# True North EV'S We will be talking about ev's in the cold Canadian climate. Any questions or comments can be sent to truenorthev@gmail.com Or leave a message at truenorthevpodcast@gmail.com Page: Feed: --- ## [Winnipeg to Saskatoon in an Equinox EV — A Prairie Road Trip, Stop by Stop](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truenorthev/episodes/Winnipeg-to-Saskatoon-in-an-Equinox-EV--A-Prairie-Road-Trip--Stop-by-Stop-e3kt0h4) _2026-06-17 · True North EV'S_ My alarm was set for 4 a.m. on Friday, June 12th. I woke up at 2:30, completely wide awake, and made a decision: pack the car and go. By 3 a.m. I was out of Winnipeg with my Chevy Equinox EV at 90% charge and 5,912 km on the odometer, heading west to Saskatoon for my cousin's wedding. In this episode of True North EV, I walk through the entire trip — stop by stop, dollar by dollar. Eight charging… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/68a09e8/podcast/play/121585636/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-17%2F426284834-44100-2-ca1fea4ce177c.m4a) ## [Charged Up and Let Down: How Dealerships and Rental Companies Are Slowing Canada's EV Revolution](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truenorthev/episodes/Charged-Up-and-Let-Down-How-Dealerships-and-Rental-Companies-Are-Slowing-Canadas-EV-Revolution-e3jsakr) _2026-05-25 · True North EV'S_ Are Canadian dealerships and rental companies quietly killing EV adoption? In this episode, James breaks down the real barriers holding Canadians back from going electric — and they're not what you'd expect. From undertrained salespeople steering buyers away from EVs, to rental companies handing over unfamiliar electric cars with zero orientation and surprise recharging fees, the experience of… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/68a09e8/podcast/play/120514651/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-25%2F424852099-44100-2-219e41c2dcf0d.m4a) ## [Pain at the Pump: Why Canadians Are Finally Looking at EVs](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truenorthev/episodes/Pain-at-the-Pump-Why-Canadians-Are-Finally-Looking-at-EVs-e3i734n) _2026-04-21 · True North EV'S_ Gas hit $1.82/L nationally in April 2026 — and Canadians are responding in a big way. EV searches jumped 94% in three months. Used EV prices are down 11–33%. A new federal rebate program just launched. In this episode, James covers the full picture: what's driving the surge, which new vehicles qualify for rebates, why the used EV market is the story of 2026, what barriers still exist, and how to… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/68a09e8/podcast/play/118770263/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-21%2F422487479-44100-2-aeab0a44bef4e.m4a) ## [Three Weeks with the Equinox EV: Real-World First Impressions](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truenorthev/episodes/Three-Weeks-with-the-Equinox-EV-Real-World-First-Impressions-e3hgmtn) _2026-04-06 · True North EV'S_ James shares a full three-week real-world report on the2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV LT in Winnipeg. Covering first impressions, city and highway driving, the federal EVAP rebate, the Costco GM rebate, and the big news that Manitoba's provincial EV Rebate Program has been extended in Budget 2026. Plus a summer EV camping trip is in the works. Show notes links: truenorthev.ca | manitobaev.ca… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/68a09e8/podcast/play/118036855/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-6%2F421512481-44100-2-5870037501378.m4a) ## [So Long Rita: Trading Our 2016 Tesla Model X 90D for a 2026 Chevy Equinox EV LT](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truenorthev/episodes/So-Long-Rita-Trading-Our-2016-Tesla-Model-X-90D-for-a-2026-Chevy-Equinox-EV-LT-e3gh397) _2026-03-16 · True North EV'S_ Saskatchewan Electric Vehicle Association- sevaonline.ca evfiresafe.com Greenway Motors- https://greenwaymotors.ca/ Greenway Electric Youtube- @GreenwayElectric Manitoba EV rebate Frequently Asked Questions and link to the ev rebate form: https://www.gov.mb.ca/lowercosts/evrebate/index.html Check out how green your grid is or if you are in Alberta howgreen it is at this very moment at… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/68a09e8/podcast/play/117000935/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-16%2F420120024-44100-2-4d6d48ed56be5.m4a) ## [When