Workplace Charging Webinar
2024-06-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom – Virtual
Workplace charging plays an important role in providing equitable access to electric vehicle infrastructure.
The national EVA is collaborating with business partner Lynkwell and experts from Smart Electric Power Alliance and the US Department of Energy Vehicle Technologies Office to help employers and employees gain insights and resources to support EV charging installation projects at their workplaces.
Click HERE to register
Can’t make it on 6/20? Registering for the event will allow you to access the information after the live event.

July 2024 - Automotive Technicians for the EV Future
2024-07-10 18:00 - 19:30
Our July meeting will focus on what is being done to assure that we have technicians ready to service the EVs taking over the market.
EVs typically go thousands of miles without the need for any maintenance – no oil changes, tune-ups, timing belts, even brake pads. But when they do need service, EVs need a different skillset than traditional cars. It is a significant transition from mechanical to electrical and computer technology. Some say that EVs are frequently “totaled” after a collision because shops are afraid to repair them. Is this because there is a shortage of qualified technicians? Visit SDTechs.org to learn more about the effort to fill the gap.
How does the subject of EV repair impact you as an EV owner?
Come hear from Omar Sevilla and some of his colleagues about how education is evolving to meet future needs. Omar is an automotive instructor at both the high school and community college level. EV’s were the primary focus of the CHARGED UP 2024 conference held last May in San Diego which Omar helped host.
Join us as we meet again at the Automotive Museum and enjoy some pizza. Maybe you know someone that is a candidate for a career in EV technology – bring them along.

August 2024 - BBQ at EV Learning Center
2024-08-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Electric Vehicle Learning Center, 1784 La Costa Meadows Drive, Suite 106, San Marcos, CA, 92078, United States
For August we are again teaming up with the EV Learning Center for a summer barbecue.
We’ll be firing up the grill and serving burgers, hot dogs, veggie dogs, pizza and drinks. Come mingle with fellow EV enthusiasts and learn more about how EVLC is educating youth about EVs.
Please register on EVAoSD Meetup or EVLC Eventbrite so we know how many to expect.

Power Your Drive - Vista
2024-09-07 10:00 - 15:30 | MAAC Community Center, 956 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista, CA, 92084, United States
An opportunity to test drive an assortment of EV types in a pressure-free environment
More details and registration coming soon.

September 2024 - Taming the Duck Curve With V2G
2024-09-11 18:00 - 19:30 | San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
A major problem with solar power is that the time of generation does not match up with time of use. This results in what is called the duck curve where there is an over abundance of power mid day and heavy power use in the evening. Batteries are used to store the day excess and give it back in the evening. This adds additional cost to effective use of solar systems.
But what if your vehicle’s battery could be used to bridge the supply/usage gap? You’ve already paid for the battery; all you need is the connection. Vehicle to Grid (V2G) does not need to be used just to supply emergency power during a blackout. V2G has the potential to help both home solar and the utility grid.
Come hear Jose Torre-Bueno of the Center for Community Energy tell us how this could work and legislation moving forward so that all EVs will be V2G capable.
Please RSVP on MeetUp so we can plan for pizza.

Power Your Drive - El Cajon
2024-09-14 10:00 - 15:30 | Grossmont College, 8800 Grossmont College Dr,, El Cajon, 92020, United States

October 2024 - Checking Your EV Battery
2024-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 | San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
The traction battery in an EV represents 40-50% of the vehicle’s value. Knowing its health is important when buying or selling a used one. Knowledge is also useful when getting close to warranty expiration.
For October, we will hear from Smartville, A Carlsbad company that makes a battery pack testing kit that provides insights on electric vehicle battery’s health. Their PeriscopeTM supports a wide range of EV makes and models, delivering battery diagnostics on both in-vehicle and extracted batteries. It offers EV battery testing with in-depth analysis, including state-of-health evaluations at the cell, module, and pack levels using OEM Battery Management System (BMS) data.
Join us to learn about battery health and how it can be tested. Smartville is planning to have a battery assessment tool available for anyone interested and with a compatible vehicle (Tesla 3/Y, Chevy Bolt/EUV, Nissan Leafs, and a few others). Testing will be done in the parking lot after the indoor meeting.
Please RSVP on MeetUp so we can plan for pizza.

