To get the full picture of this episode and the test experience, we encourage you to head over to our YouTube channel to watch this episode on video! As Albertans, we know how to weather temperature extremes. But can EVs do the same? In this special bonus episode, we find out which EVs performed best in our real-world winter stress-test.

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A special thanks to our guests:

• Colin Fritz, AVP, Operations, AMA
• Tanya Weigelt, CAA Club Group
• Dan Sider, CAA Niagara
• Alan Downward, Plug’n Drive
• Stephen Tremblay, CAA Quebec

What was your favourite episode this season? We’d love to hear your feedback by leaving a review wherever you listen or connecting with us in the EV Life group on the AMA mobile app. In this episode, we share some highlights from this season and ways you can stay up-to-date and informed on EVs in the months to come.

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In recent news, the Government of Canada announced a 100% tariff on imported Chinese-made EVs into Canada. What does this mean for you, the EV owner or potential EV owner? And what does this mean for the EV industry in Canada as a whole? Find the answers in this episode with Dr. Sumeet Gulati, Environmental and Resource Economics and the University of British Columbia.

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Have a burning question about EVs? There’s a good chance it’s already been answered in a previous episode! We’re switching it up in this episode by answering some common questions that come up in the EV Life group on the AMA Mobile App. From cost considerations to battery lifespan, the EV Life podcast and community group are both helpful resources available to you on your EV journey.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Season 1: Episodes 1, 4, and 11
• Season 2: Episodes 2, and 11
• Season 3: Episode 11
• Season 4: Episode 6

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In this episode, we chat with Narinder Ghuman, Co-Founder of Blossom EV, also known as “the Airbnb of EV Charging.” Blossom EV offers a community-minded solution to the growing need for convenient and accessible EV chargers. Listen in to learn how the platform works and how EV owners can help build the EV charging infrastructure—all while making some extra passive income.

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Ever wonder what it’s like to drive across Canada in an EV? This is your chance to get the inside scoop! In this episode we chat with Richard and Nicole Ivity who have been on the road for over 18 months in their Rivian R1T electric pickup truck. Richard and Nicole dive into all the details from their road trip, from how their EV performed in different climates and terrains, to overcoming charging challenges, to connecting with EV owners across the country.

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Is an EV right for you? In this episode, Kurt Sampson, CAA Atlantic's Zero-Emission Vehicle Advocate, shares his personal EV journey and some important things you should know if you’re considering buying an EV.

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In this episode, we chat with William Lemay-Choquette from Murbly, an online platform dedicated to helping multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) implement electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Whether you're a tenant, building owner, or property manager, William breaks down some steps and considerations for making your building EV-ready.

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In this episode, we dip our toes into the world of EVs in motorsports. Jessie Derksen, Drivetrain Lead for the University of Alberta’s Formula Racing team, shares about the club’s very first electric racecar built in 2024. Learn how electric racecars perform compared to traditional combustion engine racecars, and the process of building one from start to finish.

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In this episode, we chat with Devon Award, President and CEO of Award Evolution. Being the only exclusive EV rental vehicle provider in Alberta, Devon explains what the process to rent an EV looks like, things people should know about renting an EV and discusses the different car models they have in their fleet, with many more to come.

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