EV Test Driver

TSMG Holding; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TSMG Holding is seeking experienced Vehicle Test Drivers to support testing of new electric vehicles (EVs) in the US and Canada before North American launch. You will drive prototypes, visit charging stations to test availability, and ensure the charging process works as expected while coordinating with a client-side engineer.

Travel across the region, including cross-border duties, is required. A valid license, clean MVR, and background check are essential, with EV experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and strong driving experience.
• Clear MVR for the past 5 years.
• Clean criminal background check.
• Experience in automotive, vehicle testing, mapping, data collection, or related projects.
• Previous EV experience preferred.
• Willing to travel extensively including cross-border travel.
• Comfort with smartphones/apps and basic tech.
• Willing to undergo drug screening and random alcohol testing when required.

Responsibilities

• Drive prototype EVs on predefined routes across the assigned region.
• Visit selected EV charging stations (EVCS).
• Check charging station availability through the vehicle/app.
• Connect the vehicle to charging stations and verify charging process.
• Record and report any issues or unexpected behavior.
• Follow testing procedures and routes as defined.
• Collaborate with a client-side engineer during testing.
• Travel as required, including US-Canada crossings.
• Maintain safety and responsibility when operating prototype vehicles.

Skills

Driver's license

Clean MVR in past 5 years

Criminal background check

Automotive testing experience

EV familiarity

Willing to travel extensively

Tech/smartphone app skills

Drug screening readiness

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for experienced Vehicle Test Drivers to support the testing of new electric vehicles (EVs) in the US and Canada before their North American market launch. The vehicles are prototypes and will be camouflaged. You will work alongside a client-side engineer and drive the vehicle on predefined routes, visiting selected EV charging stations to test charging availability, app functionality, and the overall charging process.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive prototype EVs on predefined routes across the assigned region


• Visit selected EV charging stations (EVCS)


• Check charging station availability through the vehicle/app


• Connect the vehicle to charging stations and verify that the charging process works as expected


• Record and report any issues or unexpected behavior


• Follow predefined testing procedures and routes


• Work closely with a client-side engineer during testing


• Travel as required throughout the project, including cross-border travel between the US and Canada where applicable


• Maintain a high level of care and responsibility when operating prototype vehicles

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and strong driving experience


• Clear Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) for the past 5 years


• Clean criminal background check


• Previous experience in automotive, vehicle testing, mapping, data collection, or similar field projects


• Previous experience with Electric Vehicles (EVs) is strongly preferred


• Comfortable with extensive travel and being away from home for the full duration of the project


• Comfortable working alongside engineers and following detailed testing procedures


• Basic technical and smartphone/app skills


• Willing to complete drug screening and participate in random alcohol testing where required


• Reliable, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented