National Drive Electric Week
Solar & EV Expo
South Paris, ME
Oct 02, 2021
Solar & EV Expo
South Paris, ME
Oct 02, 2021
| Day: | Saturday, October 2, 2021 NOTE: this event has already happened, find current-year events on the Attend page. |
| Time: | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT |
| Location: | Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School 256 Main St. South Paris, ME 04281 |
Event Report
2021's Solar & EV Expo was a success -- thank you to all our attendees, vehicle owners, volunteers, and sponsors who made it happen! With over 50 electric vehicles and e-bikes in attendance, we broke our previous record from 2019 for most EVs in one spot in Maine! Throughout the day, we had workshops on solar and EVs. E-Bikes were zooming around the parking lot continuously. Teslas were popular for test rides, as well as the used EVs that our sponsor, Paris AutoBarn brought that were for sale. We even had an electric motorcycle show up!
photo by: Center for an Ecology-Based Economy Nissan Leaf, Smart Fortwo, Tesla Model Y, Tesla Model X |
Event Description
Join us for our 7th Annual Solar & EV Expo. Test drive or ride along in your neighbors' electric vehicles! Representatives from local dealerships will also be available to answer your questions. We'll have information sessions on electric vehicles, adding solar to your home, community solar options, and eBikes throughout the day. This event is free and open to the public.
Only vaccinated people will be allowed inside vehicles. Masks will be required. Please plan to distance from those not in your family. If you are feeling ill or have symptoms of Covid, please remain at home. We will update event policies regarding Covid as the event gets closer.
Schedule for the day:
10-10:15 Welcome
10:15-2 Test drives of EVs and E-bikes
10:15 EV 101 Workshop with Travis Ritchie
11:00 Solar 101 Workshop with Don McLean
11:45 The Future of EVs in Maine Panel with Efficiency Maine Trust and Natural Resources Council of Maine
12:30 Lunch from Luchador Tacos and live auction of Nokian snow tires
1:15 Community Solar Options Workshop
This event is sponsored by Electrify America
Registered Attendees
There are currently 27 attendees registered.
Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend
| Vehicle | Registered |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 2 |
| Brammo | 1 |
| Chevrolet Bolt | 1 |
| MINI Cooper SE Hardtop 2 Door | 1 |
| Nissan Leaf (2011-2017) | 1 |
| Polestar 2 | 1 |
| Smart fortwo electric drive | 1 |
| Tesla Model X | 1 |
| 8 Models | 9 |
Registered attendees report 332,125 electric miles driven.
