Canadian Electricity Association: 2015 Electric Vehicle Dealership Award Winners Revealed

The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA), in partnership with Plug'n Drive, announced the winners of the 2015 Electric Vehicle Dealership Awards at the EV2015VÉ Electric Vehicle Conference and Trade Show in Halifax on May 26th.

Now in its second year, the Electric Vehicle Dealership Awards is the only program of its kind in Canada that recognizes dealerships who are leaders in the promotion and sale of electric vehicles.

The Electric Vehicle Dealership Awards is sponsored by The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) National and Electric Mobility Canada.

2015 Electric Vehicle Dealership Awards Winners:

• Leading Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Dealership Award
  Motorize Auto Direct Inc. (Sidney, British Columbia)
  Accepted by Mr. Julian Sale, Owner / Operator
   
• Leading Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Dealership Award
  Bourgeois Chevrolet (Rawdon, Québec)
  Accepted by Mr. Samuel Jeanson, Co-owner
   
• Electric Vehicle Dealership Inspiration Award
  Green Rock E.V.S. (Mount Pearl, Newfoundland)
  Accepted by Mr. John Gordon, President

"CEA is proud to recognize these vehicle dealerships who are committed to educating and empowering the public about the benefits of driving an electric vehicle," said the Honourable Sergio Marchi, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Electricity Association. "It is very encouraging to see the winners from across Canada who are promoting green transportation, which contributes to a future with lower carbon emissions."

There are currently over 11,000 electric vehicles on the road in Canada and this number continues to grow. Electric vehicle owners save considerable amounts of money on fuel costs because the price of electricity can be as low as one-sixth the cost of gasoline. Furthermore, electric vehicles require less maintenance than gas powered vehicles because their motors do not have multiple moving parts and do not require routine maintenance like oil changes, new mufflers and transmission fluid.

"This year's winners have made significant efforts to make electric vehicles and information about them accessible," said Cara Clairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Plug'n Drive.  "Collectively, these contributions mean environmental and economic benefits that extend beyond their communities to all Canadians."

For more information about the Electric Vehicle Dealership Awards program, visit www.electricvehicleawards.ca.

Click here to read a backgrounder on the 2015 winners.

About CEA

Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) members generate, transmit and distribute electrical energy to industrial, commercial, residential and institutional customers across Canada every day.  From vertically integrated electric utilities, independent power producers, transmission and distribution companies, to power marketers, to the manufacturers and suppliers of materials, technology and services that keep the industry running smoothly -- all are represented by this national industry association.

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About Plug'n Drive

Plug'n Drive is a non-profit organization committed to accelerating the adoption of electric cars across Canada to maximize their environmental and economic benefits.  To help drivers make the switch, Plug'n Drive is focused on three key programs: Education, Home and Public Charging Infrastructure and Research to support the electric vehicle industry.

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LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/plug'n-drive

Website - www.plugndrive.ca