National Drive Electric Week
EV 101 - Everything you need to know to drive electric
Santa Barbara, CA
Oct 02, 2020
EV 101 - Everything you need to know to drive electric
Santa Barbara, CA
Oct 02, 2020
| Note: | This is an online only event with no physical location. |
| Day: | Friday, October 2, 2020 NOTE: this event has already happened, find current-year events on the Attend page. |
| Time: | 12-1 pm |
| Audience: | Santa Barbara, CA, Local Area |
| Panelists: | Michael Chiacos, Barry Rands |
| Host: | Community Environmental Council |
| Recording: | view the recorded presentation. |
| Topics: | EV 101 Cost of Ownership Driving Experience Environmental Benefits Home Charging Incentives Local Public Charging Road Trips Used EVs Workplace Charging |
Event Report
On Friday, October 2nd Community Environmental Council and SLO Climate Coalition held an EV 101 webinar. Michael Chiacos, Director of Energy and Climate Programs from CEC and Barry Rands, Green Transportation Specialist from SLO Climate presented. Over 200 people registered and learned about the basics of owning an EV, including information on types of EVs, charging, incentives and other topics. The webinar is viewable at https://www.electricdrive805.org/webinars/
photo by: Community Environmental Council Community Environmental Council's EV 101 webinar |
Event Description
COVID-19 disruptions have pushed personal transportation to an all-time low – instigating what hopefully will be some permanent shifts in our telecommuting habits. While it may seem counterintuitive to be investing in a new or used car at this moment, global impacts to the auto industry and plentiful incentives mean that affordable, more efficient electric vehicles are now more accessible than ever.
Join CEC's Director of Energy and Climate Programs, Michael Chiacos, and Barry Rands, SLO Climate Coalition’s Green Transportation Specialist – both EV owners and industry experts – to learn which 100+ mpge electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid might be best for you.
We will discuss financial incentives, charging, range, and how to pair home solar with your EV for maximum savings. Find out how to stack incentives and purchase a new EV for the price of a Toyota Corolla, and used EVs for as little as $5,000. Learn how to save $50,000 on gas with an investment of $6,000 on solar panels.
Together, we can move the Central Coast region away from fossil fuels in one generation.
SPEAKERS
Michael Chiacos – Energy & Climate Program Director, Community Environmental Council
Barry Rands – Green Transportation Specialist, SLO Climate Coalition
Join CEC's Director of Energy and Climate Programs, Michael Chiacos, and Barry Rands, SLO Climate Coalition’s Green Transportation Specialist – both EV owners and industry experts – to learn which 100+ mpge electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid might be best for you.
We will discuss financial incentives, charging, range, and how to pair home solar with your EV for maximum savings. Find out how to stack incentives and purchase a new EV for the price of a Toyota Corolla, and used EVs for as little as $5,000. Learn how to save $50,000 on gas with an investment of $6,000 on solar panels.
Together, we can move the Central Coast region away from fossil fuels in one generation.
SPEAKERS
Michael Chiacos – Energy & Climate Program Director, Community Environmental Council
Barry Rands – Green Transportation Specialist, SLO Climate Coalition
Registered Attendees
There are currently 25 attendees registered.
Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend
| Vehicle | Registered |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 2 |
| Chevrolet Bolt | 1 |
| Chevrolet Volt | 1 |
| Hyundai Sonata Plug-In | 1 |
| Kia Soul EV | 1 |
| Nissan Leaf (2018+) | 1 |
| Tesla Model Y | 1 |
| 7 Models | 8 |
Registered attendees report 113,100 electric miles driven.
