Plugged In connects you to the ever-expanding Canadian electric vehicle network, featuring in-depth interviews with experts, engineers and everyday EV owners from across the country and from around the world. Hosted by Postmedia Driving senior editor Andrew McCredie, Plugged In updates once a week.
Latest episodes
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21 min
EV opportunity staring Canada in the face
Host Andrew McCredie gives key takeaways from past interview on Canada's expanding role in electric vehicle development and manufacturing. He also recaps Season 4 of his podcast.
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24 min
Made in China crossover coming to Canada ticks budget-friendly box
President of Imperium Motors Canada Christian Dubois joins host Andrew McCredie to talk about how his company is pushing to crack Canada's electric vehicle market with its competit…
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22 min
Formula E ready to roll into Vancouver
Formula E promoter and OSS Group executive vice president Anne Roy joins host Andrew McCredie to preview the 2022 Vancouver E-Prix. The weekend will mark just the second time the a…
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35 min
Tesla Model S comes up short in long-range test
Driving.ca senior writer David Booth joins host Andrew McCredie to talk about his new column, Range Finder. He shares results for tests of the Tesla Model S, Porsche Taycan, Ford M…
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23 min
Hydrogen fuel cells power Alberta pilot project
Alberta Motor Transport Association president Chris Nash joins host Andrew McCredie to talk about the Alberta Zero Emissions Truck Electrification Collaboration, a project that wil…
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25 min
The rise of Formula E
Jaguar Racing team director James Barclay joins host Andrew McCredie to talk about the rise of Formula E.
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26 min
Autonomous vehicles around the corner?
California-based consultant Mark Concannon joins host Andrew McCredie to talk about the future of autonomous vehicles.
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26 min
Canada's electric vehicle moonshot
Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association president Flavio Volpe joins host Andrew McCredie to talk about how Project Arrow — an original, full-build zero-emission concept vehicl…
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27 min
Magna part of electric vehicle solution
Magna Powertrain president Tom Rucker joins host Andrew McCredie to discuss supplying parts to electric automakers.
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22 min
Some mechanics on the brink without right-to-repair laws
All About Imports owner Lou Trottier joins host Andrew McCredie to talk about how the right-to-repair issues are impacting car owners and the corner mechanic shop.
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33 min
Right-to-repair debate surfaces for electric vehicles
BCIT Associate Dean of Automotive Mubasher Faruki join host Andrew McCredie to talk about training the next generation of automotive technicians and the potential for right-to-repa…
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31 min
An ode to electric vehicles
Guest Andrew McCredie joins Plugged In host Andrew McCredie for an unconventional interview about electric vehicles.
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32 min
Endless possibilities with electric pickup trucks
Gearhead and driving.ca expert Matthew Guy joins host Andrew McCredie to talk about the appeal of electric pickup trucks and potential for the electric Ford F-150 to change the way…
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28 min
Future EV tech more science fiction or reality?
Mobility futurist James Cater, principal consultant at Vision Mobility, joins host Andrew McCredie to weigh the likelihood of certain electric vehicle technologies being adopted by…
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29 min
Charting the most sustainable expedition in automotive history
British adventurer and Guinness World Record holder Chris Ramsey will become the first person to drive from Pole to Pole in a bid to raise awareness of climate change and the role…
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32 min
Tuning Teslas into performance cars
Mountain Pass Performance founder Sasha Anis joins host Andrew McCredie to discuss aftermarket upgrades that can tune electric vehicles into performance cars.
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29 min
How to buy a used electric vehicle
All EV vice president Jérémie Bernardin talks to host Andrew McCredie about the demand for used electric vehicles and the details buyers need to know before making a purchase.
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26 min
Charging infrastructure not battery technology crucial next step for Evs, former Tesla engineer says
Auto Motive Power CEO Anil Paryani joins host Andrew McCredie to talk about evolving battery technology. Paryani has worked as senior engineer at Honda R&D before becoming the batt…
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23 min
Telling the electric story
Fraser Basin Council's Michael Stanyer talks to host Andrew McCredie about how outreach, education, and the conversation about electric vehicles has substantially changed over the…
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23 min
Canadian autoworkers shaping EV future in North America
UNIFOR National President Jerry Dias talks to host Andrew McCredie about how negotiating labour contracts that mandate electric vehicle production in Canada has been a national man…