Drive Electric Earth Month
EV 101 and Showcase
Blue Point, NY
Apr 04 2024
EV 101 and Showcase
Blue Point, NY
Apr 04 2024
| Day: | Thursday, April 4, 2024 NOTE: this event has already happened, find current-year events on the Attend page. |
| Time: | 6:30 - 7:30 pm EDT |
| Location: | Bayport Bluepoint Library 186 Middle Rd Blue Point, NY 11715 |
Event Report
This EV 101 was presented at the Bayport/Bluepoint Library on Long Island in Suffolk County. Presented by Drive Electric Long Island Education and Outreach Coordinator Beth Fiteni, this presentation covered the history of EVs, the basics of EVs and EV charging, available financial incentives and some of the myths about electric vehicles.Beth, who drives a BMW i3, was joined by EV owners Kevin Bozeat, who drives a Tesla Model, and Jonathan Duerden who drives a Kia EV 6. After the presentation, they held an EV Showcase with their cars and answered questions about what it's like to drive an EV.
Pre and post surveys of participants of the event showed significant increased familiarity with EVs, EV charging and EV incentives, as well as an increased likelihood to test drive an EV.
photo by: Drive Electric Long Island EV Enthusiast, Kevin Bozeat, showcasing his Tesla Model 3. Also in photo, Jonathan Dueran showcasing his Kia EV 6. The BMW i3 was also showcased. |
Event Description
Join Drive Electric LI to learn the basics about electric vehicles and charging, with the opportunity to ask current EV owners why they chose to go electric and what it’s really like to drive an EV.
Learn about EV history, EV basics, EV charging, environmental benefits and available incentives.
EV owners will showcase a variety of EVs brands and models.
