Putting electric cars to the test. Are we ready for 2035? (Marketplace)

Charging. Repairs. Range. We’re putting EVs to the test, revealing an unreliable and unregulated landscape despite the plan to go electric by 2035. CBC Marketplace hit the road with electric cars — a Nissan Leaf, Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2 — testing challenges such as charging infrastructure and range. And we hear from experts who say electric vehicle manufacturers should be providing customers with cold-weather range data and sharing more information for independent mechanics to make repairs.

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Chapters:

1:51 - Testing range (part one)
3:10 - Testing charging and price
11:17 - Testing range (part two)
13:24 - Testing repairs
18:26 - Speaking with Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault

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FIRST BROADCAST January 26, 2024