National Drive Electric Week

National Drive Electric Week
Poolesville, MD
Sep 15, 2018

Day: Saturday, September 15, 2018 NOTE: this event has already happened, find current-year events on the Attend page.
Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Location: Poolesville Parking Lot at Rt 109 and Rt 107
(Anytime Fitness Parking lot across from Basset's Restaurant)
19942 Fisher Ave
Poolesville, MD 20837
Contact the event organizers, which took place in 2018.

Event Report

Maryland Governor Hogan visited our event along with a number of regional and local politicians. Nissan had an awesome display with a friendly team of people and 5 or 6 Ride and Drive Nissan LEAFs. Audi USA and Zero Motorcycles (Cyclemax) had nice displays and were interviewed by Montgomery Community Media ( https://youtu.be/3nfI8iEU754 ). NBC 4 DC came out along a number of print and social media organizations. BMW USA brought their i8, i3 and a BMW 530e. Tesla came out to talk with more 50 new Model 3 owners and with the interested public. We had drivers come from long distances to share their cars and experiences. One had a homemade Tesla battery trailer that extended the distance of his EV Toyota Rav 4. Maryland/DC/Virginia is quickly becoming a major hub for EVs on the east coast and with the help of organizations like our host Poolesville.Green and groups like One Montgomery Green, EVA/DC, MD Volt, and Tesla Owners Club of the Mid-Atlantic, we will continue that trend. Thank you to our national and local sponsors, we could not have done this without you.


photo by: JD Taylor - Poolesville.Green
This photo includes members of the general public. The vehicle in the foreground is an EV converted Pacer. This shot shows our mixed EV parking lot looking back toward the Nissan display, the Zero Motorcycle Tent, the Check-In Tent and the Tesla Parking area.

Event Description

 

  

Starman will be there, what about you?


Getting ready for 2018 National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) Poolesville Day Electric Vehicle Show!

For the latest up to date information, check (after registering)  our Event Driver and Vendor Information Planning Page: http://poolesville.green/drive-electric/pday2018info/ (this page will be updated often up until event time).

Poolesville Green’s 2017 National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) Poolesville Day Electric Vehicle Show was a huge success again! Number 1 again on the east coast with 129 vehicles registered and number 3 out of 280+ events worldwide (based on registered vehicles). We are looking to make 2018 even bigger, but more important, better!  

There will be a parade to start the day. The Town is closed all day to traffic, bringing in near 15,000 people. There will be vendors, food, live music, bouncy toys, climbing walls, farm equipment and animals, classic car show, and so many other things to see and do. 

See some of our 2017 photos at: https://photos.app.goo.gl/fzlhu63eD6AMMhOE2

Confirmed Manufacturers coming:  Audi USA, Tesla Motors, Nissan of America

Confirmed Dealerships: Nissan of Rockville, BMW of Rockville, Koons of Rockville

Special Guest Appearances:  Starman (a Tesla Roadster setup to look similar to the spacefaring Tesla), More To be announced soon.


  

   

REGISTER NOW !!! 
WHY?
  • To learn more about your EV and other EVs from real EV owners, from dealerships and from manufacturers

  • To share what you know with other EVers and with the general public (help them "Join the rEVolution
  • And most of all, to have Fun!  Oh, and get free stuff.

Who Should Register? 
  • Anyone interested in getting event updates and changes.
  • Plug-In Electric and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Car Owners who love to show off their vehicles and to share with others: The more the merrier. (Free event shirts and other goodies for Registered Vehicle Owners/Dealerships, first come, first served, while supplies last)
  • Sponsors: We need sponsors to help make this the best NDEW event ever. 
  • Media: Please help us get the word out!
  • Volunteers: We need the help (you get a T-shirt for that) :) 
  • ALL (Note: Only Sponsors, Volunteers, and EV / PHEV Car owners will get a FREE T-Shirt, but all can reserve one (normal price $18 donation)). 
  • Registering Multiple Vehicles: Bringing more than 1 Electric/Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle? Please register each (Note: Each registration will have to have its own email address, otherwise it will overwrite your 1st registration )

Registering more than 1 Vehicle?
  • If you are bringing more than 2 vehicles (many dealerships do), please try to register each, but you will need to use a different email for each. If that is a problem, leave how many vehicles you expect to bring in the notes part of the registration. This helps in our event planning.

Why Register Now?
 
