National Drive Electric Week
2022-09-23 - 2022-10-02
National Drive Electric Week hosts events around the country.
To find events near you
https://driveelectricweek.org/
September 23, 2022 – October 2, 2022

National Drive Electric Week - San Diego SDG&E EV Day
2022-10-01 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Liberty Station, Lot J: 2380 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Join the EV Association of San Diego and our volunteers for this great opportunity to take a test drive, talk to actual electric vehicle owners and see a wide variety of EVs on display. Owners will be available to answer questions about everything from home charging to road trips to range to cost to how much money you can save when you go electric.
SDG&E will be hosting the Ride & Drive
EV Association of San Diego will host the display
email Elaine@SanDiegoEV.org if you would like to apply for a paid test drive spot
Saturday, October 1st
10:00 am – 3:00 pm PDT
Liberty Station
2751 Dewey Road
San Diego, CA 92106
Register
https://driveelectricweek.org/event?eventid=3438
Volunteers Needed !

MAAC EV Information Day
2022-10-08 08:30 - 11:00 | MAAC Community Charter School, 1355 Third Ave, Chula Vista, CA, United States
Volunteer event
Help others with
• Public & Private charging and
• Total Cost of Ownership
Need 6 EV’s (one Tesla)
email president@sandiegoev.org to help
October 8
8:30 – 11am
Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee (MAAC)
MAAC Community Charter School
1355 Third Ave
Chula Vista

Encinitas EcoFest
2022-10-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Cottonwood Creek Park, 95 North Vulcan Avenue, ENCINITAS, CA, 92024, United States
Solo and Arcimoto will have test drives!
Ford F-150 Lightning and Lucid Air Grand Touring on display
Display EVs wanted
Limited space – email Elaine@sandiegoev.org
Sunday, October 9th
10 am – 4 pm
Cottonwood Creek Park
95 N Vulcan, Encinitas
https://www.ecofestencinitas.net/

October Monthly Meeting
2022-10-12 18:00 - 20:00 | San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
Join us Wednesday, October 12th at 6 pm at the San Diego Automotive Museum, Balboa Park to hear speaker:
James Richmond
of Firstnote Finance/Sunwater Marine
Topic: Boats, Batteries and Solar
San Diego Automotive Museum
2080 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
(use the door just to the right of the main entrance)
Also, see pics and hear stories from our
National Drive Electric Week events:
SDG&E EV Day – Liberty Station
MAAC EVs & Coffee – Chula Vista
Encinitas EcoFest – Encinitas
We’ll provide the pizza –
please bring your own beverage/water bottle

EVs and Coffee
2022-10-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Electric Vehicle Learning Center, 1784 La Costa Meadows Drive, Suite 106, San Marcos, CA, 92078, United States
Join EVA of SD & EV Learning Center for EVs & Coffee
October 22nd
9 – 11 am
No volunteers are needed for this event – purely social!
Bring yourself and friends to mingle with the great people at the EV Learning Center.

November Monthly meeting
2022-11-09 18:00 - 20:00 | San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
Join us Wednesday, November 9th at 6 pm at the San Diego Automotive Museum, Balboa Park to hear speaker:
Keith Mikas, President, EVA of San Diego
Understanding the Inflation Reduction Act
Which cars are eligible?
San Diego Automotive Museum
2080 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
(use the door just to the right of the main entrance)
We’ll provide the pizza –
please bring your own beverage/water bottle

EVLC Christmas Block Party
2022-12-03 16:00 - 20:00 | Electric Vehicle Learning Center, 1784 La Costa Meadows Drive, Suite 106, San Marcos, CA, 92078, United States
Join us for the best EV Christmas Party!
Saturday | Dec. 3rd | 4PM
784 La Costa Meadows Dr.
San Marcos, CA 92078
• Music
• Crafts
• Games
• Vendors
• Hot Chocolate
• Decorated EVs
• Pictures with Santa
• Ugly Sweater Contest

December Monthly Meeting
2022-12-14 18:00 - 20:00 | San Diego Automotive Museum & Zoom, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
This month we will have Peter Steglitz telling us everything we might want to know about home charger installation. Steglitz has been in the electrical business for over 20 years and drives an EV himself. Learn how to evaluate options and what is behind the process. There will be plenty of time for Q&A to address specific concerns.
We will also be talking about the San Diego International Auto Show and our participation as volunteers.
For this meeting we will add Zoom connectivity so people can attend in person or remotely.

