SOARING SALES FOR ZEVS

ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS “picked up dramatically” in the third quarter of 2022, according to the latest figures.

S&P Global Mobility released third-quarter numbers in November and the stats show Canadians are registering ZEVs at a quickening pace — be it plug-ins, hybrids or battery electric vehicles.

Overall, ZEV volume is up 39 per cent compared to the same time last year. Battery electrics alone are up 56 per cent in volume. Battery electrics finished 2022 with a 6.5 adoption rate of new light vehicle registrations.

The new data show ZEVs account for one out of every 12 new vehicles registered in Canada. Furthermore, ZEV market share increased to 8.4 per cent for 2022, up from 5.3 per cent.

British Columbia continued to lead the country when it came to the highest rate of electrification adoption. Battery electrics accounted for 14 per cent of all new registrations. Quebec led the way in volume with 35 per cent overall.

The expected surge in electric penetration, meanwhile, has one group urging the aftermarket to prepare. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants said its forecasts show that BEVs specifically will make up almost 8 per cent of vehicles in operation by 2030. Not only is that a “significant portion,” the consultancy noted that the aftermarket will be feeling the impact by then.

“The presence of BEVs on Canadian roads has been increasing steadily but in a highly localized manner,” said Andrew King, managing partner at DesRosiers. “Given increased vehicle longevity and the continued dominant sales of ICE in many provinces progress will be slow in terms of the VIO profile, but it is important that the aftermarket start transitioning immediately to meet the future needs of consumers.”

B.C. OUTLINES CERTIFICATION PLANS

BRITISH COLUMBIA OUTLINED IT PLANS to move forward on certification with a multi-phase approach that will give those in the automotive industry the most time to get certified.

SkilledTradesBC will formally recognize the skills of trades workers, help them get standardized training, earn higher wages and better navigate through the industry’s evolving needs.