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Plugged In

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Electric Vehicles
Sustainability
Taxis
Transportation
Uber
Kia EV9
Tesla Cyber Truck
Canada
Battery Degradation
Jaguar
Alberta
Charging Infrastructure
Fully Charged Show
Volvo EX30
Honda Acura ZDX
Arc Motors
Tesla
Geotab
Government Incentives
Blossom EV

Plugged In connects you to the ever-expanding Canadian electric vehicle network, featuring in-depth interviews with experts, engineers and everyday EV owners from across the country and from around the world. Hosted by Postmedia Driving senior editor Andrew McCredie, Plugged In updates once a week.

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We kick off season 10 of the Plugged In podcast with Canadian EV expert Ken Bokor offering up his top five new EVs. That’s more difficult as it sounds as there are over 40 all-new, all-electrics arriving in Canadian showrooms in the next year.

As al... more

We all knew and expected government EV rebate and incentive programs would end, but is now a good time to expect electric vehicles to stand on their own against less-expensive ICE vehicles?

To get some perspective on this, and on other issues facing... more

Steve Flamand of Hyundai Canada sits down with Andrew McCredie to talk about his company’s strong presence in the EV sector in Canada and what the future looks like in that segment. 

His company is firing on all kilowatts with 2024 being a very stro... more

Ford of Canada sells three all-electric vehicles, the F-150 Lightning pickup truck, the E-Transit cargo van and the Mustang March-E, the latter of which outsold it’s gasoline powered stablemates three-to- one in 2024. 

That all contributed to a fant... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Roy
General Manager of Model E and Integrated Services for Ford Motor Company of Canada
Ford Motor Company of Canada
Episode: S09EP07 – View from the C-Suite: Ford of Canada’s Paul Roy
Matt Girgis
Managing Director of Volvo Car Canada Limited, responsible for all aspects of the Volvo Cars organization in Canada, including sales, marketing and service.
Volvo Canada
Episode: S09EP05 – View from the C-Suite: Volvo Canada’s Matt Girgis
Steve Flamand
Executive officer at Hyundai Canada
Hyundai Canada
Episode: S09EP06 – View from the C-Suite: Hyundai Canada’s Steve Flamand
Vito Paladino
President of Audi Canada and CEO of VW Group Canada.
Audi Canada
Episode: S09EP08 – View from the C-Suite: Audi/VW’s Vito Paladino
Cyril Dimitris
President and CEO of Toyota Canada
Toyota Canada
Episode: S09EP09 – View from the C-Suite: Toyota Canada’s Cyril Dimitris
Elias El-Achhab
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Kia Canada
Kia Canada
Episode: S09EP10 – View from the C-Suite: Kia Canada’s Elias El-Achhab
Sheldon Ridout
Owner of The Silent Gardener, dedicated to promoting zero-emission landscaping solutions.
The Silent Gardener
Episode: S09EP04 – The zero-emission job site
David Booth
Lead columnist with Postmedia Driving and Driving.ca
Postmedia Driving
Episode: S09EP03 – Jaguar - Can this Cat come back?
Charlotte Argue
Senior Manager, Sustainable Mobility at Geotab
Geotab
Episode: S09EP02 – Some good news about battery degradation

Host

Andrew McCredie
Senior Editor at Postmedia Driving, Andrew McCredie is known for his insights into the automotive industry and electric vehicle trends.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • 🚗 BuyAnEV.ca 🚗 is lovin’ it

    Great pod

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael MacGillivray
    Canada3 years ago
  • Is the show coming back in 2022?

    Love this show! There's so much going on in the world of electric vehicles! Should we expect new episodes this year?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    remigalu
    Canada4 years ago
  • Very interesting podcast

    As someone who is just starting to investigate getting an EV I have found this podcast very helpful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CRNichols
    Canada5 years ago

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Many find the discussions helpful, especially for those considering the transition to electric vehicles themselves.
Listeners appreciate the informative nature of the episodes and the relevance of expert insights to current trends in electric vehicles.

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S09EP11 – B.C axes EV rebate program BONUS EPISODE
Q: What do you see and what is your association thinking?
The future is a bit murky, with a wide variation of opinions among automakers about the feasibility of meeting aggressive EV sales targets.
S09EP11 – B.C axes EV rebate program BONUS EPISODE
Q: How do you see that?
It's more than virtuous signaling; it's a regulatory requirement that carries penalties for non-compliance, making it a serious consideration for automakers.
S09EP11 – B.C axes EV rebate program BONUS EPISODE
Q: So why is that so concerning?
The end of the EV rebate program is concerning because it reduces incentives for consumers to adopt electric vehicles, which currently have a significant price difference compared to internal combustion engines.
S09EP07 – View from the C-Suite: Ford of Canada’s Paul Roy
Q: How is the scaling back of government incentives going to affect Ford's ability to sell EVs in Canada?
It will create a short-term challenge for the industry as stability is important for EV sales, and the removal of incentives can impact market dynamics.
S09EP05 – View from the C-Suite: Volvo Canada’s Matt Girgis
Q: What is the biggest challenge surrounding selling electric vehicles in Canada?
The uncertainty surrounding tariffs and rebates is a major challenge, along with needing consumers to understand EVs better.

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Focused on the rapidly evolving electric vehicle (EV) landscape in Canada, the content covers a breadth of related topics such as government policies, market dynamics, and technical advancements in EV technology. With expert interviews and insights from industry leaders, it provides a comprehensive view on the challenges and opportunities in the EV sector, particularly the impact of consumer incentives and infrastructure development. Noteworthy discussions on sustainability and energy efficiency emphasize the importance of transitioning to zero-emission vehicles, making this podcast a crucial resource for anyone interested in the future of transportation and environmental sustainability.

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