Electrify America has awarded the Drive Electric LI a second $50,000 sponsorship for a brand neutral electric vehicle education and outreach campaign for Long Island through May of 2024.
“Electrify America continues to be committed to advancing Zero Emission Vehicle education and access,” said Rhiannon Davis, Director of Government Affairs at Electrify America. “The Drive Electric Long Island Coalition outreach campaign is crucial to our mission as it helps build awareness for e-mobility in Long Island”.
Drive Electric LI will be planning to conduct educational events on the basics and benefits of electric vehicles through 1) electric vehicle Showcases and 2) virtual and in-person “EV 101” events at local libraries, workplaces, and major Long Island public events.
For in-person presentations, EV owners bring their vehicles to ‘show and tell’ their story of why they decided to buy an electric vehicle and share their experiences as an EV owner. The Showcases include vehicle dealerships showing current vehicles on the market so residents can conveniently learn what models are available and which might best suit their needs.
The goal is to conduct two EV 101 presentations per month and 12 Showcase events over the next year.