The Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre, the first facility of its kind in the world to provide test drives of electric vehicles by leading manufacturers along with information sessions for the public, corporate meetings and employee engagement programs on the economic and environmental impact of EVs within a local economy, is set to open on May 18 in Toronto.
Plug N’ Drive, a non-profit organization that promotes the adoption of electric vehicles through lobbying efforts, public education, outreach and research, announced the Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre’s scheduled opening on its website.
The Government of Ontario, Toronto Hydro and Bruce Power are some of the centre’s main sponsors, located at 1126 Finch Avenue West.
Plug N’ Drive said the centre will provide information on Ontario’s Climate Change Action Plan and “the role electric vehicles play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions” while informing visitors about Ontario’s electricity system.
After the public opening on May 18, the centre will be open at the following times:
- Tuesday – Wednesday: 10 AM – 6 PM
- Thursday: 12 PM – 8 PM
- Friday: 10 AM – 6 PM
- Saturday: 10 AM – 4 PM
- Sunday: 11 AM – 5 PM