Your EV Won't Charge: The ICCU Problem in Hyundai, Kia & Genesis](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truenorthev/episodes/When-Your-EV-Wont-Charge-The-ICCU-Problem-in-Hyundai--Kia--Genesis-e3fpvb3) _2026-03-01 · True North EV'S_ Saskatchewan Electric Vehicle Association- sevaonline.ca evfiresafe.com Greenway Motors- https://greenwaymotors.ca/ Greenway Electric Youtube- @GreenwayElectric Manitoba EV rebate Frequently Asked Questions and link to the ev rebate form: https://www.gov.mb.ca/lowercosts/evrebate/index.html Check out how green your grid is or if you are in Alberta howgreen it is at this very moment at… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/68a09e8/podcast/play/116243235/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-1%2F419087089-44100-2-d34031d356cf7.m4a) ## [Canada's Electric Vehicle Affordability Program - A Game Changer?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truenorthev/episodes/Canadas-Electric-Vehicle-Affordability-Program---A-Game-Changer-e3f3e80) _2026-02-16 · True North EV'S_ Canada's New EV Rebate Program: Everything You Need to Know This week on True North EV, host James dives deep into Canada's brand new Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP) - the biggest change to EV incentives in years. Starting February 16, 2026, Canadians can access: Up to $5,000 in rebates for battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles Up to $2,500 for plug-in hybrid vehicles Point-of-sale… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/68a09e8/podcast/play/115504832/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-14%2F418103379-44100-2-549ab72b0daad.m4a) ## [Electric Heavy Construction Equipment - Building Canada's Green Future](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truenorthev/episodes/Electric-Heavy-Construction-Equipment---Building-Canadas-Green-Future-e3efvge) _2026-02-02 · True North EV'S_ While we're waiting for construction season to start inthese freezing Canadian temperatures, a massive revolution is happening in the construction industry – and it could change everything about EV adoption in Canada. In this episode, we dive deep into the electrification ofheavy construction equipment, from compact excavators to 250-tonne cranes, and explore what this means for Canadian… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/68a09e8/podcast/play/114867150/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-1%2F719b1632-231a-1e8b-88db-002b91843b5b.mp3) ## [Game Changer - Chinese EVs Coming to Canada](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truenorthev/episodes/Game-Changer---Chinese-EVs-Coming-to-Canada-e3dshlh) _2026-01-19 · True North EV'S_ Saskatchewan Electric Vehicle Association- sevaonline.ca evfiresafe.com Greenway Motors- https://greenwaymotors.ca/ Greenway Electric Youtube- @GreenwayElectric Manitoba EV rebate Frequently Asked Questions and link to the ev rebate form: https://www.gov.mb.ca/lowercosts/evrebate/index.html Check out how green your grid is or if you are in Alberta howgreen it is at this very moment at… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/68a09e8/podcast/play/114230385/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-19%2F632b8057-dfeb-145f-58ef-7acb51d0aad6.mp3) ## [Daily plans, scheduled by AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qp0VOrR0R1Gv) _2026-01-19 · **Sponsored**_ AI-made daily plans that schedule tasks and protect focus time. ## [: Fossil Fuel vs Battery Production - Which is Cleaner?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truenorthev/episodes/Fossil-Fuel-vs-Battery-Production---Which-is-Cleaner-e3d2gik) _2026-01-05 · True North EV'S_ Are electric vehicles really cleaner than gas-powered cars? In this episode of the True North EV Podcast, host James tackles one of the most debated questions in the EV world: the environmental impact of fossil fuel production versus battery manufacturing. We break down the facts for Canadian drivers—exploring short-term and long-term impacts, mining and manufacturing realities, and how Canada’s… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/68a09e8/podcast/play/113377300/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-1%2F415332488-44100-2-02e3ab90a80f2.m4a)