San Diego International Auto Show
2022-12-30 - 2023-01-02 | San Diego Convention Center, 111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, 92101, United States
The Electric Vehicle Association of San Diego will be teaming up with the San Diego Auto Show to advocate for and educate about the latest electric vehicle offerings. It is a great way to see most electric vehicle offerings in one location.
https://www.sdautoshow.com/

Jan 2023 - Apartment And Condo Charging
2023-01-11 18:00 - 20:00 | San Diego Automotive Museum & Zoom, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
This month we will be talking about apartment and condo charging with a representative from SDG&E.
Join us via Zoom or in person and have some pizza.

2023 National EVA Meeting
2023-01-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Aptera Headquarters, Carlsbad, CA, United States
The Electrical Vehicle Association annual meeting will be held on January 28th at Aptera. It will include a wrap-up of EVA’s very successful 2022, a briefing on plans for 2023, and EVA’s 2022 award presentations. Other weekend activities will include a tour of the Aptera headquarters (with some ride opportunities), a barbeque, dinner at Windmill Food Hall, and an ‘EVs and Espresso’ event.
This event is for EVA members only. Click HERE for more information and to register.

2023 Lung Force Walk
2023-01-29 07:30 - 23:30 | Liberty Station, Lot J: 2380 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
The EVA and SDG&E will be supporting the Lung Associations walk by displaying example electric vehicles. We are looking for at least six members to volunteer showing their cars and answering questions from the public.

Feb 2023 - Electric Car-Boat
2023-02-08 18:00 - 20:00 | San Diego Automotive Museum & Zoom, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
At our February meeting, Dan Wolfson will tell us about Poseidon AmphibWorks development of an electric amphibian. Started by the owner of a Miami duck tour company and an EV designer in San Diego, Poseidon wants to take advantage the mechanical simplification enabled by electric propulsion and use modern technology to reduce drag when moving through water. Anyone that lives near a body of water will appreciate what promises to be a merger of an Aptera land vehicle with a Candela boat.
Again we plan on having a hybrid meeting. Join via Zoom or come in person and enjoy some pizza.
Please RSVP on Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/san-diego-electric-vehicle-association-meetup/events/291337463/) to attend in person
or Register on Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIudumpqDosGtdCff4Xc7Lh2fuyHJ3XaNS-) to join remotely

Mar 2023 - NEM 3.0 / Charger Cable Management
2023-03-08 18:00 - 20:00 | San Diego Automotive Museum & Zoom, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
For March we will cover two topics – NEM 3.0 and a proposed cable management solution for home chargers.
Net Metering 3.0 is scheduled to go into effect this April. It will drastically change how utilities will compensate customers with home solar for excess generation. One of the stated objectives is to encourage home batteries to store the excess rather than on the grid.
Anyone with a home charger faces the problem of wrangling a thick charge cord on the floor or ground. Susan Linwood will present her solution and show some of the prototypes working in her garage.
Again we plan on having a hybrid meeting. Join via Zoom or come in person and enjoy some pizza.
Please RSVP on Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/san-diego-electric-vehicle-association-meetup/events/292098350/) to attend in person
or Register on Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkdeuhrj0tG9RiFSb4vS37Mk9QOOz3Rww3) to join remotely

Carlsbad Green Business Expo
2023-04-08 08:00 - 12:00 | Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, 5934 Priestly Drive, Carlsbad, 92008, United States
Come help Carlsbad celebrate the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day. Admission is free to the public.

