National Drive Electric Week

National Drive Electric Week
Poolesville, MD
Sep 21, 2019

Day: Saturday, September 21, 2019 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 and behind Basset's)
19942 Fisher Ave
Poolesville, MD 20837
Contact the event organizers, which took place in 2019.

Event Report

Ms. Bubar presented a Proclamation by County Executive Marc Elrich designating Sept 14-22, 2019 National Drive Electric Week in Montgomery County Maryland.

Once again, Poolesville was one of the largest NDEW EV Shows in the world. Each year, we get a little better, bringing in more of the general public and we have gotten the attention of manufacturers and now, the local and county governments. We have worked closely with local EV and "Green" groups. People and EV owners are coming to our event from more than 300 miles away.  

Along with the many positive feedbacks we received from visitors, owners, and vendors, we heard comments like: "We have been to Poolesville Day the last 6 years but never really checked out the EVs before. It was AWESOME!! You all do a fantastic job and we will definitely consider and EV for our next car."

This event is a labor of love and we hope to continue it for a long time.


photo by: MD Volt and Poolesville Green
Ms. Bubar presented a Proclamation by County Executive Marc Elrich designating Sept 14-22, 2019 National Drive Electric Week in Montgomery County Maryland.

Event Description

 

Are You Ready For Some Fun! The event starts at 10 am and goes through 4 pm, but you can come for part of it or stay for all of it!

Hosted by Poolesville.Green, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization encouraging Sustainable Living and supported by local organizations like One Montgomery Green (OMG), MD Volt, Electric Vehicles Association of Greater Washington, DC (EVA/DC), Maryland Tesla Owners, Northern Virginia Tesla Owners and others.  Volunteer, Sponsor! 



Photo by Terri Carbaugh Pitts 2018 National Drive Electric Week - Poolesville Day Event

For the latest up to date information, check (after registering)  our Event Driver and Vendor Information Planning Page:: The 2019 Driver and Vendor Info Page 

Poolesville Green’s 2018 National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) Poolesville Day Electric Vehicle Show was a huge success again! Again Number 1 on the east coast with 186 vehicles registered (almost 200 coming to the event) and number 4 out of 320+ events worldwide (based on registered vehicles). We are looking to make 2019 even bigger, but more important, better!  More visitors, more highlights, move big sponsors, manufacturers and dealerships, more ride and drives, more give-a-ways and more FUN!  Let's Party like it's 2019. Come help us make it happen!

For most of the answers to the Who, What, Where, When, and How (with maps)please check: http://poolesville.green/what-to-do/

 




Yes, we are taking Registrations for 2019 and Sponsors too.  Looking forward to another great event!

REGISTER NOW !!! 
Why Come?
  • 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 shirt, "Swag Bag" and other goodies for Registered Vehicle Owners/Dealerships, first come, first served, while supplies last). Plus registered drivers only free drawings.
  • Sponsors: We need sponsors to help make this the best NDEW event ever. 
  • Media: Please help us get the word out! Exclusive access! Pre-event demonstrations.
  • 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 (for $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).  Use a 2nd email address on a new registration or tell use home many vehicles you are bringing in the comment section, 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, please register here and now.
  • Not sure if you can make it? Register now anyway! That way you will know if there are any changes. 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

Prizes (free drawings):

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

Driver Drawing at 3:30 pm
   Here is a quick list of some of the items:
* Charging Station from Bosch
* L2 Charging Station from Electric Vehicle Institute
* L1 Charging Station from Electric Vehicle Institute
MD Volt Hats from MD Volt
Wash Bucket Set from Maryland Tesla Owners
Certificate for Torklift EchoHitch from TorkLift Central
Certificate for "The Law" license plate bracket from TorkLift Central
Certificate for "The Law" license plate bracket from TorkLift Central
Matchbox Tesla Model S (original front) from Maryland Tesla Owners
4 Maryland Tesla Owners Coasters (for  members) from Maryland Tesla Owners
Motorweek T-Shirt from Poolesville Green
Sega Genesis Mini from MD Volt
Tesla Wall Charger Skin Falcon Heavy from Maryland Tesla Owners

Public (and Driver) Drawings at 1 pm and 3 pm.  (some items at 1 pm and some at 3 pm)
* 21" Electric Push Lawnmower from EGO
* Electric String Trimmer from EGO
* Electric Blower from EGO
Sega Genesis Mini from MD Volt
"NASA Flight Jacket" from USA in Space
Certificate for 2 tickets to Reggae Festival from Linganore Winery
MD Volt Hat from MD Volt
Certificate for a free tasting and cheese plate for 2 from Linganore Winery
Sega Genesis Mini from MD Volt
MD Volt Hats from MD Volt
Reverse Umbrella from EVannex
Poolesville Green Coffee Mugs from Poolesville Green, MTO
Maryland Terps Poster from Maryland Tesla Owners
Cleaning Kit from Maid Brigade Maid Brigade
25$ Gift Cards Maid Brigade
MOSF Coffee Mug Museum of Science Fiction
Star Terk Tricorder from Museum of Science Fiction
Motorweek T-Shirt from Poolesville Green
Royal Farms T-Shirt from Royal Farms

* some items, you do not need to be present at the drawing to win



Sponsors:

We are 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 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 our 2019 Event Sponsors:

Platinum Level Sponsors 

                                         


Gold Level Sponsors

                      
                                                     


Silver Level Sponsors

                                    


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Bronze Level Sponsors
   

 

         


Become a Sponsor or Donor for our 2019 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 494 attendees registered.

Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend

Vehicle Registered
Tesla Model 3 89
Tesla Model S 31
Chevrolet Bolt 18
Tesla Model X 10
Chevrolet Volt 8
Nissan Leaf (2011-2017) 8
Nissan Leaf (2018+) 7
Hyundai KONA Electric 4
Jaguar I-Pace 4
Tesla Roadster 4
Audi e-tron 3
Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid 3
Think City 3
Toyota Prius Prime 3
BMW i3 REx 2
Chevy Spark EV 2
Volkswagen e-Golf 2
Zero Motorcycle 2
BMW 330e 1
BMW i3 1
Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid 1
EV Conversion 1
Fiat 500e 1
Ford C-MAX Energi 1
Ford Focus Electric 1
Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid 1
Kia Niro Electric 1
Kia Soul EV 1
Smart fortwo electric drive 1
Tango T600 1
Toyota Plug-in Prius 1
Volvo XC90 AWD PHEV 1
32 Models 217
Vehicle Registered

Registered attendees report 4,923,933 electric miles driven.

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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