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Zero-emission cars accounted for almost 10 percent of vehicle sales in British Columbia in 2020. This brings the province to the top of the âhighest electric vehicle uptakeâ list in North America.
“With the highest reported uptake rates of EVs in North America, B.C. is quickly becoming a leader in the EV industry,” said Bruce Ralston, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, in a recent statement.
As per the Zero Emission Vehicle Update 2020, there were 54,469 light-duty electric vehicles registered in B.C. as of December 30th, 2020, with over 2,500 public charging stations scattered around the province. This makes B.C. one of the largest public charging networks and the first cluster of public hydrogen fueling stations in Canada.
Electric vehicle sales surge, putting B.C. on track for emission reductions
A electric car is seen getting charged at parking lot in Tsawwassen, near Vancouver B.C., April, 6, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward April 06, 2021 - 2:19 PM
VICTORIA - Electric vehicles are selling in record numbers in British Columbia.
The provincial government says more than 54,000 light-duty electric vehicles were registered in B.C. last year.
Energy Minister Bruce Ralston says that s the highest reported uptake rate of electric vehicles in North America, making the province a leader in the industry.
B.C. s annual zero-emission vehicle report says residents are also adopting electric technology in less traditional ways, including motorcycles and cargo e-bikes, spurred by a vehicle incentive program.
Electric vehicle sales surge, putting B.C. on track for emission reductions
by The Canadian Press
Last Updated Apr 6, 2021 at 5:14 pm EDT
VICTORIA Electric vehicles are selling in record numbers in British Columbia.
The provincial government says more than 54,000 light-duty electric vehicles were registered in B.C. last year.
Energy Minister Bruce Ralston says that’s the highest reported uptake rate of electric vehicles in North America, making the province a leader in the industry.
B.C.’s annual zero-emission vehicle report says residents are also adopting electric technology in less traditional ways, including motorcycles and cargo e-bikes, spurred by a vehicle incentive program.
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