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A vehicle parked next to Dave’s EV had its gas tank drilled out, almost a nightly occurrence in the Okanagan. A carbon-credit-eligible Level 2 charger is far cheaper, easier and legal.
Read Newsletter →In January, Trump threatened Canada for daring to deal with China. Carney pressed ahead — and eight months later, Beijing is at Trump’s table with the world’s largest EV maker in tow.
Read Newsletter →Salt Spring Island still leads North America in EVs per capita — and at the Fall Fair, conversations with Island Trust candidates turned to one big idea: making Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands the New Energy Vehicle Capital of Canada.
Read Newsletter →Since 2020, World EV Day has united over one hundred countries in celebrating electric mobility. EV Island is calling on Vancouver Island's mayors, MLAs, First Nation partners, and federal government to put the Island on the map for World EV Day 2027.
Read Newsletter →Over a hundred conversations at the Nanaimo Car Show sparked real interest in an all-electric Car Share concept — the same idea Tesla just proved out with its Austin Cybercab fleet.
Read Newsletter →BYD has launched its Canadian website, and our BYD Shark 6 will be on display this Sunday at Nanaimo's Woodgrove Mall Cruise-In Car Show — admission is free.
Read Newsletter →Light'EmUp TV's 2nd Annual Cruise-In Car Show hits Nanaimo's Woodgrove Mall this Sunday, 11am–4pm. Our BYD truck/NEV car will be there — admission is free.
Read Newsletter →Canada's oldest and most successful carshare co-operative has 550 members and 25 years behind it. Its board thinks Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands can build the same thing — all-EV.
Read Newsletter →EV Island has formally requested a federal ministerial exemption order recognizing EU type approved L6e quadricycles — like the Citroën Ami and Silence S04 — for import to Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.
Read Newsletter →EV Island brought the 2025 BYD Shark and a 2017 Neighbourhood EV to the annual Ladysmith Show & Shine — its first public outing. Beyond the show: a first look at a bigger vision, a community-owned EV car share.
Read Newsletter →Since June 1st, Laos has required all imported passenger vehicles to be electric — it shows just how quickly countries can pivot when the pressure is on. See how to submit your community's Expression of Interest.
Read Newsletter →Wildfire smoke is becoming a defining feature of Canadian summers. Cutting emissions is one of the few levers ordinary drivers can pull — meet the Jeep Dune, and see how to submit your community's Expression of Interest.
Read Newsletter →The Baojun Yep is a three-door, four-seat electric mini SUV from SGMW — compact, efficient vehicles like these are what Vancouver Island drivers could be driving tomorrow.
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