October 2023 - Navigating the Used EV Marketplace
2023-10-11 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom – Virtual
For October we’re putting together a Zoom meeting covering what you need to know about buying or selling a used EV. Keith will be joining from the Automotive Museum for anyone that wants to participate “in person”. Meeting via Zoom will facilitate greater participation by eliminating a long drive through heavy traffic for many members
We are working on having used car dealers, repair shops, and other businesses give their perspective. We would also like individuals to join in and relate experiences on both sides of the transaction. There will also be some discussion about the incentives available when purchasing a used EV. Bring your questions and we’ll do our best to find you an answer.
Please register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkde2rpjMsGdEiJdssDwZ4UOt_AAioQH8N

SDG&E EV Day
2023-10-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego, CA, 92108, United States
Are you interested in EVs, but not sure how or where to start? Join SDG&E and their community partners for a fun day at Snapdragon Stadium to learn from local EV enthusiasts.
Test drive a wide assortment of EV types in a pressure-free environment.
Clean Vehicle Highlights:

Drive an assortment of new EVs, including vehicles with hand control adaptations
Talk with local dealers in a pressure-free environment
Chat with local EV owners about their experiences
Learn about at-home and public charging
Get information on EV rebates and incentives

Members of the Electric Vehicle Association are encouraged to display their vehicles and help share the love of EVs. We want to show at least the following vehicles …

Tesla MS, M3, MX, MY
Chevy Bolt EV, Bolt EUV
Polstar 2
Ford Mach E, Lightning
Rivian R1T, R1S
Hyundai Ionic 5, Ionic 6, Kona
VW ID4
Kia EV6

Please email Keith@evaosd.org if you and your vehicle can be available for the day.

November 2023 - Thankful for Rivian
2023-11-08 18:00 - 20:00 | San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
Our November meeting will have members of the San Diego Rivian Club talking about the vehicles and ownership experience. They will also give us an opportunity to see both the R1T truck and R1S SUV up close and see what makes them special.
The first Rivian R1T was delivered to a customer in September 2021. Now we see R1T pickups, the R1S SUVs, and Amazon Rivian delivery vans all over San Diego. Chatty Bialeschki is first president of the newly formed San Diego chapter of the Rivian Owners Club. Like other EV owners, they love talking about their vehicles.
Come hear what they have to say and get your questions answered. Don’t forget about the pizza we’ll have for those in attendance.
Please RSVP on Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/san-diego-electric-vehicle-association-meetup/events/297050705/) so we can plan the pizza

MAAC Annual EVs and Coffee
2023-11-18 09:00 - 12:00 | MAAC North Campus, 956 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA, 92084
The Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee (MAAC) has invited us to join them for their annual EVs and Coffee event. Coffee and admission are FREE. Come learn about EVs or share your EV experience with others.

December 2023 - Everything About EVs
2023-12-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual EV Meeting
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/tZUlceygpz8vH9AHAVp2199OBxiFoJuyLubC

San Diego Auto Show
2023-12-29 10:00 - 2024-01-01 18:00 | San Diego Convention Center, 111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, 92101, United States
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 four 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.

January 2024 - SB350 and you
2024-01-10 18:00 - 19:30 | San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
How does SB350 impact you – both as an EV driver and as a resident of California? How much is a carrot and how much is a stick?
The Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act (Senate Bill 350) established clean energy, clean air, and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals, including reducing GHG to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 and to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. The California Energy Commission is working with other state agencies to implement the bill.
Jason Greenblatt, a senior program analyst at Energetics, will be sharing his insights from the evaluation his team helps produce on progress of public charging and fleet projects across California within SB350. Jason has planned for and reported on EVs for over 15 years. Hear him talk about such topics as public DC fast charging and Vehicle to Grid (V2G). Bring your questions.
Join us as we again meet at the San Diego Automotive Museum. Be sure to RSVP so we can plan for pizza.

Note that the tour of Arcimoto originally scheduled for January had to be postponed due to a plumbing leak at their facility.

Annual EVA Meeting
2024-01-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Aptera Headquarters, Carlsbad, CA, United States
The annual meeting for the national EVA will be held at Aptera’s Headquarters in Carlsbad. This your chance as a member to meet with other members from around the country. Events are planned for the whole weekend.
More details and registration link can be found at myeva.org/annualmeeting.

February 2024 - Expanding Level 2 Charging
2024-02-14 18:00 - 19:30 | San Diego Automotive Museum & Zoom, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
Charging while your car is not used is the backbone of EV convenience. It makes owning an EV a no-brainer for anyone with a home garage. However, it’s not so easy for those living in apartments or condominiums.
Communities in Charge is a program being administered in San Diego by Grid Alternatives to implement Level 2 charging where communities live and gather. Level 2 charging usually provides about 30 miles of range for each hour connected. It is ideal for overnight and workday charging.
Norah Kyassa of Grid Alternatives will join us for our February meeting and explain how workplaces and landlords can apply for assistance. The program features per connector benefits such as $3,500 of eligible costs and even an additional $3,500 for multi-family housing and tribal entities. Join us to hear all the details and get your questions answered.
Join us in person at the San Diego Automotive Museum. Be sure to RSVP so we can plan for pizza.
Or register to join in via Zoom

March 2024 - The End of Range Anxiety
2024-03-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom – Virtual
One of the biggest hurdles to EV adoption has been range anxiety. Public charging options are limited and reliability questionable. All the while, Tesla owners have had access to an ever expanding Supercharger network. That network is now being opened up to other makes of EVs as well.
For our March event, we will have Liv and Patrick of the YouTube channel MachEVLog tell us about their experience using the new NACS to CCS adapter to charge a Mustang Mach-E at Tesla Superchargers.
This meeting will be Zoom only. Visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAldOGqrzwqGNWFcp_5rGsvL5F93YKJaW_d to register for the Zoom.
Tell your friends that have charging concerns. Bring your questions.