Hispanic Heritage Month
2024-10-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Dennis V. Allen Park, 800 Boundary St, San Diego, CA, 92102
Come join Keith as he helps educate Hispanic community members about all the amazing, innovative, energy-saving tools, rebates, and resources for purchasing and owning an EV.
For more information visit the event website.

November 2024 - Free Chargers from evee
2024-11-13 18:00 - 19:30 | San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
evee has a program to provide free home chargers to people that meet certain criteria.
This is part of the California Energy Commission’s REDWDS (Responsive, Easy Charging Products with Dynamic Signals) program. These grants fund the development and customer installation of charging products that help customers easily respond to dynamic grid signals and minimize charging costs. evee’s REVISIT program (Residential EV Installation Supporting Innovative Tariffs) targets homeowners with an EV and garage. 50% of the homes must be disadvantaged either financially or by air quality.
evee has 120 free chargers (with installation) to give away in California. Come hear how the program works and if it applies to you or someone that you may know.
Please RSVP so we can plan for pizza.

December 2024 - It's Auto Show Time
2024-12-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom – Virtual
Year’s end is time for the San Diego Auto Show. We have again been invited to have a booth to help educate potential buyers on the advantages of owning an EV.
This month we will cover all the basics about EVs including vehicle types, charging, and incentives. If you are new to EVs, bring your questions. If you are a veteran EV’er, bring your expertise to share. Invite your friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc. that aren’t familiar with EVs. This meeting will serve as a dry run for explaining EVs to the public at the San Diego Auto Show.
!! ZOOM ONLY !!
No in person meeting
Register for the meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrcOispzIjH9Ux2-gF5-wKor0lJmQ6xh7X
Go to sandiegoev.org/volunteer if you want to join us at the show.

2024 San Diego Auto Show
2024-12-28 10:00 - 2025-01-01 18:00
December means it’s time for the annual San Diego International Auto Show. We will again have a booth and need volunteer staff. Volunteers will answer questions about the EV experience and share information to advance the adoption of EVs. You don’t need to be a subject matter expert – just bring your enthusiasm. The show runs for five days which we will break up into three-hour shifts. Even though the show opens to the public at 10am, first shift volunteers will need to arrive early to open up the booth.
If you would like to volunteer, please go to evaosd.org/volunteer and let us know the days that you can be available (yes more than one if possible) and your preferred time slots (morning, mid day, afternoon, evening). We would like to have at least two people staffing the booth at all times. Details about tickets and parking will be supplied to those responding.

February 2025 - EV Batteries and Fire Risk
2025-02-12 18:00 - 19:30 | San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
Battery fires are sure to make the news while ICE fires are just another black spot on the side of a road. Are our batteries dangerous? What is the risk of parking and charging in a garage? How about a power wall?
For February we will be talking about fire risk and EV batteries. The Union Tribune ran an article in September about San Diego Fire’s new alternative energy emergency response coordinator. We are fortunate to have Battalion Chief Rob Rezende speak to us and share a couple pics/videos of incidents that demonstrate the challenges associated from the first responder perspective. Come learn what is fact and what is an isolated incident serving as click bait.
Missed the meeting? Watch the video here – https://youtu.be/3_mOXTpFaR8

Encinitas – Home Electrification Fair 2025
2025-02-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Encinitas Comunity and Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr., Encinitas, CA, 92024, United States
Save the date for the Encinitas – Home Electrification Fair.

March 2025 - EV Charging in Tenant Situations
2025-03-12 18:00 - 19:30
Home charging can be a big problem for a tenant. This month we will have Michael Sarrassat presenting via Zoom about solutions for tenant situations.
A seasoned leader in EV adoption and charging infrastructure, Michael offers deep industry insights and a forward-thinking approach to the renewable energy economy. He has contributed to cutting-edge solutions such as Xeal’s tap-and-go EV chargers, Charge Zero’s solar-powered DC fast charging, and innovative solutions for community-based non-profits. He is now part of the Community Environmental Council.
A longtime supporter of EVAoSD, Michael was actively involved in our outreach efforts during his tenure at the Center for Sustainable Energy. For this meeting, he will share key trends in EV purchasing, an overview of EV charging solutions for tenants, and updates on his latest projects, including solar canopy EV charging for owners.
If you or someone you know is a renter concerned about “home charging”, this is a topic for you.
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/EZ8BwNfoQgaY0gh-kAVAag

