Plug’n Drive Brings EV Test Drives for the first time to the Edmonton Auto Experience

Explore all-electric pickups and SUVs from top brands on a closed-course track—no pressure, just possibilities

EDMONTON, AB –(COMMUNITYWIRE)– Plug’n Drive is pleased to offer attendees of the Edmonton Auto Experience free electric vehicle (EV) test drives at the Edmonton EXPO Centre between Thursday, April 10 to Sunday, April 13.

Come sit in and test drive some of the newest EVs on the market, with nine different all-electric pickups and SUVs in total, with EVs available to sample from Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Nissan, Volkswagen and Hummer on a closed course outdoor track.

Organizing test drives and answering EV questions will be EV Ambassadors from Canadian non-profit Plug’n Drive, as part of its EVs are for EVeryone Cross Canada Tour, a groundbreaking initiative bringing electric vehicle education and test drives to communities across the country.

Experience EV Test Drives with Plug’n Drive

“With so much uncertainty in the market, there’s never been a better time to test drive an EV and see for yourself why this transition is worth it,” said Tracy Walden, Plug’n Drive’s Vice-President of Engagement. “The Edmonton Auto Experience offers a rare, pressure-free chance to get behind the wheel and ask questions—no matter what’s happening with global tariffs or supply chains.”

Plug’n Drive’s EV ambassadors—many of whom are EV owners as well —will be on-site to answer questions on charging and range, share resources about all the EVs available in Canada and how they can save you money, and help visitors find the EV that is the right fit for their needs.

List of EVs Available for Test Drives 

Attendees will have the opportunity to test drive nine electric vehicles from five EV brands, including:

• Cadillac Escalade IQ
• Cadillac OPTIQ
• Chevrolet Blazer EV 
• Chevrolet Equinox EV 
• Chevrolet Silverado EV
• GMC Hummer EV SUV
• GMC Sierra EV Denali 
• Nissan ARIYA 
• Volkswagen ID.Buzz

This diverse lineup offers everything from compact crossovers to full-size electric pickup trucks and luxury SUVs, providing attendees plenty of choices in EV size and price ranges.

The event will be first come, first served. Test drivers must be 21 with a valid full/unrestricted Class 5 driver’s license. The test track opens for registration half an hour before the first test drive each day. Hours for the test track are: 

• Thursday April 10, 2025, 10:30 am-8:30 pm
• Friday April 11, 2025, 10:30am-8:30 pm
• Saturday April 12, 2025, 10:30am-8:30 pm
• Sunday April 13, 2025, 10:30am-5:30 pm

Media and Public Invited to Engage with Plug’n Drive

Plug’n Drive representatives will be available to both media and the public throughout the duration of the Show. Journalists, industry professionals, and everyday drivers alike are encouraged to visit the Auto Experience EV Test Track, ask questions, and take a test drive.

“The automobile landscape is constantly changing, and Canadians want to make informed decisions about their next vehicle, no matter what powers it,” said Cara Clairman, President and CEO of Plug’n Drive. “With both plug-in hybrids and full electric vehicles gaining popularity in Canada, we are helping drivers understand the lower costs of driving electric, even compared to recently lowered gas and diesel prices.”

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to see what it’s like to drive electric!

For more information about the 2025 Edmonton Auto Experience, visit the show’s official event website.

In summer, come MEET Edmonton at Plug’n Drive’s EVs are for EVeryone Cross Canada Tour

The EVs are for EVeryone Cross Canada Tour with Plug’n Drive will return to Edmonton in late summer with a different lineup of electric vehicles, as part of a travelling tour offering free EV test drives and education events in cities across the country. Keep your eyes peeled for location information and further details for the Edmonton stop of the MEET (Mobile EV Education Trailer) between August 21 and September 7, 2025.

Anticipated Tour Schedule

MEET Western Canada 2025

• April 3-20 MEET Kelowna BC
• Apr 24-May 18 MEET Calgary AB
• May 22 – Jun 8 MEET Saskatoon SK
• Jun 12-29 MEET Winnipeg MB
• Jul 3-20 MEET Regina SK
• Jul 24-Aug 17 MEET Calgary AB
• Aug 21-Sep 7 MEET Edmonton AB
• Sep 11-28 MEET Banff AB
• Oct 2-19 MEET Canmore AB
• Oct 23-Nov 10 MEET Vancouver Island BC

MEET Eastern Canada 2025

• Apr 10-27 MEET St. Thomas ON
• May 1-18 MEET Orangeville ON
• May 22-Jun 8 MEET Sudbury ON
• Jun 12-22 MEET Gatineau QC
• Jun 26-Jul 13 MEET L’Ancienne-Lorette QC
• Jul 17-Aug 3 MEET Edmundston/Grand Falls NB
• Aug 7-24 MEET Halifax/Dartmouth NS
• Aug 28-Sep 14 MEET Moncton NB
• Sep 18-Oct 5 MEET Rimouski QC
• Oct 9-26 MEET Quebec City QC
• Oct 30-Nov 16 MEET St-Jérôme QC

Learn about Plug’n Drive’s EVs are for Everyone Cross-Canada Tour.

About Plug’n Drive

Plug’n Drive is a not-for-profit organization accelerating EV adoption in Canada to maximize the environmental and economic benefits of an electrified transportation sector. Our vision is to help Canada achieve its goal of 100% electric vehicle sales by 2035 or earlier. Since 2011, we have made incredible strides in our mission through a variety of consumer education programs, including the launch of the world’s first Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre (EVDC) in Toronto, the Electric Vehicle Roadshow event series as well as the Mobile EV Education Trailer (MEET). Our corporate partnerships include EV auto manufacturers, utilities, EV charger manufacturers, and others. For more information about Plug’n Drive’s programs, services, and events, visit plugndrive.ca and sign up for our newsletter. Join our community on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact:

Alan Downward
Communications Advisor
Plug’n Drive
alan@plugndrive.ca  
(647) 449-9715