ELECTRIC-POWERED. DATA-DRIVEN.

Get the facts about going electric.

Looking to try an electric vehicle? Next Ride offers a free electric vehicle test drive in Nova Scotia with no pressure and no sales pitch. Talk to an expert, take a spin, and see how an EV fits your lifestyle.

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Test Drive, No Strings

Get behind the wheel and ask your questions. No sales. Just real answers.

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Save on Fuel & Repairs

EVs cost less to run and less to fix. We’ll show you how the savings stack up.

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Easy Charging

At home, on the road, or at work it’s simpler than you think.

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Built for NS

EVs are cleaner, quieter, and ready for Nova Scotia winters.

Upcoming Test Drive Events

Next Ride offers test drive appointments at locations across Nova Scotia. Here’s where we’re headed next!

Electric Avenue

Multi-Vehicle Roadshow Test Drive Series

When	Where	Available Models	Appointments
September 20, 202510 a.m. – 4 p.m.	Sydney Electric AvenueEltuek Arts Centre 170 George Street, Sydney, NS	Chevrolet Blazer EV Chevrolet Silverado EV Ford Mustang Mach-E Hyundai Ioniq 5 *E-bikes	Book a Test Drive

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Community Test Drives

Test Drive Coming to Your Community

When	Where	Available Models	Appointments
September 18, 202510 a.m. – 1 p.m.	New Glasgow Public LibraryAberdeen Business Centre, 610 East River Road, New Glasgow, NS	Chevrolet Silverado EV *E-bike	Book a Test Drive
September 19, 202511 a.m. – 4 p.m.	CBU Test Drives: EV's and Active TransportationCape Breton University 1250 Grand Lake Rd, Sydney, NS	Chevrolet Silverado EV Ford Mustang Mach-E Hyundai Ioniq 5 *E-bikes	Book a Test Drive
September 20, 202511:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.	Cogswell Opening Celebration EventGranville Park, Halifax	*E-bikes	Walk-ons Only
September 21, 20251 p.m. – 3 p.m.	Antigonish Town & County Library283 Main St, Antigonish, NS	Chevrolet Silverado EV	Book a Test Drive
September 26, 202511 a.m. – 2 p.m.	Free Wheeling FridayCAA - Dartmouth 330 John Savage Avenue, Dartmouth, NS	Chevrolet Silverado EV Volkswagen ID.4	Book a Test Drive

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*E-bikes available for test drive at specific Next Ride events on a first-come, first-serve basis. Not available for pre-booking.

New to EV Life? Start Here.

Just bought your first electric vehicle? Our EVolved guide was made for you. Packed with practical tips on charging, driving, and ownership, it’s the perfect companion for new EV owners. Prefer to listen on the go? Grab the audiobook version and learn while you drive.

The EVolved guidebook is available in both English and French as a digital download and in print format. Please download, read and utilize the version that’s best for you:

English guidebook (as a PDF)
French guidebook (as a PDF)

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EVolved was made possible through funding from Natural Resources Canada’s Zero- Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative (ZEVAI), under the administration of Clean Foundation.

See how far EVs have come. And can go.

(Re)Calculate the savings, range, load capability, and comfort of today’s EVs. You might be surprised how going electric fits your life and your style.

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Request an Event & Presentation

Looking for a more in-depth introduction to EVs? We offer private presentations and events with today’s facts and models to try. Contact us to book yours today. Great for workplaces and clubs

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Hear from local EV Champions

Discover the Difference

“There’s so much to like about driving an electric vehicle — they’re quiet, they’re smooth, and they’re so simple to maintain.”

James Fraser
Owner of a Nissan Leaf and a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

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