April 2025 - Best ROI Going All Electric
2025-04-09 18:00 - 19:30 | San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
Who doesn’t want to get the best ROI (Return on Investment) going all electric?
While SDGE rates discourage anyone from using more electricity, combining a properly sized solar and storage system with home electrification can make going all-electric cost effective for California families and business owners.
For April, we will have long time EVAoSD member and EV driver, Kathy Nicholson, talk about her experience going all-electric at home, including installing a whole-home battery backup system. She even had SDGE remove the gas service to her house.
Kathy will also go over the newly-released report from the Agile Electrification Project at the UCSD Design Lab entitled Solar & Electrification – Flexible Pathways for Energy Independent Homes in California which compares the cost effectiveness of electrifying California homes with and without installing solar and batteries.
Be sure to RSVP on MeetUp so we can plan for pizza.

Earth Fest 2025
2025-04-19 11:00 - 17:00 | Balboa Park, 3268-2972 Florida Dr., San Diego, CA, 92104, United States
Check out the San Diego Earth Day celebration. For more information visit sandiegoearthfest.com.

May 2025 - Getting a Level 3 Charger
2025-05-14 18:00 - 19:30
EV owners soon learn the basics about the three levels of charging – level one wall outlets, level two garage/destination chargers, and the level three fast chargers found out on the road. The first two work fine when you’re not in any hurry and can be done at home. Fast chargers are another story.
Our May presentation will be by SOCAL EV who has over ten years experience installing public charging projects. Learn what goes on behind the scenes to plan and install a fast charger. Why can’t we have more located near apartment buildings and condos? How can a business turn parking spaces into passive revenue generators?
Be sure to RSVP so we can plan for pizza.

Encinitas EcoFest 2025
2025-06-01 11:00 - 15:00 | Encinitas Comunity Park, 425 Santa Fe Dr., Encinitas, 92024, United States
It’s EcoFest time again in Encinitas.
Join EVAoSD members Simon Freedman and Dennis Griffin at our booth. Griff will be using his Ford Lightning to power some of the food vendors.
Help spread the word about driving electric. Email volunteer@evaosd.org if you can help staff the booth.
Visit the event website for more information.

Lung Force Walk
2025-06-08 08:00 - 13:00
Soon it will be time for another Lung Force Walk. We all enjoy clean air. Email us at volunteer@evaosd.org if you would like to help staff a booth.

June 2025 - Future Energy Storage Options
2025-06-11 18:00 - 19:30 | San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
New options for energy storage are popping up every day. Our own Larry Emerson recently attended the Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) convention that took place here in San Diego. IESNA is the premier US-based tradeshow and conference series focused on solar, energy storage, EV infrastructure, and manufacturing.
This month Larry will share some of his takeaways from attending. With almost 500 exhibiting companies there was a lot to see and learn. Of particular interest to our members is home storage and EV charging in general.
Come join us to learn and share ideas about energy storage and how it fits in our future. This includes sharing your own experiences with storage and opinions about the future.
Please RSVP on MeetUp so we can plan for pizza.

July 2025 - Converting a Tugboat to Electric
2025-07-09 18:00 - 20:00 | San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
Join us as we hear about the process and benefits of converting a tugboat to electric.
The electric vehicle association got its start decades ago by people that wanted to convert cars to electric. Now a local boatyard has just completed the conversion of a diesel tugboat. A recent article in the SD Union covered how this happened in our own back yard.
Leah Yam of Marine Group Boat Works will give us the details on how and why they undertook conversion of a tugboat.
Please RSVP on Meetup so we can plan for pizza.

August 2025 - BBQ and EV Camping/Roadtrip Extravaganza
2025-08-13 17:30 - 20:00 | EV Learning Center, 1784 La Costa Meadows Dr., Suite 106, San Marcos, CA, 92078, United States
A summer barbecue at the EV Learning Center is turning out to be an annual event. Join us as we’ll be firing up the grill and serving burgers, hot dogs, veggie dogs, pizza and drinks.
This year we will be combining the BBQ with a camping/roadtrip theme. See camping rigs, setups and more. Share your EV camping experiences with other EV owners.
Get your FREE TICKET on Eventbright so we know how many to expect.

