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Plugged In
by postmedia
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.
Episodes
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S10EP01 – EV expert Ken Bokor’s top-five new EVs for 2026
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 always, Ken, who hosts the EV Revolution Show on...
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S09EP11 – B.C axes EV rebate program BONUS EPISODE
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 Canada’s automotive industry — and as you know...
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S09EP09 – View from the C-Suite: Toyota Canada’s Cyril Dimitris
One couldn’t fault Toyota for feeling a little smug these days, as they are reaping the benefits — or at least not suffering as other automakers — of not pushing all their chips into the all-electric vehicle pot. They certainly took a lot of heat these past few years for not pivoting quicker to...
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S09EP05 – View from the C-Suite: Volvo Canada’s Matt Girgis
Way back in 2019, Volvo committed to building nothing but ‘electrified’ vehicles by 2022, and hit that mark with a mix of mild-hybrids, hybrids, plug-in hybrids and full electric vehicles. The global brand also laid out plans to build nothing but vehicles with a plug by 2023, but last year…
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S09EP08 – View from the C-Suite: Audi/VW’s Vito Paladino
On this episode of our special View from the C-Suite podcast series, Audi Canada President and VW Groups Canada and CEO Vito Paladino joins the podcast to talk about why headwinds will not slow these automaker’s all-electric vehicle plans. He also explains why he welcomes the challenge of...
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S09EP07 – View from the C-Suite: Ford of Canada’s Paul Roy
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 fantastic sales year last year for Ford’s EV segment,...
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S09EP06 – View from the C-Suite: Hyundai Canada’s Steve Flamand
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 strong sales year for Hyundai in Canada. Hyundai…
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S09EP10 – View from the C-Suite: Kia Canada’s Elias El-Achhab
If you haven’t been paying attention, here’s a newsflash: Kia is making some of the most stylish and most technologically advanced all-electric vehicles available in Canada. And the great news is, as you’ll hear from Kia Canada vice-president and COO Elias El-Achhab on this episode of our special...
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S09EP04 – The zero-emission job site
You’ve heard about the electric vehicle revolution, but what about the electric landscaping revolution? Since 2000 a New Westminster, BC company called The Silent Gardener has committed to reducing its carbon footprint in a business that traditionally has relied heavily on fossil fuels to get the...
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S09EP03 – Jaguar - Can this Cat come back?
Facing the very real prospect of tumbling into outright irrelevance, storied marque Jaguar is rolling the dice on a complete transformation. The plan, with the first new model expected in late 2026, involves becoming a low-volume, high price, all-electric automaker going toe to toe with high-end...
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S09EP02 – Some good news about battery degradation
Battery degradation. Like range anxiety, charging infrastructure and cold-weather running, how long a new electric vehicle’s battery will last is one of the very real concerns would-be, first-time EV buyers have when considering to go all-electric. Battery degradation is a big deal. No one wants…
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S09EP01 – Meeting Federal EV sales targets is unlikely
One of the more contentious issues surrounding electric vehicles in Canada are so-called ZEV mandates, which sets target dates for EV sales. Several provinces have such mandates, including British Columbia and Quebec, but it is the federal government mandate that has really puts stakes in the...
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S08EP06 – Celebrating Everything Electric
Misinformation. Add that to hunger, thirst and war as existential threats to our survival. In this age of dubious news sources, weaponized artificial intelligence and bad state actors, society has never been so polarized. That’s certainly true of the electric vehicle segment, where bogus studies...
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S08EP05 – Charging up on sun power
Just as electric vehicles are seen as a sustainable solution to the world’s transportation needs, solar energy is considered essential to achieving our planet’s clean energy needs. Which makes the combination of the two seem only natural. That’s certainly what GoSun founder and CEO Patrick…
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S08EP04 – The wheels of the EV school bus go round and round
User-case is a term often associated with electric vehicles, as while some people’s needs and requirements of a vehicle can be perfectly suited to an EV, others will find major shortfalls in going all-electric. The same is true for heavy trucks and buses, and one of the clear winning user cases…
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S08EP03 – Converting classics to all-electric
It all started in the depths of Covid, when Sloane Paul wanted to make her classic Bronco more ‘driver-friendly,’ and not so loud. But when she searched for a company that could convert her beautiful truck into an electric vehicle near her Toronto home, she came up empty handed. The entrepreneur…
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S08EP02 – Tesla talk, myth busting and new EVs
Ken Bokor is the host of the EV Revolution Show on YouTube, and for years has done some of the most in-depth sales tracking of electric vehicles in Canada. He’s also a loud and proud Tesla, owner and while he does see some logic to the recent upheavals to the automaker’s workforce and operating...
