Which EV works for me?
Six questions about how you drive, where you charge and how cold it gets. You get a shortlist that fits your life, with the reasons.
Your shortlist
How this works
Each current EV is checked against your answers. Your longest drive is planned for a cold-week temperature at 110 km/h. Daily driving is checked against winter range, and against how much a regular outlet can add overnight when you don't have Level 2. Heat pumps count for more the colder you go, and energy use breaks ties. Prices aren't included yet, so check what fits your budget.
Questions
Which EV is best for Canadian winters?
Look for a heat pump and enough range that your longest regular drive still works at about half the rated range in deep cold. The shortlist above checks both for your answers.
Can I own an EV without home charging?
Yes, if public fast charging is convenient for you. Longer-range models mean fewer sessions. The shortlist shows how many days a charge lasts for your driving.
Should I get a plug-in hybrid instead?
A plug-in hybrid can make sense if you tow, take very long trips in remote areas, or can't charge at home reliably. Tick "Include plug-in hybrids" to compare them.
Rated figures: Natural Resources Canada Fuel Consumption Ratings, battery-electric vehicles 2012-2026 (updated March 9, 2026). All other figures are estimates. See how we estimate.