September 2025 - E-Fueling the Delivery Trucks
2025-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
Driving an EV is a no brainer for many of us. Charging at home is so effortless that we soon forget the hassle and smells of using a gas station. But what about all those trucks that keep all the goods flowing through our economy? Oil prices can have a significant impact on UPS and Amazon delivery costs. How about the trucks that keep Costco and Walmart stocked? Expansion of distribution hubs are getting a lot of pushback because of pollution – because of both fumes and noise.
Our September presentation will be by Skycharger. They have been building out charging for light and medium duty trucks since 2013. One of these is the Tidelands Avenue Electric Truck Hub (EHub) project. It will be a major step towards the Port meeting its 2030 goal of 100% zero-emission trucking to improve air quality and healthier portside communities. The EHub will support the replacement of dirty diesel trucks with clean electric trucks by deploying 70 fast charging stations, along with a solar array and battery storage. The EHub will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, reduce noise pollution, and increase opportunities in National City and other neighboring communities.
Come learn about how EHub and other projects impact you even if you don’t own a truck.

HCS Clean Energy Education Workshop
2025-10-04 10:00 - 12:30 | Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center, 2525 N Ave, National City, United States
EVAoSD representatives will be at the Clean Energy Education & Workforce Development Workshop by the Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation.
The FREE workshop is designed to educate young adults (ages 16-25) about potential job opportunities in clean energy, environmental health, and sustainability. Participants will learn how clean energy works, about local job opportunities, and how to network with clean energy professionals.
Visit the EVENT WEBPAGE for more information and to register.

October 2025 - Power Your Home From Any EV
2025-10-08 18:00 - 20:00 | San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
Battery backup for home energy needs has always been a great way to balance generation and demand. The problem has been justifying the up front cost of the battery. What if you could use your EV battery while it is parked at home? Not all cars are set up to support this.
Or are they? Sigenergy has come up with a way to implement bi-directional flow with almost any EV – even Teslas. Join us as we hear from Steve Branch about their system that integrates solar, grid power, and EV batteries.
Please RSVP on Meetup so we can plan for pizza.

November 2025 - BBQ in Cardiff
2025-11-08 16:00 - 19:00
Our November meeting will be a BBQ in Cardiff. Come socialize as we plan upcoming events and meetings — bring your ideas and suggestions!
Send RSVP to get address and other details.

December 2025 - Espresso and EVs
2025-12-13 09:00 - 11:00 | EV Learning Center, 1784 La Costa Meadows Dr., Suite 106, San Marcos, CA, 92078, United States
We’re partnering with the EV Learning Center and EV West to have a holiday Espresso and EV event.
Join us for coffee, hot chocolate, and donuts. Enter the ugly sweater contest. Show off your holiday decorated EV! Come meet special guest Ricky Roy of the YouTube channel Two Bit da Vinci.
Please RSVP to rsvp@evaosd.org if you plan to attend.

2026 San Diego Auto Show
2026-01-01 10:00 - 2026-01-04 18:00 | San Diego Convention Center, 111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, 92101, United States
We are going to be back again at the San Diego Auto Show.
This gives us an opportunity to interact with the public and help educate about the benefits of driving an EV. We’ve had a booth in the middle of Electric Avenue surrounded by representative models.
Please consider volunteering. More details will be available closer to the event.

IONNA 2nd Anniversary Party
2026-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 | IONNA Rechargery, 640 Hacienda Drive, Vista, CA, 92081, United States
IONNA will be celebrating the 2nd anniversary of their Vista rechargery by providing free charging from 10 until noon on February 7th. Outside that special period, charging will cost just 20¢/kWh on February 7th and 8th. Come check them out.

Rally to Seabreeze Chocolates
2026-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Seabreeze Chocolates, Piazza Carmel Shopping Center
Join us as we rally from various starting points around the county to converge upon Seabreeze Chocolates.
We’ll take a tour before the shop opens and talk to the owner (also an EV owner:) about how they source and make amazing chocolates.
Stay tuned for meetup points to caravan there from around the county.