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S08EP01 – Going with the Flo
We’re kicking off Season 8 of the Plugged In podcast with guest Nathan Yang, the Vice-President and Chief Product Officer for Flo, a Quebec-based company that has installed over 100,000 public, private and residential EV chargers since its founding in 2009. We begin with a birds-eye view of...
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S07EP07 – The electrification of fleets is a thing
Increasingly we’re seeing fully electric cargo vans and trucks zipping around our neighbourhoods as an increasing number of businesses are discovering the benefits of going electric. On this episode of the Plugged In podcast, host Andrew McCredie is joined by Charlotte Argue Senior Manager,...
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S07EP06 – In the market for a new EV? Don’t miss this episode!
On today’s episode of the Plugged In podcast we welcome back long-time friend of the show Ken Bokor, one of the country’s pre-eminent EV experts. Not only does the Toronto-based host of the EV Revolution Show on YouTube know the technical aspects of electric vehicles, but his detailed research…
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S07EP05 – The Airbnb of electric vehicle chargers
Road tripping and garage orphans represent two of the more pressing EV charging infrastructure issues that are holding back some from purchasing an electric vehicle. On this week’s episode of Plugged In, we talk with a B.C.-based entrepreneur Kevin Brett who has just launched a new start-up…
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S07EP04 – Why aren’t there more EV taxis?
Ever ride in an all-electric taxi cab? Didn’t think so. While it’s true more and more Uber drivers are understanding the benefits of picking people up in an EV, traditional taxi fleets across the country have yet to see the electric light. On this week’s episode of Plugged In we try and answer…
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S07EP03 – EV tires, where the rubber meets the road
One of the most important piece of equipment on a vehicle is the tire. It’s why tire strategy plays such a critical role in Formula 1. Safety and performance are hallmarks of high-quality tires, but so too is efficiency. And in the world of electric vehicles, efficiency is key. In the early days…
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S07EP02 – A young bright mind plugged into EVs
An integral part of Canada’s ongoing role in the electric vehicle revolution is education, and this week we hear from a university student who played a key role in the development of Project Arrow, Canada’s first EV prototype. Andrew Genovese is a fourth-year student at Ontario Tech University in...
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S07EP01 – Fully Charged’s Robert Lewellyn is an EV revolutionary
We’re back after the summer break with a bang. Host Andrew McCredie is joined by Robert Lewellyn, whose resume includes stand-up comic, playwright, actor (he starred in the iconic 'Red Dwarf' series for 22 years) and is the author of 15 published books. He is also an electric vehicle advocate…
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S06EP04 – Wireless charging: What it is and how it works
Host Andrew McCredie is joined by Tony Calabro, the chief product officer of InductEV. The Pennsylvania-based company is at the forefront of electric vehicle wireless charging, and has teamed with Volvo on a real-world proof of product test program in Sweden. For the past year, 20 Volvo XC40...
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S06EP03 – Is your mechanic ready for the EV revolution?
Host Andrew McCredie is joined by auto shop expert Kevin Fitzpatrick to find out how the hundred of thousands of independent repair shops across North America are preparing for the EV Revolution. Adapting to new technologies is nothing new for your corner mechanic, but the transition to servicing...
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S06EP02 - Why buy an electric vehicle?
