Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa

EVCO Kilowatts & Coffee
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-11 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | LUNA Crepes & Café, 110-329 March Rd, Kanata, ON, 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
2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Second Cup, 1715 Merivale Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

North Grenville Sustainability Fair & EV Show
2026-04-26 10:00 - 15:00 | North Grenville Municipal Centre, 285 County Road 44,, Kemptville, Ontario, K0G 1J0, Canada
Join EV Experience by EVCO at the 17th annual North Grenville Sustainability Fair & EV Show!

This is an opportunity to connect with small businesses and community groups local to the area, learn and share on various topics under the theme of sustainability, and see one of the largest electric vehicle displays in Eastern Ontario (and test drive some of the latest models!).

EVCO April 2026 Monthly Meeting – In Person and Virtual
2026-04-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Blackburn Hamlet Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Gloucester, ON, K1B 5A3, Canada
We hope you can make it to our monthly meeting! Meetings are held in person and online. Recordings of our past meetings can be found on YouTube.

Agenda:

Level-setting Chinese EV hype
Are we at price parity yet?
News

Past and Future events

Roundtable

In person:

New location!
Blackburn Hamlet Community Hall190 Glen Park Dr, Gloucester, ON K1B 5A3Parking is freely available(No refreshments available)

On-line:

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/26851452011792?p=g5V0Afk6DP3mjxMpnk
Meeting ID: 268 514 520 117 92
Passcode: [REDACTED]

EVCO Kilowatts & Coffee
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Starbucks Place d’Orléans, 110 Place d'Orléans Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K1C 2L9, Canada

EVCO Kilowatts & Coffee
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Ten Toes Coffee House, 1109 Cyrville Rd., Gloucester, Ontario, K1J 7S6, Canada

Westport EcoFest 2026
2026-05-23 10:00 - 15:00 | Lockwood Park, 37 Spring St., Westport, ON, K0G 1X0, Canada
Join EV Experience by EVCO at the Westoport EcoFest 2025!
These days, it’s difficult to feel that anything we do matters. Meanwhile, at the local level hundreds of people, organizations, businesses and youth groups are working on solutions!
Together we will energize, lift your faith in people, tickle your creativity and celebrate connection to our community and the natural world around us.
Come and meet local change-makers for the fourth annual EcoFest Westport!

EVCO May 2026 Monthly Meeting – In Person and Virtual
2026-05-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Blackburn Hamlet Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Gloucester, ON, K1B 5A3, Canada
We hope you can make it to our monthly meeting! Meetings are held in person and online. Recordings of our past meetings can be found on YouTube.

Agenda:

The latest Heat Pump technology, with Chris from Electrify613
An update on Tesla Self-Driving, with Craig Sweetnam

Past and Future events

Roundtable

In person:

New location!
Blackburn Hamlet Community Hall190 Glen Park Dr, Gloucester, ON K1B 5A3Parking is freely available(No refreshments available)

On-line:

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22898170441419?p=RYNxgZGsPUoEM9wcgc
Meeting ID: 228 981 704 414 19
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Green Fair Ottawa
2026-06-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Ottawa Conference and Event Centre, 200 Coventry Rd., Ottawa, Ontario, K1K 4S3, Canada
Join EV Experience by EVCO at the first CAFES Green Fair Ottawa!
We’ll be offering EV test drives and static displays, among many other eco displays.

Green Fair Ottawa is a fun, family-friendly one-day public event on Saturday June 13 2026 at the Ottawa Conference and Events Centre. We’re expecting over 1,000 attendees across our indoor exhibitor hall and outdoor EV showcase. Green Fair Ottawa builds on the decade-long legacy of the SmartNet Sustainability Showcase, bringing renewed energy to this established gathering place. The event will bring together sustainability innovators, local vendors, and consumers to explore practical solutions for sustainable living.

EVCO Kilowatts & Coffee
2026-06-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Anabia Cupcakery Cafe, 3570 Strandherd Dr., Nepean, Ontario, K2J 5L4, Canada

EVCO Kilowatts & Coffee
2026-06-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Cafe Latte Cino, 2020 10th Line Rd, Orleans, Ontario, Canada

EVCO June 2026 Monthly Meeting – In Person and Virtual
2026-06-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Blackburn Hamlet Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Gloucester, ON, K1B 5A3, Canada
We hope you can make it to our monthly meeting! Meetings are held in person and online. Recordings of our past meetings can be found on YouTube.

