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Pricing changes: Leduc chargers
To help recover costs and encourage drivers to move their vehicle after charging, all Leduc-owned level 3 (EV) charging stations will cost $10 per hour to use starting later this spring. Level 2 EV charging stations will remain free. A surcharge for extended charging...
Newsletter – Spring 2024
EVAA Newsletter - Spring 2024 by andrew bell
Tesla Model Y earns high praise from RCMP after one year on the job
"the Model Y is always being the first car signed out" "Despite many who thought the Model Y would be a bad choice for the RCMP and that it would run out of battery in the middle of a chase, battery life has not been an issue. In fact, during the first year of...
New EV Alberta Tax – Global News
William York was interviewed by Global News on March 1 about the new EV tax that was announced in the budget on Feb. 29, 2024. https://globalnews.ca/video/10330795/albertas-new-electric-vehicle-tax-called-an-ideological-move
New EV Alberta Tax – City News
Andrew Batiuk was interviewed by City News on March 1 about the new EV tax that was announced in the budget on Feb. 29, 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPH0BRL1aW0
Earn ChargeHub Charging Credits
ChargeHub is introducing a program that we are excited to share with our members. Here's a brief overview of how the program works: Install and sign up for the ChargeHub app on either Android or iPhone. Android App iPhone App Ensure to add "CH Travel" to the end of...
Appeal of EVs to continue to grow in Red Deer area
The Red Deer area in Alberta is seeing a growing interest in electric vehicles (EVs), with about 500 of Alberta's 10,000 registered EVs located in the region. This interest is driven by higher fuel taxes and the availability of local EV chargers, especially along...
Alberta’s Grid – What Happened, What’s Next, & What About EVs?
This weekend was an interesting one as an EV advocate in Alberta. Alberta's power grid dominated the headlines - 'we are out of power, everyone panic, will there be blackouts during the coldest period in quite some time?' I've seen a lot of speculation and, frankly,...
Winter 2023 Newsletter
EVAA Newsletter - Winter 2023 by Andrew Bell
EVAA Supports Federal Zero-Emission Vehicle Regulations
The Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta (EVAA) is in full support of the federal zero-emission vehicle regulations, an important step towards a cleaner, sustainable future. This initiative includes options such as fuel cell vehicles, aligning with Alberta's...