Edmonton Auto Experience: EV & Hybrid Surge

0:00It's April 10th. This is Calgary News today, AI-powered stories from your city. At Edmonton's annual auto-experience, folks hunting for new cars are eyeing electric vehicles more than ever thanks to sky-high gas prices with no end in sight. Acceptance is climbing fast in Alberta, where registrations hit nearly 20,000 electrics in 2025, up from just over 3,500 in 2021. Hybrids are surging too, with over 84,000 registered last year, though they still trail way behind the more than 3 million, gas-powered rides on Alberta roads. Attendees like Roxanne Forsyth prioritize safety, comfort, and mileage, making hybrids or full electrics tempting options amid affordability worries. Experts from the Electric Vehicle Association are tackling myths on range and reliability, noting how every major maker now offers diverse models with. Batteries that handle cold winters better, even as northern charging infrastructure lags

1:00in spots like Fort McMurray. Test drives at the Expo let curious drivers feel the difference and renewed federal incentives up to $5,000 per eligible vehicle could. Push adoption higher as tech and networks keep improving.