Agenda:

V2X (Vehicle to load, home or grid)
Europe Trip Report

Past and Future events

Roundtable

In person:

New location!
Blackburn Hamlet Community Hall190 Glen Park Dr, Gloucester, ON K1B 5A3Parking is freely available(No refreshments available)

On-line:

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/284239484634063?p=FAmqOEVsuiHYMmXPi6
Meeting ID: 284 239 484 634 063
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Westport Car Show
2026-07-19 09:00 - 15:00 | Lockwood Park, 37 Spring St., Westport, ON, K0G 1X0, Canada
Westport car show is postponed to Sunday the 19th because the forecast for the original date, the 18th, calls for lots of rain.
Note that there will be test drives offered by Bean GM at Watercolour Westport.
Join EV Experience by EVCO at the annual Westport Car Show in beautiful Westport, Ontario!
We’ll have a selection of EVs on display, and our friendly volunteers are ready to answer any questions you may have about Electric Vehicle purchasing, charging, travelling, and more.

EVCO July 2026 Monthly Meeting – In Person and Virtual
2026-07-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Blackburn Hamlet Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Gloucester, ON, K1B 5A3, Canada
We hope you can make it to our monthly meeting! Meetings are held in person and online. Recordings of our past meetings can be found on YouTube.

Agenda:

Vietnam Trip Report
Paid to charge programs
News

Past and Future events

Roundtable

In person:

Blackburn Hamlet Community Hall190 Glen Park Dr, Gloucester, ON K1B 5A3Parking is freely available(No refreshments available)

On-line:

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/217342856749382?p=H7EIRJdtQ36MtPeK9p
Meeting ID: 217 342 856 749 382
Passcode: [REDACTED]

EVCO Kilowatts & Coffee
2026-08-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Bridgehead, 2745 Iris St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

EVCO Kilowatts & Coffee
2026-08-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Les Moulin La Fayette, 5547 Hazeldean Rd, Stittsville, Ontario, Canada

Avalon Summer Festival
2026-08-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Aquaview Community Centre, 318 Aquaview Drive, Orléans, ON, K4A 0B5, Canada
Join us on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Aquaview Park for a fun-filled day of music, games, family activities, free BBQ, and neighbourhood spirit. This year’s celebration will be extra special as we also mark Bytown’s 200th anniversary — a chance to honour our shared history while creating new memories together.
We’ll have a selection of EVs on display, and our friendly volunteers are ready to answer any questions you may have about Electric Vehicle purchasing, charging, travelling, and more.

Queenswood Heights Family Fun Day and Music Festival
2026-08-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Queenswood Ridge Park, 346 Kennedy Ln E, Orléans, ON, K1E 3M3, Canada
Join us on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Aquaview Park for a fun-filled day of music, games, family activities.
We’ll have a selection of EVs on display, and our friendly volunteers are ready to answer any questions you may have about Electric Vehicle purchasing, charging, travelling, and more.

Capital Pride Street Festival
2026-08-29 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-30 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 29th and August 30th.

EVCO August 2026 Monthly Meeting – In Person and Virtual
2026-08-31 19:30 - 21:00 | Blackburn Hamlet Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Gloucester, ON, K1B 5A3, Canada
We hope you can make it to our monthly meeting! Meetings are held in person and online. Recordings of our past meetings can be found on YouTube.

Agenda:

MetroEV – Charging for Condos
EV Trip to Northern Ontario
EV Inventory at Local Dealers
Price Comparison Silverado 1500 vs EV
News

Past and Future events

Roundtable

In person:

Blackburn Hamlet Community Hall190 Glen Park Dr, Gloucester, ON K1B 5A3Parking is freely available(No refreshments available)

On-line:

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/291046175129041?p=KxwyECCE5baVg0wqOo
Meeting ID: 291 046 175 129 041
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Taste of Wellington - EV Experience
2026-09-19 10:00 - 18:00 | Wellington Street West – Island Park to Breezehill, Wellington Street West, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Join EV Experience by EVCO at the 2026 Taste of Wellington – The World’s Longest Street Festival!
Taste of Wellington includes:

Sidewalk Sales
Food Samples
Demos
Kid’s Activities
Live Music

Come out and ask any questions you may have about Electric Vehicles, charging, and check out the bouncy castle powered by an EV!
