It’s that time of year again. National Plug-in Day has morphed into National Drive Electric Week. This year, the dates are September 15th through the 21st. The week is set up for those curious about plug-in vehicles to meet owners of plug-in vehicles to get answers to their questions without the pressure sometimes associated with a trip to a dealership. Many people have commented in forums that, when they went to the dealership to discuss plug-ins, they knew more than the salesperson! Here’s a chance for those of us “in the know” can share that information with those “dying to know!”
Together, we can move this revolution down the road a bit. You may find more curiosity about your EV when you’re out and about that week. Be ready to discuss your EV experience with those seeking information. If you’re especially industrious, consider printing your story, including results pro and con, to hand out to others, when they approach you. We don’t want to spread propaganda, but instead we want to help people understand if a plug-in vehicle is right for them. For some people an EV will be a godsend, for others it just doesn’t meet their needs.
The area in which you live may have events scheduled at parks or dealers. Drop in and meet other early adopters, like yourself, who’ve taken the plunge. I’ve met lots of EV owners and they are a fun bunch. Paraphrasing Will Rogers, “I never yet met an EVer I didn’t like.” They’re all interesting, a bit daredevil, forward-looking individuals. You may be surprised to find people with whom you have a LOT in common but that may look different from your usual social group. Take my advice: Get to know them. You’ll end up with a great, new friend!
If you’re in the Dallas / Fort Worth area, there are week-long events planned at various dealers. The dealers who have signed up for this have people on-site that truly understand the value of their brand of plug-in and may even know the competition pretty well. I have volunteered to work from open to close every day that week (except Sunday, as we’re closed then) to be there to discuss the Chevy Volt, as well as other EVs, with anyone wanting to learn more. There will be drawings to win really cool stuff at the participating dealers. Check for both local sites and the national site (linked above) to find out when and where the events in your area will occur!
I followed this advice last year and ended up in a whole new, wonderful career! If you are in the DFW area, come on by Classic Chevrolet, in the DFW suburb of Grapevine, and say hi! (I’m located in the main showroom).
Go get ’em, gang!!!!
