Five electric vehicles to try out at the auto show

Five electric vehicles to try out at the auto show

Montrealers who dream of one day being able to drive an electric car can at least give it a try during the International Auto Show, which is making its comeback from January 20-29 after a two-year absence.

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CAA-Quebec will therefore offer road tests of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. A total of 11 models are made available to visitors free of charge.

Here are five electric cars to try:

Chevrolet Bolt EV

Five electric vehicles to try out at the auto show

Starting price: $40,348

Government rebate: $12,000

Electric range: 417 km

Charging time (240 volts): 7.5 hours

Hyundai IONIQ5

Five electric vehicles to try out at the auto show

Starting price: $56,924

Government rebate: $12,000

Electric range: 428 km

Charging time (240 volts): 8.5 hours

Kia Niro EV

Five electric vehicles to try out at the auto show

Price: not communicated

Government rebate: $12,000

Electric range: 385 km

Charging time (240 volts): 9:30 a.m

MINI Cooper SE

Five electric vehicles to try out at the auto show

Starting price: $48,125

Government rebate: $12,000

Electric range: 183 km

Charging time (240 volts): 4 hours

Toyota bZ4X

Five electric vehicles to try out at the auto show

Starting price: $56,980

Government rebate: $12,000

Electric range: 367 km (manufacturer’s specification)

Charging time (240 volts): 11 h (manufacturer information)

Test drives are open to people aged 25 and over with a valid driver’s license. Guides are available to answer questions from curious people who want to learn more about electric cars.