Cybertruck Meet-n-Greet
2024-03-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Carlsbad Mall Superchargers, 5620 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
Come out and see the new Cybertruck in a joint event with the San Diego Tesla Club.

Terri and Elaine have each just taken possession of a new Cybertruck. Join us at the Carlsbad Mall Superchargers where they will show off their new babies.
Many of you know Terri and Elaine as the national vice president and president of the Electric Vehicle Association. They have graciously agreed to share with us. This is your chance to see one up close and ask Terri and Elaine about the experience.
We will be meeting at the Carlsbad Superchargers from 10 AM until noon. Anyone else with a new Cybertruck is encouraged to join us.
Keep checking back here for the latest details.

April 2024 - Is Switching to a Municipal Utility Viable?
2024-04-10 18:00 - 19:30 | San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
Is it time to switch San Diego over to a municipal utility to supply power? Is such an idea even viable?
This is an idea that has been floated through the years. The current effort is being promoted by Power San Diego. They are circulating a petition to move their plan forward. There are many pros and cons.
Come join us as EVA member Mark Hughes details what is being proposed, what it will cost, and what impact it would have on electric rates.
We’re meeting in person at the San Diego Automotive Museum. Be sure to RSVP so we can plan for pizza.

Rancho Bernardo Earth Day 2024
2024-04-14 10:00 - 14:00
We’ve been asked to provide six to twelve cars for display as part of the Rancho Bernardo Earth Day.
The EVAoSD will be helping by providing electric vehicles and volunteers to help educate the attendees on the advantages of EVs. Please email volunteer@EVAoSD.org if you would like to display your car or help staff our information booth.

Earth Fest 2024
2024-04-20 11:00 - 17:00 | Balboa Park, 3268-2972 Florida Dr., San Diego, CA, 92104, United States
We’ve been invited to participate in the Earth Day celebration in Balboa Park. This is no longer the big event of years past but is now put on by the Vegan Food Popup. Visit SanDiegoEarthFest for more information.
Volunteers are needed to provide information about driving electric vehicles. Please email volunteer@EVAoSD.org if you would like to help.

Spring Valley Day
2024-04-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Bancroft & Tyler, 2300 Bancroft Dr., Spring Valley, CA 91977, CA, 91977, United States
Help us promote electric vehicles at Spring Valley Day featuring a car show, art & craft fair, and live entertainment. For more information about the event and activities visit the springvalleyday.com.
The EVAoSD will be helping by providing electric vehicles and volunteers to help educate the attendees on the advantages of EVs. Please email volunteer@EVAoSD.org if you would like to display your car or help staff our information booth.

2024 MotorCars on MainStreet
2024-04-28 09:00 - 15:30 | Isabella Avenue and Orange Avenue, 1002 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
We have again been invited to showcase electric vehicles at Coronado’s MotorCars on MainStreet.
Send us an email at volunteer@EVAoSD.org to let us know if you are interested in displaying your car.
More details will be provided as they become available.

2024 Lung Force Walk
2024-05-05 11:00 - 15:00 | Liberty Station, Lot J: 2380 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Join us as we help with the 10th Annual Lung Force Walk at Liberty Station. In addition the the fundraising walk, there will be a festival with interactive booths, food trucks, and a beer garden. Visit lungforce.org/sandiego for more information about the festival or to register for the walk.
The EVAoSD will be helping by providing electric vehicles and volunteers to help educate the attendees on the advantages of EVs. Please email volunteer@EVAoSD.org if you would like to display your car or help staff our information booth.

May 2024 - Weaning the Home From Natural Gas
2024-05-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom – Virtual
We’ve all been enjoying the electric vehicle driving experience. Now it is time to consider switching any gas appliances in our home to electric. Using gas to heat our home’s hot water is a major source of neighborhood air pollution. Heating homes with gas runs a close second as a polluter. While a gas stove may be a favorite of many chefs, they are a source of indoor pollution. It’s not like we need to immediately go cold turkey, but it is a good idea to switch when something needs replacing.
Colin Bovet of QuitCarbon will join us via Zoom to explain the advantages and process of switching to all electric. QuitCarbon is a company that provides expertise on projects, pricing and rebates. Could you benefit from a free home electrification plan?
Please REGISTER for the Zoom or join EVAoSD chapter president Keith at the Automotive Museum and have some pizza.
Please RSVP on Meetup if you are attending in person so we can reserve you a slice.

June 2024 - Year-Long EV Road Trip
2024-06-12 18:00 - 19:30 | San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
Just in time for summer vacation, we will hear from a couple that has pulled a trailer all around the country with their Model 3. They ranged through the southern states in the winter and up into Canada in the summer.
Some of the topics they will cover include:

Why did we do this?
How did we plan?
Where did we go?
How did we charge?
Our TV appearance.
Charging adapters for RV Parks.
Our route & timeline

There will be time for Q&A as well.
Joins us for an informative evening and some pizza.
Please RSVP on Meetup so we can plan for pizza.
For those that can’t join us in person, REGISTER HERE for Zoom option.

Workplace Charging Webinar
2024-06-20 13:00 - 14:00 | 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.
