More people are driving electric vehicles (EV) in Alberta, though the industry believes more incentives and improved infrastructure could help improve the shift to the green technology.
Downtown Calgary's Mercedes Benz dealership has had a bump in sales of electric vehicles recently, going up from one or two a month to an average of 16 in September.The data shows the number of registered EVs are up 65 per cent year-over-year in Alberta though overall, it represents only 0.26 per cent of the total vehicles on the road here.
"Prices aren't increasing too much with EVs. It's just allowing Albertans to start adopting and getting into the EV lifestyle," he said.Mercedes-Benz had its most successful month of electric sales in September across Canada, including at its dealership in downtown Calgary. He says the experience allowed him to experience and understand his clients concerns about EVs including the impact cold weather can have on range, as well as the increasing cost of electricity.
However, the biggest concern from the industry is the infrastructure to support the increasing demand for EVs in Alberta.and around 25 fast charging stations in Calgary and Edmonton respectively. "For existing buildings, when owners want to on their own accord pay or retrofit in a condo unit they are able to do so because we are unfortunately seeing situations where condo boards and what not are preventing the installation of chargers."
Aboulhosn also believes there is a perception in Alberta that driving an EV translates that you oppose the oil and gas industry, which he doesn't believe is the case.
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