Women’s EV Night

10C Shared Space, 42 Carden Street, Guelph

Celebrate International Women’s Week at the eMERGE Women’s EV Night!

For women by women.

When it comes to buying an EV (electric vehicle), it still appears to be a man’s world. Up to 70% of EVs were purchased by men, despite typical car ownership falling evenly along gender lines.

We know that more women tend to be early “environmental adopters” than men. That doesn’t appear to be the case when it comes to EVs. We want to change that trend.

The Women’s EV Night will be informative, informal, and fun with lots of discussion. Our eMERGE EV Ambassadors – local women who own an EV – will be sharing their experiences and expertise, and answering any questions you have about owning and operating an EV. 

We want to help “normalize”’ the idea of new and used EV ownership for women. Over 7,000 new vehicles are sold in Guelph every year, but very few are electric. Every EV that’s purchased (instead of a gas or diesel vehicle) reduces greenhouse gas emissions by over 3 tonnes per year. That’s massive! It means cleaner air for all of us to breathe, and a healthier, safer world as we become part of the solution.

By the end of this event, we want women to feel more comfortable with taking EV ownership seriously. Consider it an EV 101 class (without the assignments!)

Join us!

Meet some of our previous EV Ambassadors

EV Ambassador Karen Maitland

EV Ambassadors Mary Cameron

EV Ambassador Beverley Fretz

EV Ambassador Sya Van Geest

EV Ambassador Karen Rathwell

EV Ambassador Lisa Mactaggart

EV Ambassador Julie Horrocks

Shirley Hunt eMERGE EV Program Coordinator