Apr 2023 - EV Roadtrip Planning
2023-04-12 18:00 - 20:00 | San Diego Automotive Museum & Zoom, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
Our April presentation will be a walkthrough of planning a road trip from San Diego to the 34th annual Rt 66 Fun Run coming up in May. We’ll cover all the logistics and tools for a stress free drive full of memorable experiences. Use of publicly available charging will be highlighted.
Join us in person and enjoy some pizza or attend virtually via Zoom.
Please RSVP on Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/san-diego-electric-vehicle-association-meetup/events/292687750/) to attend in person
or Register on Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArcuqpqD4iGdAyPUNgki1-gb2GrlmXRK3C) to join remotely

Southern California Ford EV Meetup
2023-04-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Electric Vehicle Learning Center, 1784 La Costa Meadows Drive, Suite 106, San Marcos, CA, 92078, United States
Calling all Ford EVs! There’s a at the Electric Vehicle Learning Center for a special Cars and Coffee! Show off your EVs, talk about your EV experiences, and end it with a drive to lunch!
For more information visit MachEVlog.

SoCal Ford EV Meetup
2023-04-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Electric Vehicle Learning Center, 1784 La Costa Meadows Drive, Suite 106, San Marcos, CA, 92078, United States
We’re hosting an event featuring Ford EVs but all EVs and EV enthusiasts are welcome! We can show off our EVs, talk about our EV experiences, and end it with a drive to lunch! There will also be electric bikes, EV accessories, and info about EV conversions! We’ll also have representatives from Ford Model E to talk about the electric vehicle lineup from Ford!

Green Transpo Expo
2023-04-22 09:00 - 15:00 | North County Mall, 272 E. Via Rancho Parkway, Escondido, CA, 92025, United States
Join the Greater Escondido Chamber of Commerce as they present their 2nd annual Green Transpo Expo! For more information see the event web page.
REGISTER HERE to be part of this Drive Electric Earth Day (DEED) event.

La Mesa Earth Day Festival
2023-04-22 10:00 - 13:00
Show off your EV and tell how electricification is helping the planet.
REGISTER HERE to be part of this Drive Electric Earth Day (DEED) event.

Earth Fest Balboa Park
2023-04-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Balboa Park, 3268-2972 Florida Dr., San Diego, CA, 92104, United States
Join Earth Fest Balboa Park as part of Drive Electric Earth Day. Share your experience and/or show your EV. For more information visit the event web page.
REGISTER HERE to be part of this Drive Electric Earth Day (DEED) event.

Ramona Earth Day
2023-04-22 12:00 - 18:00 | Ramona Community Garden, Ramona, 92065, United States
Check out a variety of EVs at the 2nd Annual Ramona Earth Day Festival.
REGISTER HERE to be part of this Drive Electric Earth Day (DEED) event.

MotorCars on MainStreet
2023-04-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Isabella Avenue and Orange Avenue, 1002 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Emerald Keepers will be hosting an EV section at Coronado’s MotorCars on MainStreet event. They are looking for display cars. For more information visit the event web page.
REGISTER HERE to be part of this Drive Electric Earth Day (DEED) event.

May 2023 - Simplifying Public Charging
2023-05-10 18:00 - 20:00 | San Diego Automotive Museum & Zoom, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
Matt Teske of Chargeway will be our featured speaker for May. Chargeway’s mission is to develop a software platform and app that anyone, anywhere, with any language can use — easily understanding how EV charging fits into their lives. This is a must for anyone using public fast chargers.
Join us in person and enjoy some pizza or attend virtually via Zoom.
Please RSVP on Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/san-diego-electric-vehicle-association-meetup/events/292986097/) to attend in person
or Register on Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rfu6hqj8vGdQhXB92G6Q2KwGAf7ZCK1R4) to join remotely

June 2023 - Optimizing Your Utility Bill, plus, Electric Trash Trucks
2023-06-14 18:00 - 20:00 | San Diego Automotive Museum & Zoom, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
For June we will revisit the important topic of understanding and optimizing your utility bill. As of June 1st, the peak rate is over 80¢ per kWh. How do you choose the best rate for your circumstances and how can you shift your usage to minimize your costs? Factors include rate plans, solar, batteries, schedules and now new rules for NEM 3.0 installations. Our own newsletter editor, Dave Crow will help provide some answers.
But wait, there’s more! It’s never a favorite chore, but someone must take away the trash. Republic Services will soon be rolling out four electric garbage trucks. Stephen Herring from Republic will tell how this came about and the challenges that have to be overcome.
Join us in person and enjoy some pizza or attend virtually via Zoom.
Please RSVP on Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/san-diego-electric-vehicle-association-meetup/events/294030721/) to attend in person
or Register on Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkcOGgrzooE9Bgdsx-hBpWdlccJ_zZMlHo) to join remotely

