needs to know in 2026, rebates, real costs, winter range truth, charging setup, and which models actually make sense for your budget.
Canada dropped its Chinese EV tariff to 6.1%. The US kept theirs at 100%. Can you arbitrage by importing through Toronto? Here's exactly why the answer is no.
The Model Y just claimed its third consecutive year as the world's bestselling car. Meanwhile, Tesla's Canadian sales collapsed 60%. The numbers tell a story that Elon won't.
Tesla Canadian sales cratered 60% in 2025 while the Juniper refresh arrived early 2026. The product got better. The brand got worse. Here is how to actually think through a Tesla purchase in Canada right now.
The under-$50K EV market is where Canada stops talking about adoption and starts getting serious about volume.
BYD appears to be the furthest-advanced Chinese EV entrant for Canada, with the Seal, Dolphin, Atto 3, and Seagull often discussed as likely launch candidates. Here's what each one could cost, what it may compete with, and where certainty still ends.
Americans are asking if they can skirt U.S. tariffs by buying a Chinese EV at a Canadian dealer. Here's what's actually standing in the way, and what isn't.
Chery is the largest Chinese automaker by export volume, and it's filing trademarks across Canada. Here's what the Omoda, Jaecoo, and iCar brands mean for Canadian buyers.
BYD appears furthest along. Chery is recruiting. Geely is trademarking. Here's a practical look at which Chinese EV groups seem most serious about Canada, what is documented, and what still remains speculative.
No Canadian parts depot. No independent shop access. No diagnostic tools. Here's the honest picture of what getting a Chinese EV repaired in Canada looks like in 2026.
Chinese EVs come with impressive warranty numbers on paper. But with no Canadian dealer network, no parts distribution, and no track record here, those warranties are only as good as the infrastructure behind them.
Two electrified minivans, two completely different philosophies. The Pacifica PHEV gives you a gas safety net. The ID.Buzz demands full commitment. Which one fits Canadian family life in 2026?
Rivian R2 Canada preview: $57K compact electric SUV with the same engineering DNA as the R1S but half the price. Range, specs, and launch timing.
Canada's Chinese EV permit story is being described as a major opening, but the exact first-wave picture is still murky. Here's the safer read on who appears best positioned and where the evidence is still thin.
GM's 2027 Chevy Bolt now has a real Canadian spec page. The question is no longer whether it exists, but which details are actually confirmed.
Chinese EV entry into Canada is real in 2026: BYD, Chery, Geely lineup, projected price bands under the 6.1% tariff, and where uncertainty still sits.
CALB just debuted a 60Ah solid-state cell with 1,000 km range. Donut Lab's battery retains 97.7% charge after 10 days. These aren't press releases, they're working prototypes. Here's what it means for the EVs you'll buy in 2027-2028.
Canadian EV owners share what surprised them most after switching from gas: charging costs, winter range, insurance, the honest field guide.
Renting an EV in Canada is getting easier. More models, more locations, better pricing.
Canadian businesses are converting fleets to electric. The economics are too compelling to ignore.
The Mach-E was a pioneer. Two years later, it faces stiffer competition. Does it still deserve your money?
Can an EV survive Nunavut? The honest answer is nuanced but more positive than you might expect.
Canadian Uber and Lyft drivers are switching to EVs for the fuel savings. The math changes the economics of gig driving, here are the real per-km numbers.
Under-35 buyers are adopting EVs faster than any other age group. Here is why.
Canada's Chinese-EV tariff framework changed materially in 2026 under the 6.1% rate. BYD is the brand to watch, current policy picture and Canadian buyer impact.
Canadian EV sales plunged ~16% in 2025. Tesla collapsed ~63%. GM took the crown. Here's the data behind the crash, and what's fuelling recovery.
Chinese EV affordability scenarios are getting a lot of attention in Canada. Here are the lower-cost models most often discussed, where the price math comes from, and where the uncertainty still sits.
For the first time in a decade, Tesla isn't Canada's top EV brand. GM captured 21.2% of the market in 2025 with the Equinox EV leading the charge.
For the first time, every affordable EV in Canada sells under $50K. Here are the 10 cheapest options ranked, with after-rebate pricing and real range numbers.
Tesla is shut out of Canada's $5,000 EVAP rebate. Here are the best EVs that do qualify, and why they might be better buys anyway.
New EV brands entering Canada in 2026: BYD, Chery, Xpeng, Geely, Zeekr. Who's launched, who's announced, and which timelines are still forecasts.
Detailed timeline for when new affordable EVs will be available in Canada. Pre-order dates, demo availability, and what to expect in 2026-2027.
Everything you need to know about new EV brands entering Canada in 2026-2027. Who's coming, what they're bringing, and what it means for prices.
The Canadian EV market is transforming. Here's what's actually happening, who's arriving, and why it matters for anyone considering an electric car.