Host Andrew McCredie is joined by automotive journalist Ken Bokor to take a step back from the steady drum beat of new EV reveals and refocus the conversation on the pros, and the cons, of making your next vehicle purchase that comes with a plug. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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S06EP01 – Vancouver company teams with racing champion Sir Lewis Hamilton
Host Andrew McCredie talks Extreme E racing, carbon credits, and how realistic electric vehicle adoption rates are with Jamie Keech, co-founder of Vancouver-based carbon offset investment firm Vida Carbon, a company that focuses on financing high quality sustainable carbon credit projects…
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S05EP05 – Reimagining the fuel station
Host Andrew McCredie is joined by architect James Silvester, who has designed a competition-winning EV charging station designed for people as much as vehicles. Watch a video on the EV charging station of the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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S05E04 - Bad news for Canada’s nascent battery industry
Host Andrew McCredie is joined by Postmedia Driving’s senior writer David Booth, whose in-depth investigating of the President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act reveals a funding model that could derail Canada’s EV battery building segment before it even starts. Learn more about your ad…
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S05E03 - Canadian media company is an EV treasure trove
Host Andrew McCredie is joined by Nino Di Cara, founder and president of Electric Autonomy Canada, the country’s go-to resource for all things electric vehicles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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S05E02 - A strong model year for EV's
Host Andrew McCredie is joined by Canadian EV expert Ken Bokor to discuss what consumers looking for a new EV can expect to find in showrooms in the coming months. Hint: lots of choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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S05E01 - If you build it, they will charge
Host Andrew McCredie kicks off Season 5 with guest Jeff Turner, Director, Clean Mobility at Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors, discussing the much-needed escalation of EV charging infrastructure in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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EV opportunity staring Canada in the face
Host Andrew McCredie gives key takeaways from past interview on Canada's expanding role in electric vehicle development and manufacturing. He also recaps Season 4 of his podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Made in China crossover coming to Canada ticks budget-friendly box
President of Imperium Motors Canada Christian Dubois joins host Andrew McCredie to talk about how his company is pushing to crack Canada's electric vehicle market with its competitively priced made-in-China crossover SUV, the Imperium ET5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Formula E ready to roll into Vancouver
Formula E promoter and OSS Group executive vice president Anne Roy joins host Andrew McCredie to preview the 2022 Vancouver E-Prix. The weekend will mark just the second time the all-electric open-wheel series has come to Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tesla Model S comes up short in long-range test
Driving.ca senior writer David Booth joins host Andrew McCredie to talk about his new column, Range Finder. He shares results for tests of the Tesla Model S, Porsche Taycan, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and other vehicles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Hydrogen fuel cells power Alberta pilot project
Alberta Motor Transport Association president Chris Nash joins host Andrew McCredie to talk about the Alberta Zero Emissions Truck Electrification Collaboration, a project that will see design, integration, and trialing of two class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks between Edmonton and…
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The rise of Formula E
Jaguar Racing team director James Barclay joins host Andrew McCredie to talk about the rise of Formula E. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Autonomous vehicles around the corner?
California-based consultant Mark Concannon joins host Andrew McCredie to talk about the future of autonomous vehicles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Canada's electric vehicle moonshot
Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association president Flavio Volpe joins host Andrew McCredie to talk about how Project Arrow — an original, full-build zero-emission concept vehicle — is Canadian suppliers’ one big chance to reshape the electric-vehicle supply chain. Learn more about your ad...
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Magna part of electric vehicle solution
Magna Powertrain president Tom Rucker joins host Andrew McCredie to discuss supply parts to electric automakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Some mechanics on the brink without right-to-repair laws
All About Imports owner Lou Trottier joins host Andrew McCredie to talk about how the right-to-repair issues are impacting car owners and the corner mechanic shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Right-to-repair debate surfaces for electric vehicles
BCIT Associate Dean of Automotive Mubasher Faruki join host Andrew McCredie to talk about training the next generation of automotive technicians and the potential for right-to-repair issues entering the electric vehicle market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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An ode to electric vehicles
Guest Andrew McCredie joins Plugged In host Andrew McCredie for an unconventional interview about electric vehicles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Endless possibilities with electric pickup trucks
Gearhead and driving.ca expert Matthew Guy joins host Andrew McCredie to talk about the appeal of electric pickup trucks and potential for the electric Ford F-150 to change the way people work and play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Future EV tech more science fiction or reality?
Mobility futurist James Cater, principal consultant at Vision Mobility, joins host Andrew McCredie to weigh the likelihood of certain electric vehicle technologies being adopted by the mainstream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Charting the most sustainable expedition in automotive history
British adventurer and Guinness World Record holder Chris Ramsey will become the first person to drive from Pole to Pole in a bid to raise awareness of climate change and the role that electric cars can play in reducing our carbon footprint. He speaks to host Andrew McCredie about his upcoming...
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Tuning Teslas into performance cars
Mountain Pass Performance founder Sasha Anis joins host Andrew McCredie to discuss aftermarket upgrades that can tune electric vehicles into performance cars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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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