Halifax hoping to pique interest in EVs with new event series

A 2022 Volkswagen ID. 4 EV is shown at a charging station at a Scarborough, Ontario Canadian Tire on Wednesday June 14, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Doug Ives

Posted Jun 17, 2026 07:49:49 AM.

Last Updated Jun 17, 2026 11:34:12 AM.

The Halifax Regional Municipality has booked a series of events this summer that offer residents a chance to test-drive an electric vehicle.

There is no cost to take part in the HalifACT Next Ride electric vehicle test drive events — and a variety of vehicles will be available to try out.

The first ‘Electric Avenue’ event will be held this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Canada Games Centre. Additional test drive events will be held throughout the municipality from June 25 to August 26.

In a release, the municipality says residents are encouraged to pre-register to secure a test drive, as walk-up availability is limited.

The HRM says investment in fleet electrification infrastructure continues to advance, with design and construction underway at various stages across the municipality.

For more information about electric vehicles, including how to book a test drive, visit: halifax.ca/ev.

With files from The Canadian Press

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