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Commuter: Looking for a Smooth Commute

Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2021 02:16 PM

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David was driving a lot and wanted a comfortable ride that was affordable. It led him to an EV. This is David’s story.

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Who: David Bouwmeester

Where: Oshawa, ON

How Many Years Driving an EV: 2

What Model: Hyundai Kona

Home Charging Station: Yes

Charging at off-peak times: Always

David’s EV Journey

On Influence…

My car had to be good for commuter use for an hour-and-a-half 100km round trip every day. I did not want to spend a lot of money on a high-end vehicle, and didn't want...

Saver: A Search for Value

Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2021 02:12 PM

Intro:

Josh was on a mission to find the best value and quality in a car. It led him to an EV. This is his story.

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Who: Josh Ward

Where: Oshawa, ON

How Many Years Driving an EV: 6

What Model: Chevrolet Bolt

Home Charging Station: Yes

Charging at off-peak times: Sometimes

Josh’s EV Journey

On Influence…

The decision to purchase the vehicle I typically drive now was dictated by price, and range as it related to my worst case typical scenario (winter commute driving).

I wanted good...

Saver: EV’s are Cheaper than Gas

Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2021 02:07 PM

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For Dylan, it was about finding a driving solution that was affordable and efficient. This is his story.

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Who: Dylan Gaspick

Where: Oshawa, ON

How Many Years Driving an EV: 6

What Model: Tesla 3

Home Charging Station: Yes

Charging at off-peak times: Always

Dylan’s EV Journey

On Influence…

Range, technology and market leadership. I had owned a Chevrolet Volt before buying my Tesla in early 2020 and was unimpressed by the dealer knowledge and support.

I also feel that Tesla...

Car Enthusiast: Electric Vehicles are not a Compromise

Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2021 02:02 PM

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It started with a successful test drive and turned into a passion. This is Merle’s story.

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Who: Merle Cole

Where: Oshawa, ON

How Many Years Driving an EV: 7

What Model: Smart Electric 2014

Home Charging Station: Yes

Charging at off-peak times: Always

Merle’s EV Journey

On Influence…

I had test-driven an earlier model two years prior in Halifax and was impressed with the performance. I wanted to drive an EV to save money, to protect the environment, and to set an example for...

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Innovator: EV’s Are The Future of Transportation

Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2021 02:01 PM

Intro:

As an early adopter, John was all in on EV’s from the get-go. This is his story.

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Who: John Kehagias

Where: Whitby, ON

How Many Years Driving an EV: 1

What Model: Tesla Model Y

 Home Charging Station: Yes

Charging at off-peak times: Always

John’s EV Journey

On Influence…

I believe that the way of the future is in electric vehicles in the realm of transportation. We always believed in the story of Tesla and their vision for the future. So we wanted to get on onboard early....

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