Everything Electric Podcast GM Powers Homes, Takes #1 and Sends A Message To the PM!
Sep 15, 2025
Kristian Aquilina, President and Managing Director of General Motors Canada, discusses the future of EVs in Canada, as Canada rethinks its zero-emission vehicle ambitions. He shares insights on GM's thriving EV portfolio and challenges like range anxiety and charging infrastructure. Aquilina emphasizes collaboration between industry and government to facilitate EV transitions and the significance of public policy in driving support. He also highlights innovations like GM Energy, which enables EVs to power homes, and the necessity for robust manufacturing and dealer networks.
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EV Buyers Bring New Customers
- Around 60% of GM's EV buyers in Canada are new to the brand, skewing toward tech-forward early adopters.
- Christian Aquilina says fundamentals like value, convenience and dealer service remain constant across propulsion types.
Invest In Charging Infrastructure First
- Prioritize long-lasting infrastructure over one-off purchase incentives to accelerate EV adoption.
- Christian Aquilina urges investment in ubiquitous, reliable charging as a higher-impact use of resources.
Range Anxiety Becomes Charger Anxiety
- Christian reframes 'range anxiety' as 'charger anxiety' for Canada due to sparse or unreliable chargers.
- He notes vehicles with 800 km range shift the problem from vehicle capability to network availability.
