Residents and visitors will have the chance to test drive electric vehicles and learn more about EV technology when Plug’n Drive’s Mobile EV Education Trailer (MEET) arrives in Bracebridge later this month.
The travelling EV education centre will be stationed at the Muskoka Lumber Community Centre from June 18 to July 26 as part of Plug’n Drive’s 2026 EVs are for EVeryone Cross-Canada Tour. The initiative is supported nationally by Natural Resources Canada and RBC, with local backing from Lakeland EV Charging and the Town of Bracebridge.
Operating Thursdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., MEET Muskoka will offer free test drives and educational displays designed to help consumers better understand electric vehicles in a sales-free environment.
“MEET Muskoka is an opportunity to bring EV education directly to residents and visitors in a region where geography, seasonal tourism, and cottage country travel differ from larger urban centres,” said Cara Clairman, president and CEO of Plug’n Drive.
Visitors will be able to compare a variety of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, including models from Chevrolet, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota and Volvo. EV ambassadors will also be available to answer questions about charging, driving range, operating costs, incentives and vehicle performance.
Drivers must be at least 21 years old and hold a full, unrestricted driver’s licence. Passengers aged eight and older are welcome when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Mayor Rick Maloney said the program aligns with the town’s environmental goals.
“By giving residents access to reliable information and firsthand experiences with electric vehicles, we can support informed decision-making, encourage sustainable transportation options, and continue working toward a greener, more resilient community,” he said.
In addition to its Bracebridge location, the Muskoka EV Tour will host roadshow events in Huntsville, Parry Sound and at the Muskoka Arts & Crafts Summer Show in July.
Test drives can be booked online, although walk-ins will also be accepted during operating hours.
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