National Drive Electric Week 2015

It’s that time of year again: National Drive Electric Week! #NDEW2015

To see what events are planned, check the national site here. As for the Dallas/Fort Worth area event, you can find information here. North Central Texas Council of Governments put their press release for the event here.

Of course, Classic Chevrolet is gearing up for it, too. We’re having hot dogs and hamburgers on the main showroom’s front porch, where all our remaining Volts will be on display, fully charged and ready to test drive! I sent this mailing to all our Volt clients as well:

Here’s the schedule for the DFW area event:

This year’s DFW event will be held on Saturday, September 19, from 10:00am to 2:00pm in section 2C (between Neiman Marcus Last Call and Saks Off 5th) of the Grapevine Mills Mall parking lot.

10:00 am – Event Opening!
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, charging infrastructure retailers, EV fleet representatives, North Texas environmental and electric vehicle advocacy organizations, and even an electricity-powered bicycle company will be set up and ready to answer all of your questions!

Exhibitors and Ride and Drives will be available throughout the entire event.

11:00 am – EV Check-In
All North Texas electric and plug-in electric vehicle owners are called to join the largest gathering of EVs in North Central Texas! Check in to get your EV Owner badge and show off your ride.

11:30 am – Official EV Count
It won’t be an official record, but it will surely be one for the books! Let’s show everyone how DFW does EV!

12:00 pm – The Car Guy Show
Tim Miller and crew, from DFW’s own The Car Guy Show will be on site to profile the event, talk to owners, and explore the world of EVs.

1:00 pm – Nissan Giveaway Drawing: Free LEAF for a Weekend!
All attendees will be entered into a drawing to win a weekend with a Nissan Leaf. Stick around to see if you’re the lucky winner.

1:00 pm – Classic Chevrolet Giveaway Drawing: Free VOLT for a Weekend!
All attendees will be entered into a drawing to win a weekend with a Chevy Volt. Stick around to see if you’re the lucky winner!

2:00 pm – Event Ends
The event wraps up and the packing up process begins. Thank you to everyone who attended and participated!

Additional activities throughout the event will include hands on displays for all ages to learn more about EVs and charging options, along with entertainment, snacks, and giveaways.

How to Make DFW’s National Drive Electric Week Even Better

Register for the event!
If you drive an EV, bring it (and register it for the event, too)!
RSVP to the Facebook event .
Bring your friends! You can help us get the word out and let other North Texans experience the joys of Driving Electric. Share the Facebook event, and use the hashtags #texasEV, #NDEW2015, and #DFWCCC to let everyone know you’re attending!