Steele Auto EV

⚡ Ready to go #electric? We have over 200 new and used #EVs in stock! 🥳 View our inventory 📲 bit.ly/SteeleEVs

🚌 ⚡ Electric buses are taking over. #BC Transit is purchasing 66 more #electricbuses as part of their zero-emission fleet expansion. In addition to the fleet additions, BC Transit is installing 134 new electric bus charging points to support their fleet 🔌

🔌 Do you know your #EV chargers? While there are several variables that determine charging speed in your #electricvehicle (including the car's onboard charger, ambient temperature and the vehicle's battery temperature) here is a quick primer of what to expect when you plug in.

🔌 🚗 More #EV fast chargers are coming to #PEI 🇨🇦 The Federal Government will invest $1.4 million to install 13 new DC fast chargers throughout the island. PEI will fund 14 more DC Fast Chargers 📅Chargers are expected to be operational by Sept. 2025

🚌⚡ #Electric #buses in #Canada may soon be charged wirelessly. #InductEV's wireless chargers allow electric transit buses to park over 4 inductive charging pads while they unload and load passengers. Combined the four pads can reach charging speeds of 300 Kw.

#Mercedes-Benz has announced its latest venture in the world of #electricvehicles - and it’s not a new car. It’s #charging hubs! 🔌 Mercedes plans to build 70 charging stations across #Canada. Chargers will be available to customers driving any #EV brand.

#EVs are more efficient with their #energy usage than their #gas counterparts, but which #electricvehicle is the most efficient? @drivingdotca named the 2024 #Hyundai #Ioniq6 (Long Range AWD) the most efficient electric vehicle in #Canada 📲 bit.ly/SteeleIoniq6

🇨🇦 #Canada is committing tens of billions of dollars to the #electricvehicle industry. Current projects include a #Honda #EV plant in ON, #VW battery plant in QC and a GM cathode battery factory in QC.

🇨🇦 #Honda Canada is investing approximately $15 billion to create the first comprehensive #electricvehicle supply chain in #Canada ⚡ The project will see four new manufacturing plants in #Ontario.

By 2030, all light-duty vehicles owned and operated by the #Halifax Regional Municipality will be fully #electric ⚡ Funding will come from the Climate Action Tax that was implemented in the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

🚗⚡ The #RCMP's first zero-emission test vehicle (#Tesla #Model Y) received rave reviews after a year on the job. Coming soon to the RCMP fleet: #Ford Mustang #MachE, F-150 Lightning, #Chevrolet Blazer EV PPV (Police Pursuit Vehicle) to their fleet.

🇨🇦 #Canada is getting plugged in! Our public #EV charging network grew by 33% in 2023 🔌 As of March 1, 2024, Canadians have access to 27,181 public charging ports at 11,077 public charging stations across the country. Of those chargers, 4,935 ports are DC fast chargers.

🛻🔌 #GM has released more information about their upcoming #Silverado #EV. Two editions will be available, starting at $74,699. Both versions come equipped with #dualmotors with a range up to 724km* and rated to tow up to 10,000 pounds*. *Work Truck trim only.

📚 Eric Mallia has authored a new children's #book about #electricvehicles. Inspired by his own son, "Gus Loves Electric Cars", tells the tale of young Gus who loves sharing his passion for #EVs with others.

🏫 The University of #Guelph received a $2 million grant from the Province of #Ontario to develop advanced #electricvehicle batteries. According to the province, when completed the "advanced battery pack" will be sustainably made, and lighter and safer than current EV batteries

⚡ #Audi announced a final gas powered model will be released in 2026 & stay in production until 2033. They will then will move to a fully #electric brand. The date is flexible based on market condition changes according to CEO Gernot Döllner.

🚗🔌 Want to experience an #electricvehicle before you buy? You can rent an #EV with Steele On Demand! 📲 steeleondemand.com

🔌 National Resources Canada has confirmed they are in early consultations regarding possible future updates to the National Building Code to include "#EV-ready requirements" for condos and multi-unit residential buildings 🏢

The 2024 #Dodge #Charger #EV will be the first passenger #electricvehicle made in #Canada 🇨🇦 The vehicle is part of the Charger lineup that starts production at Stellantis’ Windsor plant this summer.

😎 Introducing the #Volkswagen #ID7 Tourer. ⚡ Volkswagen unveiled the station wagon version of their all #electric ID.7 in Europe last month. 🌎 No word yet whether the ID.7 Tourer will hit #Canada, but the sedan version is expected arrive here later this year.