July 2023 - EV Learning Center BBQ
2023-07-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Electric Vehicle Learning Center, 1784 La Costa Meadows Drive, Suite 106, San Marcos, CA, 92078, United States
The EV Learning Center has invited us to their facility in San Marcos for a BBQ.
In addition to hearing about the EV-LC and its mission, Michael Bream of EV West will talk about how his company salvages parts from wrecked EVs and uses them to convert old ICE cars into EVs. This process means a second life for both EVs and classic cars. Just because an EV is totaled in a wreck doesn’t mean it has no value – batteries, motors, controllers, etc. can be used to convert your favorite ICE car into an EV. Will your car be a donor or a recipient?
Please RSVP on meetup so we can tell the EV Learning Center how many to expect.
Note: Since a BBQ is best enjoyed in person, there will be no Zoom option this month.

80eDays Around the World Visit
2023-08-01 18:00 - 20:00 | 1784 La Costa Meadows Drive, 1784 La Costa Meadows Drive, San Marcos, CA, 92078, United States
!! New Date and Place !!
Come join us as Rafael de Mestre stops in San Diego on his latest EV drive around the world.
You think you have experienced range anxiety? Try traveling around the world in an EV! It took 127 days for Rafael to drive it in a Tesla Roadster in 2012. In 2016 he did it again in a Tesla Model S. Some of his accomplishments include:
🏆 Winning the first EV race around the world in a STANDARD all-electric vehicle
🏆 Being the first man to drive ALONE around the world in an electric car
🏆 Making the FASTEST electric vehicle circumnavigation around the world ever (127 days)
🏆 Making the LONGEST drive in a standard electric car (17,574 miles).
Visit 80eDays.com for more of the project’s history and future plans.
This latest trip started in Hamburg, Germany. The Tesla Roadster was transported emission free over the Atlantic Ocean and the drive resumed from Ft. Lauderdale on July 4th. Along the way he has been stopping to meet with Tesla and EV groups and champion EV adoption.
Hear the Story
Come to our joint meeting with the San Diego Tesla Club to hear Raphael share his travel insights and discuss opportunities for EV owners in the coming year. He and his team are experts in roadtrip planning and finding places to charge. We’re sure to hear some interesting stories and learn some great travel tips.
Please RSVP on Meetup (meetup.com/san-diego-electric-vehicle-association-meetup/events/295049300) if you plan to attend.

August 2023 - Clean Cars for All
2023-08-09 18:00 - 20:00 | San Diego Automotive Museum & Zoom, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
Affordability has been a major hurdle keeping people from switching to an electric vehicle. A new program can provide you, your neighbor, or a friend with up to $12,000 toward the purchase or lease of an EV. This is in addition to tax credits and rebates.
Come hear about the coming San Diego Clean Cars 4 All Program. Claire Lion and Felix Lopez of GRID Alternatives will explain all the details about eligible zip codes, the income limits, incentive amounts, and eligibility for scrap vehicles. GRID is a non-profit organization that believes in a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy needs to benefit everyone.
The next hurdle buying an EV is finding a way to charge. Claire and Felix will also talk about GRID’s program to use GIS mapping to find sites for EV chargers in underserved areas. This is especially important for new EV owners living in multi-unit housing.
Please RSVP on Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/san-diego-electric-vehicle-association-meetup/events/295272634/) to attend in person
or REGISTER on Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUofuuopzgsGteu9nistw3dh6o-i1vlsMFR) to attend remotely.

EV Fiesta at the EV Learning Center
2023-09-09 12:00 - 15:00 | 1784 La Costa Meadows Drive, 1784 La Costa Meadows Drive, San Marcos, CA, 92078, United States
Learn more about the EV Learning Center at their Fall EV Fiesta. There will be food, drinks, live music, raffles, vendors, etc. Bring the family (including pets). All EV enthusiasts welcome!
Click HERE TO REGISTER
