Plug In America
Plug In America drives change. We accelerate the shift to plug-in vehicles powered by clean, affordable, domestic electricity. #DriveElectric
Plug In America is a coalition of RAV4-EV drivers, former lessees of Honda EV+, GM EV1, Ford Ranger and Ford Th!nk City electric cars, and advocates of energy independence and clean air. Prior to 2008, we functioned as a loose network of individuals organized around various websites like dontcrush.com and saveEV1.com. We then coalesced into a chapter of the Electric Auto Association. On January 2,
Yeah, it is! 🥳 Charging An Electric Vehicle Is Cheaper Than Filling A Gas Tank Everywhere In America https://buff.ly/4c8sNL1
Depending on where you live, you might still have time for a summer road trip in your EV. Share your favorite destination to inspire others to get out there and explore.
The convenience of EVs can't be beat–the story of a family who went all-electric Juan and his wife found that going all-electric was the best option. “We live in the outskirts of the city, so we have to drive two, three miles to get to our preferred gas station. For convenience, my wife and I decided, 'Hey, why not get two electric cars?'”
To the Biden-Harris Administration: Thank you. President Joe Biden & Vice President Kamala Harris https://buff.ly/46kzqs3
Juan wanted to test drive an EV after seeing so many on the road and hearing about their instant acceleration. What started as something fun to try significantly benefited his family. He and his wife bought one EV and then another. The main reason? Convenience.
Plus, the federal EV tax credit made the switch more affordable for his family.
🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! We're celebrating the freedom to choose the type of vehicle that saves us money, doesn't pollute, and is the most fun to drive!
These photos are from 2011, a few years after our organization was formed. We're grateful to everyone who's joined us on this ride to spread the word about EV benefits.
“It wasn’t government policies or political beliefs that sparked this late-career romance with electric vehicles. It’s because I drive one...For me, and for millions of Americans, electric vehicles are removing daily hassles and reminding us why we love to drive.” — Ford Motor Company CEO, Jim Farley shares his !
🔌 Learn about new charging stations coming to Arizona! ➡️ Provide feedback about where you’d like to see public charging on state highways. We applaud ADOT’s planning and engagement efforts and encourage them to keep up the excellent work. Click on the link to learn more or provide feedback today.
Plug In America is closed today in celebration and observance of . Learn more about the holiday and join in the celebration with the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture at https://buff.ly/3wC7WwA
Are you on Instagram? So are we! We want to reach a goal of 3,000 followers there. Can you help us? https://buff.ly/4bZWcro
It is still possible to nominate a person or an organization that you feel has made an impact in the EV movement. You can even nominate yourself! You can learn more about our new process and submission tips by visiting: https://buff.ly/3KALLhX
📣 New job posting! We're looking for a marketing manager for a new role within our organization. The person in the job will report to the director of communications and marketing, have the potential to manage one staff member, and support stakeholders across the organization. Plus, they'll get to work in the dynamic EV industry!
Job description and application instructions for this job and our current program manager opening are here 👉 https://buff.ly/3Vv6Fp3
📝 How do fast chargers on the road match up with your expectations? What types of amenities do you want to see? How easy is it to find hotels with EV chargers while taking trips?
We want to learn about your EV road trip experience in our survey. Answering our questions, which takes less than 5 minutes, will help us improve the EV road trip experience and educate others about the fun of driving electric on long-distance trips.
Take it here: https://buff.ly/3V7WrJB
Public charging for electric vehicles is a hot topic. Take a look at our most recent survey report in collaboration with Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) to see opportunities for improvement and EV drivers' experience with public charging. If you’d like to see what we recommend to help address issues identified in the report, check out our public charging policy recommendations at the end of the analysis. https://buff.ly/3vyR1yH
⭐️ We are now accepting nominations through June 9 for our annual Drive Electric Awards! If you know of a person or organization that has made an impact in the EV movement and deserves to be highlighted, learn how you can nominate them today. We’ve changed the process, provided submission tips, and have a timeline so you know what to expect and when. Learn more today: https://buff.ly/3KweCnH
We are excited to announce the date for our next Drive Electric Awards: Thursday, November 21, 2024. Also, we will be opening the nomination form in the upcoming weeks, so be sure to look in your community for people or organizations you feel deserve to be highlighted for their contributions to the EV movement.
Taking a road trip in your EV this summer? Not sure what to expect? We have you covered! Swipe through to see some of our best tips and tricks for planning your next EV road trip. A big thank you to everyone who shared their experience and advice. You can view the full road trip article on our blog: https://buff.ly/3wEyame
What a great Drive Electric Earth Month! We’re still tallying the number of people who participated but we’ve heard wonderful things from organizers of the 200+ events in 41 states.
This EV driver fact is brought to you by our partnership with 's EVs2Scale2030™ initiative to increase our consumer research efforts. There are many more ✨fascinating✨ facts about how EV drivers feel about their vehicles' cold-weather performance at https://buff.ly/3WjSPGG
This Earth Day, we want to thank all of the EV drivers out there who are lowering pollution in their communities just by driving electric. Driving an EV is a gift for yourself and others around you. What is your favorite thing about driving an EV?
Driving an EV is not only fun, but it is also a major player in reducing health risks. To learn more about EVs, attend a Drive Electric Earth Month event near you: https://buff.ly/4cTdmb7
This April, we are celebrating Drive Electric Earth Month. With over 175 events throughout the country, your donation can help us invite others to learn more about the wonderful world of EVs and their benefits. You can donate here: https://buff.ly/3Q7Noa7
Whether you’re taking a day trip to the beach or an adventure across the country, we want you to tell us your favorite EV road trip tips!
We're pushing progress on EV charging! Plug In America represented EV drivers and provided testimony to support AB 2697 to help improve access to EV charging and better understand CA's charging landscape.
This year, the annual SMUD EV Sales Competition brought the best of our PlugStar certified dealers and their sales staff, who achieved record-breaking EV sales and demonstrated outstanding training and customer satisfaction in the Sacramento region. As part of our celebrations, we honored Maita Chevrolet Chevrolet with the Best in EV Sales Increase award, and recognized over a dozen outstanding salespeople with the Best in EV Sales awards. Congratulations to all the awardees!
We’re excited to celebrate . Swipe through to see some of our adorable furry co-workers!
Don’t miss out on all the fun--Drive Electric Earth Month is happening now! Find an event near you at https://buff.ly/3UpzHpW.
A big thank you to gold sponsor Wells Fargo, silver sponsor the EV Adoption Leadership program, and bronze sponsor Southern California Edison (SCE). This event would not be what it is without them!
Workplace charging is a crucial part of accelerating EV adoption. That is one of the reasons we got EVAL certified.
Becoming certified can help your organization, increase property value, improve hiring and employee retention, reduce emissions in employee commute, achieve sustainability goals, demonstrate leadership in EV-readiness, and much more.
Learn more at our upcoming webinar: https://buff.ly/4aPlFmx
Congratulations to our $250 Visa gift card winner, Trung Huynh.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our 2024 EV Driver Survey we are doing in partnership with EPRI. Your participation helps us continue to educate and advocate for electric vehicles.
Learn more about the surveys we have done in partnership with EPRI: https://buff.ly/3vyR1yH
With the new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) vehicle standards in the news, we wanted to clarify a few things. Swipe through to see some of the common questions we’ve heard and how these standards impact you.
To learn more, visit buff.ly/4cE5f1Y