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09/12/2019 12:01 AM

Free EV Car Show and Information Session Hosted in Old Saybrook


Antique electric cars, including this 1922 Detroit Electric model, will be part of the Electrify Your Drive EV Car Show at Saybrook Point on Saturday, Sept. 21.Photo courtesy of Robert Langdon

The Town of Old Saybrook is hosting an educational event about electric vehicles on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Saybrook Point Pavilion, 155 College Street, for all interested people to highlight the clean-air and cost-savings advantages of these now widely available vehicles.

Experienced EV owners will discuss why they are enthusiastic about their all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles and how they use them on their daily commutes and longer distance drives, as well as how they refuel by charging the cars’ batteries.

The Old Saybrook event is part of the ninth annual National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) and is one of more than 300 local events nationwide. Last year’s event at Saybrook Point was well attracted more than 100 participants, including 23 EV drivers who brought their own vehicles to display. Participants will learn about the differences between electric vehicles and conventional gas-powered cars (including why EVs are much less expensive to operate and maintain), the widespread locations and different types of charging stations and how EV drivers refuel at home, the wide range of EV models available now (with more to come), and the benefits of electric vehicles for the environment and for public health.

The event will include a question-and-answer session inside the Pavilion building with a panel of EV owners/drivers and EV experts from local auto dealers. Saybrook Point Inn (adjacent to the venue) will provide gift certificates to its Fresh Salt restaurant for raffle prizes to be awarded at the Q&A session. Light refreshments will include apple cider and apple cider donuts from Bishop’s Orchards of Guilford and sandwiches from Big Y in Old Saybrook.

Attendees will learn about special savings programs for Connecticut EV drivers, including state rebates and federal tax credits, for purchasing and leasing electric vehicles. All Green It Solar will also be present to discuss solar panel installation.

For a complete list of National Drive Electric Week events, visit driveelectricweek.org.