Filed by The Lion Electric Company

pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended

and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12

under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended

Subject Company:

Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp.

Commission File No. 001-39451

The following communication was made available by The Lion Electric Company (the “Company”) on its website at https://www.thelionelectric.com/, directing viewers to a webpage on Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp.’s (“NGA”) website at https://www.northerngenesis.com/, on March 24, 2021:

 

LOGO

The following communication was made available by NGA on its website at http://www.northerngenesis.com/ on March 24, 2021:

Your vote matters

We encourage you to vote in favor of the business combination with Lion Electric today!

Voting is Simple

Every vote is important. Regardless of the number of shares you hold, we encourage you to vote and make your voice heard. If you owned Northern Genesis (NYSE: NGA) stock as of the close of business on March 18, 2021, you are entitled to vote and are urged to vote as soon as possible before April 23, 2021.

Voting online or via telephone are the easiest ways to vote – and they are both free:

 

   

Vote Online (Highly recommended): Follow the instructions provided by your broker, bank or other nominee on the Voting Instruction Form mailed (or e-mailed) to you. To vote online, you will need your voting control number, which is included on the Voting Instruction Form.

 

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Vote by Telephone: Follow the instructions provided by your broker, bank or other nominee on the Voting Instruction Form mailed (or e-mailed) to you. To vote via the automated telephone service, you will need your voting control number, which is included on the Voting Instruction Form. Depending on how you hold your shares, you may be able to vote without a control number by calling (888) 605-1958 for English or 1-866-822-1243 for French.


Vote by Mail: Follow the instructions provided by your broker, bank or other nominee on the Voting Instruction Form mailed (or e-mailed) to you. To send in your vote via mail, you will need your voting control number, which is included on the Voting Instruction Form mailed.

To ensure your vote is handled properly, be sure to:

 

   

Mark, sign and date your Voting Instruction Form;

 

   

Fold and return your Voting Instruction Form in the postage-paid envelope provided; and

 

   

Return your Voting Instruction Form as soon as possible.

For assistance with voting your shares, please call D.F. King, Northern Genesis’s proxy solicitor, at (888) 605-1958 for English or 1-866-822-1243 for French, or send a message to nga@dfking.com or nga-fr@astfinancial.com.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I vote my shares?

If your shares were held in “street name” (meaning you purchased through a broker, bank or other nominee) as of the close of business on March 18, 2021, contact them immediately to obtain your control number and instructions to vote online or by telephone.

Can I still vote if I no longer own my shares?

Yes, if you owned shares as of the close of business on March 18, 2021, the record date for the Special Meeting, you can still vote your shares even if you no longer own them.

Where can I find my control number?

Your voting control number is the number provided on your Voting Instruction Form in large bold text that was mailed (or e-mailed) to you with your proxy materials. If your shares are held by a bank, broker or other nominee and you cannot locate your control number, you will need to contact them to obtain your control number.    

What if I have other questions?

If you need assistance voting your shares, please call D.F. King LLC, Northern Genesis’s proxy solicitor, toll-free at (888) 605-1958 for English or 1-866-822-1243 for French, or send a message to nga@dfking.com or nga-fr@astfinancial.com.

How do I attend the Special Meeting on April 23, 2021 at 10:00 am ET?

The Special Meeting will be held via live webcast at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/NGA2021SM .


What if I want to vote by mail or phone?

If you need assistance voting your shares, please call D.F. King & Co., Inc., Northern Genesis’s proxy solicitor, toll-free at (888) 605-1958 for English or 1-866-822-1243 for French, or send a message to nga@dfking.com or nga-fr@astfinancial.com.

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Important Information and Where to Find It

In connection with the proposed business combination, Lion Electric filed a registration statement on Form F-4 with the SEC that was declared effective on March 24, 2021 (the “Registration Statement”), which includes a proxy statement of Northern Genesis and a prospectus of Lion Electric. The Registration Statement has been declared effective by the SEC and the definitive proxy statement/prospectus has been mailed out to Northern Genesis’ stockholders. Investors and security holders of Northern Genesis and other interested parties are urged to read the Registration Statement and the definitive proxy statement/prospectus (the “Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus”), any amendments to the foregoing, and any other documents filed with the SEC, when available, because they will contain important information about Lion Electric, Northern Genesis and the proposed business combination. Investors and security holders of Northern Genesis may obtain free copies of the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC by Northern Genesis and Lion Electric through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to: Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp., 4801 Main Street, Suite 1000, Kansas City, MO 64112 or (816) 514-0324. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, the websites referenced in this press release is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this press release.

Participants in the Solicitation

Northern Genesis and its directors and executive officers and other persons may be deemed to be participants in the solicitations of proxies from Northern Genesis’ stockholders in respect of the proposed business combination. Lion Electric and its officers and directors may also be deemed participants in such solicitation. Information regarding Northern Genesis’ directors and executive officers is available under the heading “Directors and Executive Officers” in its Annual Report on Form 10-K which was filed with the SEC on March 9, 2021. Additional information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, which may, in some cases, be different than those of their stockholders generally, are contained in the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and will be contained in other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed business combination when they become available. Stockholders, potential investors and other interested persons should read the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus carefully before making any voting or investment decisions. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.

No Offer or Solicitation

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or constitute a solicitation of any vote or approval. No offer of securities, other than with respect to the concurrent private placement of Lion shares as described in the Registration Statement, shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act.


Forward-Looking Statements

All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release constitute “forward-looking statements” (which shall include forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws) within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act. Forward-looking statements may generally be identified by the use of words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “plan,” “project,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “target” or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the transaction, including with respect to timing and closing thereof and the ability to consummate the transaction. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of Lion Electric’s and Northern Genesis’ management and are not predictions of actual performance. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of Lion Electric and Northern Genesis, and are based on a number of assumptions, as well as other factors that Lion Electric and Northern Genesis believe are appropriate and reasonable in the circumstances, but there can be no assurance that such estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct or that the Lion Electric’s vision, business, objectives, plans and strategies will be achieved. Many risks and uncertainties could cause Lion Electric’s actual results, performance or achievements or future events or developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including those factors discussed in the Registration Statement and Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus, as well as other documents filed or to be filed by Lion Electric or Northern Genesis in accordance with applicable securities laws. These factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect Northern Genesis or Lion Electric, and there may be additional risks that neither Northern Genesis nor Lion Electric presently know or that Northern Genesis and Lion Electric currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Northern Genesis’ and Lion Electric’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. Northern Genesis and Lion Electric anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause their respective assessments to change. However, while Northern Genesis and Lion Electric may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Northern Genesis and Lion Electric have no intention and undertake no obligation to do so except as required by applicable law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Northern Genesis’ and Lion Electric’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.

Contacts

D.F. King & Co., Inc.

48 Wall Street, 22nd Floor

New York, NY 10005

Call Toll-Free: (888) 605-1958

Banks and Brokers Call: (212) 269-5550

nga@dfking.com

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