Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa

EV Expérience VÉ - Blackburn Fun Fair and Test Drives - Saturday, June 1
2024-06-01 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Lois Kemp (Blackburn) Arena, 200 Glen Park Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Come join us at the Blackburn Fun Fair at the Lois Kemp arena in Blackburn to see EVs and try one out.

EV Expérience VÉ - Blackburn Fun Fair and Test Drives - Sunday, June 2
2024-06-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Lois Kemp (Blackburn) Arena, 200 Glen Park Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Come join us at the Blackburn Fun Fair at the Lois Kemp arena in Blackburn to see EVs and try one out

EV Expérience VÉ - Climate Network Lanark - Almonte - Saturday, June 8
2024-06-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Go Green
Come join us with Climate Network Lanark at the Mississippi Mills Public Library Almonte Branch for EV test drives and rides!

EVCO Kilowatts & Coffee
2024-06-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Second Cup, 1715 Merivale Rd, 1715 Merivale Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Come hang out at our (almost) weekly casual Saturday morning coffee social event. Talk EVs, all things environmental, or anything else! Come check out some cool cars and enjoy a warm beverage. No EV required!

All are welcome!

EVCO Kilowatts & Coffee
2024-06-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Beyond Café, 2701 St. Joseph, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

June Monthly Meeting - In Person and Virtual
2024-06-24 19:30 - 22:00 | Ontario
Hope you can make it to our monthly meeting. We strongly encourage you to join us in person. This month we are at a NEW LOCATION because of a scheduling conflict – see below. For those who can’t get there in person, you will still have the option to reach us on-line. Recordings of our past meeting can be found at EVCO – YouTube

Agenda:

– Past and Future events

– Troubleshooting Charging

– Building a straw house

– News

– Roundtable

In person:

This month we are at a NEW LOCATION because of a scheduling conflict:

Blackburn Hamlet Community Hall

190 Glen Park Dr, GLOUCESTER

(Beside the Lois Kemp Arena (otherwise known as the Blackburn arena))

On-line:

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 231 220 746 409

Passcode: [REDACTED]

EVCO Kilowatts & Coffee
2024-06-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Equator Coffee – Kanata, 5114 Kanata Ave, Kanata, Ontario, Canada

EVCO Kilowatts & Coffee
2024-07-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Morning Owl Manotick, 5521 Manotick Main St, Manotick, Ontario, Canada

EVCO Kilowatts & Coffee
2024-07-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Ten Toes Coffee House, 1109 Cyrville Rd., Gloucester, Ontario, K1J 7S6, Canada

EV Experience - Westport Car Show
2024-07-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Home1-Slide2-with-overlay
Take a free test drive or ride in an electric vehicle with our friendly volunteers. If you have ever been curious to know more about EVs, this is your chance!

EV Experience is offering sales-free electric vehicle test drives to raise awareness of the benefits of electric vehicles. Why? For us, the biggest benefit is the environment, as electric vehicles do not produce Greenhouse Gas emissions. However, to drivers, EVs also offer other benefits, including saving money on maintenance costs and gas, increased comfort and, of course, cleaner air. Plus, who hasn’t dreamed of waking up to a “full tank” every day?

EV Experience is a program by the Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa to raise awareness of the benefits of switching to an electric vehicle.

This event is an excellent opportunity to talk to experienced and knowledgeable EV enthusiasts and to ask them all your questions!

Visit our EV Test Drive FAQ section for more information.

EVCO Kilowatts & Coffee
2024-07-27 10:00 - 12:00 | event-5

EV Experience - Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
2024-07-28 11:00 - 15:00 | donation-detail-01-1
Join the Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa to talk to owners about their experience driving electric.

Learn what it’s like to drive an electric vehicle! Find out how far you can go, how and where to charge, cost and performance. Learn about benefits to the environment as well as all the available incentives.

July Monthly Meeting - In Person and Virtual
2024-07-29 19:30 - 22:00 | Environmental Summer Event, Illinois
Hope you can make it to our monthly meeting. We strongly encourage you to join us in person. For those who can’t get there in person, you will still have the option to reach us on-line. Recordings of our past meeting can be found at EVCO – YouTube

Agenda:

– Past and Future events

– Forbidden fruit – EVs available outside of Canada

– ZEVIP – new round rules

– Can the green transition happen and be fast enough?

– News

– Roundtable

In person:

Institut canadien français, 316 Dalhousie St Ottawa, ON

Parking is available – call 613-241-3522 say you are there for the EVCO meeting to get the gate opened

Buzz at the door and we will let you in.

(Refreshments will be available at your discretion and cost)

On-line:

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 278 065 022 452

Passcode: [REDACTED]

EVCO Poker Run
2024-08-10 08:30 - 14:00 | Canada Aviation and Space Museum, 11 Aviation Pkwy, Ottawa, Ontario, K1K 2X5, Canada
This event is for members of EVCO and l’AVEQ (le français suivra).

If you are an EVCO or AVEQ member, please join us for a Poker Run. You must use an EV to be eligible to participate. This event will give us an opportunity to have some fun and see some of the local scenery along the Ottawa River on the Ontario and the Québec sides of the border.

Start location: Electrify Canada chargers, 330 Coventry Road, Ottawa

End location: Flo Level 2 charging station, Canadian Aviation and Space Museum, 11 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa

When you arrive at Coventry Road, you will get your first card and a map of the circuit with instructions. Once you have completed the circuit and collected 5 cards, the highest hand wins a prize!

The circuit is under 250km and should take 4-4.5 hours to drive. You can expect to arrive at the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum around 1PM. Note that everyone is invited to join us for lunch at a location that will be communicated to you on the day of the event.

To register, please send an e-mail to info@evco.ca indicating:

– Your vehicle

– Number of people that will be in the vehicle

– Whether you will join us for lunch or not.

Please ensure you are on time as we will be leaving at 8:30AM sharp!

If you need to charge at Electrify Canada on Coventry, please take this into account when planning your arrival.

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Cet évènement est pour les membres d’EVCO et de l’AVEQ.

Si vous êtes membre EVCO ou de l’AVEQ, rejoignez-nous pour une course de poker. Vous devez utiliser un véhicule électrique pour être admissible à participer. Cet événement nous donnera l’occasion de nous amuser et de voir certains des paysages locaux le long de la rivière des Outaouais, du côté de l’Ontario et du Québec de la frontière.

Départ: Bornes de recharge Electrify Canada, 330 Chemin Coventry, Ottawa

Arrivée: Bornes de recharge Flo au Musée de l’aviation et de l’espace du Canada, 11 Promenade de l’Aviation, Ottawa

Lorsque vous arriverez à Coventry, vous recevrez votre première carte et une carte du circuit avec les instructions. Une fois que vous avez terminé le circuit et collecté 5 cartes, la main la plus élevée remporte un prix!

Le circuit fait moins de 250 km et devrait prendre de 4 à 4,5 heures de route. Vous pouvez vous attendre à arriver au Musée de l’aviation et de l’espace du Canada vers 13h. Notez que tous sont invités à se joindre à nous pour le dîner à un endroit qui vous sera communiqué le jour de l’événement.

Pour vous inscrire, veuillez envoyer un courriel à info@evco.ca avec les renseignements suivants:

– Votre véhicule – Modèle et année

– Nombre de personnes qui seront dans le véhicule

– Si vous allez vous joindre à nous pour le dîner ou non.

Assurez-vous d’être à l’heure car nous partirons à 8h30 précises!

Si vous avez besoin de recharger chez Electrify Canada sur Coventry, veuillez en tenir compte lors de la planification de votre arrivée.

EV Experience - Mack Mackenzie Motors Test Drives
2024-08-17 09:00 - 15:00 | Ontario
Have questions about EVs? Would like to try one out with an experienced EV owner? Have questions about EV ownership or home charging? This event is for you!

EVCO is partnering with Mackenzie Motors in Renfrew to bring EV test drives to the Ottawa Valley! We will have some GM products and other manufacturer products available for test drives.

Register soon at https://evexperience.ca/events/mack-mackenzie-motors-ev-test-drives-rides-advice/

Queenswood Heights Music Festival and Family Fun Day
2024-08-24 11:00 - 19:00 | Davu Ekon
The Queenswood Heights community association presents its annual Music Festival and Family Fun Day

ECVO will be attending to show a few EVs and to answer any questions that you may have.

Capital Pride Street Festival
2024-08-24 12:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-25 12:00 - 20:00 | Ontario
Have questions about EVs? Want to talk to an experienced EV owner? Come see us during this special event and ask any question you have!

EVCO is proud to be on Bank Street again this year during the Capital Pride Street Festival on August 24th and August 25th.

August Monthly Meeting - In Person and Virtual
2024-08-26 19:30 - 22:00 | Environmental Summer Event, Illinois
Hope you can make it to our monthly meeting. We strongly encourage you to join us in person. For those who can’t get there in person, you will still have the option to reach us on-line. Recordings of our past meeting can be found at EVCO – YouTube

Agenda:

– Past and Future events

– EVs in Japan

– Update on OC Transpo and e-buses

– Climate Change – How does that work?

