The March 19 to 22 event will also have more than 40 EVs and PHEVs available for indoor and outdoor public test drives
The numbers say it all: 200 vehicles from more than 30 automakers; 300,000 square feet of display space; more than 40 EVs and PHEVs available for public test drives; one Canadian debut; and eight Western Canada debuts. Oh, and over a century of thrilling B.C. gearheads.
The 2025 Vancouver International Auto Show rolls into the Vancouver Convention Centre March 19 through March 22, and with it the latest in automotive technology, innovation, and, of course, achingly sweet eye-candy. From luxury rides to supercars; from family-friendly haulers to collector classics; and from tuners to over-landers, this year’s show has something for everyone. Sponsors of the show include RBC, CleanBC, and BC Hydro Power Smart.
Notable debuts at the Vancouver International Auto Show
2025 SSC Tuatara Striker—Canadian Debut
Manufactured by SSC North America, formerly Shelby SuperCars, the Tuatara Striker is designed by noted automotive pen Jason Castriota, famous for his work on such iconic vehicles as the Rolls-Royce Hyperion; the Ferrari 599; and the Maserati GranTurismo.
2026 Cadillac Celestiq—Western Canadian Debut
2025 Ford Mustang GTD—Western Canadian Debut
2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1—Western Canadian Debut
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9—Western Canadian Debut
2025 Toyota 4Runner—Western Canadian Debut
2025 Kia EV5—Western Canadian Debut
It rides on Kia’s Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP); uses a 400-volt charging architecture; and will be available in both single- and dual-motor versions, which means both front- and all-wheel-drive. Entry-level EV5s come with a 60.3-kilowatt-hour battery, while the top-of-the-line extended-range version will benefit from an 81.4-kWh battery pack.
Take an EV for a spin at the Vancouver auto show
The Vancouver International Auto Show was a global pioneer in providing the public with electric-vehicle test drives, and this year’s show sets a record with more than 40 vehicles with plugs being offered for free test drives.
The EV and PHEV Test Drive Experience presented by CleanBC Go Electric and RBC, as in shows past, features indoor and outdoor drive routes, with 47 vehicles from 16 automakers available for show-goers to check out. All you need to do is sign up for a vehicle, or vehicles, and you’ll receive in time for your drive.
One of the key factors in increasing EV adoption in British Columbia is getting people behind the wheel of zero- and low-emission vehicles so they can experience the smooth, quiet, and quick driving attributes of battery-powered vehicles.
The CleanBC Program provides point-of-sale purchase incentives, administered on behalf the provincial government, towards clean-energy passenger vehicles for B.C. residents. Rebates range from $2,000 for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles; to up to $4,000 for battery and fuel-cell electric vehicles.
If You Go—
What: 2025 Vancouver International Auto Show
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre
When: Wednesday, March 19, noon to 9 p.m.; Thursday, March 20 to Saturday, March 22, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, March 23, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.