The Drive Electric Blog

  • December 12, 2022

    Electric Vehicles in Winter

    Tags: winter, EV range

    We’re enthusiastic EV advocates here at Drive Electric Vermont, but it is important to understand how cold temperatures may reduce range to make an informed EV purchase. Below are some additional … more

  • August 15, 2022

    Electric Lawn Care Options

    Tags: incentives

    Taking care of our properties and landscaping traditionally involves the use of a variety of gasoline powered equipment, including mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers and more. Some property owners have … more

  • April 20, 2022

    Drive Electric Earth Day Webinar - April 2022

    LiveGreenVT and Drive Electric Vermont hosted a webinar to celebrate Drive Electric Earth Day on April 19, 2022.

    We covered many aspects of purchasing and owning an electric car in Vermont, … more

  • December 28, 2021

    Then and Now: Vermont’s EV Story

    Imagine if Vermonters had only ever driven electric cars? The truth is, Vermont didn’t have electricity until 1905, and not until the 1960’s in rural areas. But in other parts of the country, EVs … more

  • August 18, 2021

    Waterbury LEAP 2021 EV Fest

    Waterbury LEAP organized an evening of free food and fun at the Crossett Brook Middle School on August 18, 2021. Experts and owners were on hand to cover the basics and answer questions about … more

  • August 01, 2021

    EV Charging Etiquette

    Ready to go public with your EV-charging? Keep these simple etiquette tips in mind to help keep our public charging stations efficient, friendly, and accessible for all EV-drivers.

    The main rule … more

  • October 30, 2020

    Leasing Versus Purchasing an Electric Car

      Thinking about a new electric car, but not sure where to begin? After considering what type of electric vehicle makes sense for your needs, we’d suggest deciding whether you want to purchase or … more

  • September 26, 2020

    Drive Electric Week Virtual Event - September 2020

    Vermont Electric Co-op, VPPSA, Stowe Electric Department, Washington Electric Co-op, Green Mountain Power and Drive Electric Vermont hosted a virtual event to celebrate National Drive Electric Week … more

  • August 25, 2020

    Electric Car Webinar - August 2020

    Drive Electric Vermont, Acorn Energy Co-op and the Climate Economy Action Center of Addison County hosted a webinar on electric vehicles (EVs) on Thursday, August 20, 2020. We covered many aspects  … more