Electrical Engineer and EV Infrastructure Consultant specializing in battery thermal management and charging grid integration. He helps Quebecers navigate the technical and practical shift from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles, with a focus on cold-weather performance.
Éric Lapointe is a technical authority on the electrification of transport, bringing a rigorous engineering perspective to the consumer EV market. With a degree in Electrical Engineering and 10 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, he understands exactly how batteries behave when the temperature drops to -30°C. Éric has worked on projects involving the deployment of Level 2 and Level 3 charging stations across rural and urban Quebec, giving him unique insights into the "Electric Circuit" and home charging installation challenges. His content dissects the reality of EV ownership, from calculating range loss in winter to understanding the long-term degradation of lithium-ion cells. He explains complex concepts like regenerative braking efficiency, heat pump thermodynamics, and the impact of government rebates like the "Roulez Vert" program. Éric is also a realist regarding the transition; he advises on when a plug-in hybrid might be a better choice than a full EV based on specific driving habits and geography. His goal is to cut through the marketing hype and provide engineering-backed data so that buyers can confidently invest in the future of transport without fear of being stranded.