  • You will be notified of any changes, additions, headliners and of any related EV events,
  • Registration helps us plan the event and to arrange for the correct number of T-Shirts and give-a-ways (Free to Registered Vehicle Owners/Dealerships). Note, we usually have a limited supply of t-shirts. Please sign up early and we will do our best to have enough.
  • So please help us help you, EV owner or not, register here and now.
  • Not sure if you can make it? Register now anyway! We can remove your name later if you find you cannot attend (just send me a note).
  • Showing early interest helps media and sponsors to gauge and encourage their participation. 
  • Click the blue register button at the top of this page and you'll be entered for a chance to win $250
  • First 100 registered cars will get a free goody bag from Evannex (https://evannex.com/).

Prizes (free drawings):

Register your vehicle and you will be given a ticket for a chance to win one of these wonderful prizes...

     Bosch is donating a charging station.

     Torklift Central is donating 2 certificates for EchoHitches.


     Big Mike's Performance Parts is donating 2 certificates for STO N SHO Quick Release Front License Plate Brackets.

 USA in Space and Rolling Silent are donating a 8500 Liftmaster Elite Series myQ Enabled Garage Door Opener (Includes 2-Remotes)

    EV-Institute is donating two Deluxe Portable Smart Charger Plus USA PC-0113-PA-63 to the event 

     MD Volt Inc. is donating a Nintendo NES Classic Edition to the event.     


     EGO is donating a 21” Power+ Mower available in Self-Propelled!

     EGO is also donating the EGO POWER+ 530 CFM Blower!

 donated 5 sets of two Weekend Passes to a premiere SciFi event, Escape Velocity 2019


     American Shine Detailing is donating a certificate for 15% off a professional level ceramic coating package.

Sponsors:
We are a non-profit and really need your help (note: donations are not required to participate). We are looking for sponsors (as little as $20 dollars on up). A fairly standard donation with the most of the benefits starts at $250. Early donations of $250 or more will get your logo added to our event T-Shirts. The sooner you sponsor, the more your logos will show up on our websites, flyers and other event media. Donations can be made through our website: http://poolesville.green/support-us/ (Click on "Donate Now"). Donations can also be made in terms of a valued gift to be used in drawings and raffles to our drivers and to our guests at the event. Contact me directly (click the blue contact button at top of this page) to make arrangements for pickup or delivery of those types of donations. Register here to get the latest updates through our EV event email list and/or contact me directly (click the blue contact button at top of this page). 

Media:
Contact me directly (click the blue contact button at top of this page) for info or to make special arrangements. Register here to get the latest updates. We can plan a "media day" prior to the event day, make arrangements. Check out events from prior years at Poolesville Green
Any questions, contact through this site (after registering) or through http://Poolesville.Green 
or direct email: use the Contact button near the top, under the Registration and Volunteer buttons.

A special thank you to this year's Event Sponsors:

Sugarloaf / Platinum Level Sponsors 

                              
                                    


Monocacy / Gold Level Sponsors

 


Seneca / Silver Level Sponsors

                                                                 


                         



Sycamore Landing / Bronze Level Sponsors
   

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Become a Sponsor or Donor for our 2018 event at 
http://Poolesville.Green/support-us/ (and/or click on "Contact" the organizers of this event near the top of this page).

Registered Attendees

There are currently 426 attendees registered.

Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend

Vehicle Registered
Tesla Model 3 55
Tesla Model S 31
Tesla Model X 21
Chevrolet Bolt 15
Chevrolet Volt 15
Nissan Leaf (2011-2017) 12
Volkswagen e-Golf 4
BMW i3 REx 3
Toyota Plug-in Prius 3
BMW i3 2
Chevy Spark EV 2
EV Conversion 2
Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid 2
Kia Soul EV 2
Tesla Roadster 2
Toyota RAV4 EV (2012 and later) 2
Zero Motorcycle 2
BMW 530e 1
Cadillac ELR 1
Fiat 500e 1
Ford Focus Electric 1
Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid 1
Honda Fit EV 1
Nissan Leaf (2018+) 1
Other Plug-In Vehicle 1
Smart fortwo electric drive 1
Toyota Prius Prime 1
Volvo XC90 AWD PHEV 1
28 Models 186

Registered attendees report 3,224,309 electric miles driven.

In the News…

Presented By

Plugin America logo
Electric Vehicle Association logo
Sierra Club logo
EVHybridNoire logo
Drive Electric USA logo

All NDEW 2024 sponsors support Plug In America's coordination of National Drive Electric Week.

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