He's the president of the Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association and is a big fan of the technology, despite describing himself as "not a car guy." Bruce Sharpe, president of the Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association, says new, more affordable electric vehicles will win over consumers in the years ahead. His Model S is pricey at more than $130,000, but he believes a slew of new, more affordable electric vehicles in the $30,000 range will win over consumers in the years ahead. Few Canadians buy electricIn 2016, just 0.6 per cent of car sales in Canada were for electric vehicles, according to a report by Clean Energy Canada, a think-tank that advocates for alternative energy. "Right now an electric car is more expensive because of its battery, but offering that rebate to people helps close the gap," he says.

Source: CBC News December 31, 2017 15:56 UTC