– News

– Roundtable

In person:

Institut canadien français, 316 Dalhousie St Ottawa, ON

Parking is available – call 613-241-3522 say you are there for the EVCO meeting to get the gate opened

Buzz at the door and we will let you in.

(Refreshments will be available at your discretion and cost)

On-line:

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 230 373 169 891

Passcode: [REDACTED]

EVCO Kilowatts & Coffee
2024-08-31 10:00 - 12:00 | IKEA Ottawa, 2685 Iris Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K2C 3S4, Canada
Come hang out at our (almost) weekly casual Saturday morning coffee social event. Talk EVs, all things environmental, or anything else! Come check out some cool cars and enjoy a warm beverage. No EV required!

Note: We will meet up in the restaurant at IKEA. Please park you car near the charging stations and, of course, not in front of the charging stations unless you need a charge.

All are welcome!

Tanglewood Community Centre EV Showcase
2024-09-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Ontario
Have questions about EVs? Would like to see a variety of EV’s with an experienced EV owner there to show them to you without any pressure from a salesperson? Have questions about EV ownership or home charging? This event is for you!

At this event EVCO will have a variety of EV models on display along with their owners who will be happy to answer any question you have on any of the many EV model available in Canada.

EVCO Kilowatts & Coffee (and Climate March)
2024-09-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Le Moulin De Provence, 30 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Special Edition: Join us after coffee for the 2024 Ottawa-Gatineau Climate March!

Come hang out at our (almost) weekly casual Saturday morning coffee social event. Talk EVs, all things environmental, or anything else! Come check out some cool cars and enjoy a warm beverage. No EV required!

Paid parking with EV chargers is available at World Exchange Plaza, or street parking.

At 11:00am we will walk over to Ottawa City Hall to take part in the 2024 Ottawa-Gatineau Climate March.

September Monthly Meeting - In Person and Virtual
2024-09-30 19:30 - 22:00 | Environmental Summer Event, Illinois
Hope you can make it to our monthly meeting. We strongly encourage you to join us in person. For those who can’t get there in person, you will still have the option to reach us on-line. Recordings of our past meeting can be found at EVCO – YouTube

Agenda:

– Past and Future events

– Electric Mobility Canada – Conference Report

– TBD

– TBD

– News

– Roundtable

In person:

Institut canadien français, 316 Dalhousie St Ottawa, ON

Parking is available – call 613-241-3522 say you are there for the EVCO meeting to get the gate opened

Buzz at the door and we will let you in.

(Refreshments will be available at your discretion and cost)

On-line:

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 233 279 742 135

Passcode: [REDACTED]

SmartNet Sustainability Showcase & EV Exhibition- EV Test Drives & Rides, and Advice
2024-10-05 10:00 - 16:00 | service-detail-7-3
Take a free test drive or ride in an electric vehicle with our friendly volunteers!

EV Experience is offering sales-free electric vehicle test drives to raise awareness of the benefits of electric vehicles. Why? For us, the biggest benefit is environmental as electric vehicles do not produce GHG emissions. However to drivers, EVs also offer other benefits including saving money on maintenance costs and gas, increased comfort and of course cleaner air. Plus, who hasn’t dreamed of waking up to a full tank every day?

Our test drive events are a great opportunity to talk to experienced and knowledgeable EV enthusiasts and to ask them all your questions. And of course, you will be able to drive or ride in an electric vehicle too!

Visit our EV Test Drive FAQ section for more information.

Book your test drive or ride!

EVCO Kilowatts & Coffee
2024-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Starbucks Place d’Orléans, 110 Place d'Orléans Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K1C 2L9, Canada
Come hang out at our (almost) weekly casual Saturday morning coffee social event. Talk EVs, all things environmental, or anything else! Come check out some cool cars and enjoy a warm beverage. No EV required!

We will be at Place d’Orléans – please park underneath near the lower entrance so that all cars are in close proximity.

All are welcome!

October Monthly Meeting - In Person and Virtual
2024-10-28 19:30 - 22:00 | Environmental Summer Event, Illinois
Hope you can make it to our monthly meeting. We strongly encourage you to join us in person. For those who can’t get there in person, you will still have the option to reach us on-line. Recordings of our past meeting can be found at EVCO – YouTube

Agenda:

EV Everywhere – Update from Bluewave-ai

New Role for municipalities in Charging Infrastructure

Juicebox NLX – What’s the scoop

News

Past and Future events

Roundtable

In person:

Institut canadien français, 316 Dalhousie St Ottawa, ON

Parking is available – call 613-241-3522 say you are there for the EVCO meeting to get the gate opened

Buzz at the door and we will let you in.

(Refreshments will be available at your discretion and cost)

On-line:

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 256 727 347 605

Passcode: [REDACTED]
