Vicinity Motor Corp. announced that it has signed a new distribution agreement with Shift EV Trucks to open Vicinity Trucks West Toronto, a new VMC specific dealership, by the owners of the successful Shift Electric Vehicles for the West Toronto territory. Shift Electric Vehicles has been offering a wide selection of premium electric vehicles online or in its showroom since 2013 in Oakville, Ontario - between Toronto and Hamilton.

The dealership offers a complete range of EV cars, trucks and motorcycles across a variety of brands and is equipped with a Service department for electric vehicles of all makes and models. Owner Paul Repar has a robust automotive and transportation career spanning over 30 years, previously holding positions with Ford, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz and BMW Canada. With the opening of Vicinity Trucks West, Shift EV Trucks will provide fleet solutions for businesses and government with its inventory of Vicinity vehicles.

Per the terms of the agreement, Vicinity Trucks West Toronto will distribute Vicinity VMC 1200 trucks throughout Western Toronto. This agreement will further supplement Shift's portfolio of electric vehicles with a dedicated commercial EV.