Electric Vehicle Purchase Guidance Program
EnglishEspañol Request an advisor from Ecology Action's FREE EV Purchase Guidance Program who will assist you through the entire buying process. Benefits of the EV Purchase Guidance Program: Get professional advice from someone who isn’t a salesperson on what type of EV or plug-in hybrid best fits your budget and driving habits Get help making...
Rebates and Incentives
Although plug-in vehicles typically have a higher initial cost than a comparable gasoline-powered vehicle, the prices are coming down and lower operating costs can help reduce total cost of ownership.
Virtual Test Drives
EnglishEspañol Ride along with host Mathilde Rand on an electrical vehicle (EV) driven by Adrienne and with expert information by Michael Saint. https://mbeva.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ES_ElectricalVehiclesFinal_1635194962.mp3 First-Time Electric Vehicle Driving Experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmKWmFaMePY ¿Es un vehículo eléctrico adecuado para usted? https://youtu.be/vl15biBDulw
Educational Videos
What are clean vehicles? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbpJGy3pqr8&t=1s Important Clean Vehicles Facts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=455q5uEpLbk Which clean vehicle is right for me? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RxV3NjeQes Vehicle Buying 101 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whPqIP4JRoM How EV Purchase Guidance Assistance Works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4noQs4rnKQ How to charge Plug-in vehicles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXlmfOimXlY&t=1s First-Time Electric Vehicle Driving Experience EnglishEspañol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmKWmFaMePY https://youtu.be/vl15biBDulw
EV News
Here's the latest news on EV's: GM Path to Electric Future Bolt EV and Bolt EUV Recall Update Ford Shifts to Electric Vehicle Focus Top 10 New Electric Vehicles in 2021 Complete Guide To Electric Cars from Think EV, Toby Bradshaw FREE EV Purchase Guidance Assistance CA Clean Fuel Reward - Receive up to $750...
Fleet Vehicles
PEVs can help an organization lower operating costs, meet climate action goals/requirements and government policies, and demonstrate a commitment to preserving the environment.
How to Charge
You can essentially fuel anywhere that has an electrical outlet! Plug-in Electric Vehicles (PEVs) come with a charger cord that can plug into a standard wall socket.
Local Dealers and Rentals
If you’re ready to purchase an electric vehicle or simply want to take a look at one for yourself, there are many dealerships in the Monterey Bay region that offer EVs!
Owner Profiles
Plug-in Electric Vehicles (PEV) are becoming increasingly more popular especially in California and in Santa Cruz. Numerous local residents drive PEVs because they significantly reduce greenhouse gases, save money on gas and maintenance, and they are fun to drive.
Types of Vehicles
Plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) is a general term used to describe any car that runs at least partially on battery power and is recharged by electricity. There are two main types of PEVs to choose from, pure battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.