As federal decision for electric vehicles approaches, there’s tourism opportunity to be had

Electric Vehicle

As federal deadline for electric vehicles approaches, there’s a tourism opportunity to be had. 

The Canadian government has set 2035 as the mandatory target for the sale of zero-emission SUVs and light-duty trucks. That means the end of the sale of all combustible-engine run cars and light trucks. With our country battered by climate change-induced heat domes and wildfires this summer, this goal to reduce carbon emissions and meet climate targets appears increasingly – and alarmingly – necessary.

While most major car manufacturers around the world are working toward full electric vehicle fleet targets before or around 2035, we found out the hard way that Canada’s EV charging network – including in high-traffic tourism zones such as national parks – isn’t quite as ready for the electric future.