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in the area a note on charging the start location has eight tesla superchargers up to 250 kw and there are additional chargers at the lowe s market near our destination in johnson city both are available around the clock so you can top up before you leave or before you head home sign up please sign up as a team or so we can assign you to a team here austinev road rally sign up 2026 10 we hope to see you in dripping springs on october 4 bring your curiosity a sharp eyed navigator and an appetite the rally is our national drive electric month event drive electric month runs september 11 through october 12 this year with hundreds of volunteer run events around the country driveelectricmonth org index s eva sep 03 meetup at mercedes georgetown by aaronchoate in events social looking for something to do saturday morning mercedes benz of georgetown is hosting a meetup at mercedes car gathering and they ve invited all makes and models meaning our evs are welcome too meetup at mercedes saturday september 5 9am 12pm mercedes benz of georgetown 7401 s ih 35 georgetown tx 78626 there ll be complimentary hteao donuts and coffee plus new mercedes benz vehicles on display and offers on the electric side they ll have two evs on the lot including the new electric g wagon if you ve been curious to see one in person a quick note on what this is it s not an austinev event and it isn t ev only it s a general enthusiast meetup so expect plenty of gas and diesel alongside the electrics that said it s a great low key chance to show off your ev chat with curious folks who may be ev shopping and let the wider austin car community know we exist michelle anselment will be there representing austinev so if you go look for her and say hello bring your car grab a donut and enjoy the morning you can let us know you plan to be there on the meetup event aug 05 tesla ridgepoint hosts austinev by aaronchoate in events social tesla service center showroom 2323 ridgepoint drive austin tx sunday aug 16th 12pm 2pm tesla will have a fsd workshop and a tech workshop followed by fsd demo drives beverages and lite bites served tesla merch bag will be raffled off to those who do a demo drive please join austinev and tesla for this fun filled and informative event rsvp in the meetup event help spread the word please share this event with your network and tag us using austinev or exploreaustinevs to help grow the community join austinev please support our chapter by joining the electric vehicle association and selecting austinev as your chapter as you configure your membership your membership helps support the national services that we rely on to run our chapter and a portion comes back to us to fund our ev advocacy event jul 05 join the july 9 2026 high voltage happy hour by aaronchoate in uncategorized thursday july 9th from 4 30 pm 6 30 pm easy tiger the linc 6406 n interstate 35 frontage rd austin tx 78752 join the austinev community for our high voltage happy hour an informal meetup for electric vehicle drivers enthusiasts and anyone curious about evs come connect with others who are passionate about clean transportation share stories swap tips and catch up on what s happening in the local ev scene whether you re new to evs or a long time advocate all are welcome what to expect a casual come and go gathering friendly conversations with fellow ev enthusiasts updates on local charging tech and ev trends a relaxed setting with food and drinks available for purchase no agenda just good people and good conversation we d love to see you there rsvp in the meetup event help spread the word please share this event with your network and tag us using austinev or highvoltagehappyhour to help grow the community join austinev please support our chapter by joining the electric vehicle association and selecting austinev as your chapter as you configure your membership your membership helps support the national services that we rely on to run our chapter and a portion comes back to us to fund our ev advocacy event jun 05 austin pays ev drivers 25 a year to charge at home the national average is 300 by george dearing in austin related ev news city council has approved a study to fix that and the outcome could reshape how austin uses its growing fleet of electric vehicles to stabilize the grid in a city with so many electric vehicles austin is now one of the top three cities in the united states for electric vehicle ownership and that number is only continuing to grow council member zo qadri austin city council may 28 2026 austin has quietly become one of the top three cities in the united states for electric vehicle ownership residents here have embraced evs faster than almost anywhere else in the country so you might expect austin energy to be offering some of the most competitive ev charging incentives around you d be wrong for handing over control of their home charger during peak demand periods something austin energy can do up to 15 times per month between june and september austin drivers receive roughly 25 per year that s the finding from a recent review by the city s resource management commission a volunteer advisory body that works with city council on energy efficiency and renewables policy how the program actually works austin energy s power partner ev program lets the utility manage when enrolled vehicles charge when grid demand spikes the utility can pause or slow charging remotely in exchange participants receive a small annual rebate it s a sensible idea load shifting ev charging is one of the cheapest and cleanest tools a utility has for managing peak demand the problem is that austin has drastically underpriced what it s asking drivers to do research compiled by the resource management commission found that comparable programs elsewhere offer far more one northeast utility delivers up to 1 500 in annual value the national average sits around 300 twelve times what austin currently pays the commission has also flagged austin energy s battery storage pilot program as similarly below market offering rebates well beneath what other utilities provide for home batteries that redirect power during high demand periods what city council just did about it on may 29 austin city council approved a formal request sponsored by council member qadri directing the city to study whether higher incentives are warranted it s an important first step and we re glad to see it the framing from qadri s office is exactly right better incentives don t just reward individual ev drivers they help the grid by encouraging charging during off peak hours and reducing reliance on peaker plants the gas fired generators that only run during demand spikes and carry a disproportionate emissions burden this is the kind of win win that smart grid policy is built around ev drivers get fairly compensated austin energy gets a flexible distributed tool for grid management and the city takes a meaningful step toward reducing its dependence on higher emission generation sources over time what we d like to see next a study is a beginning not a solution austinev will be watching closely to see whether the resulting recommendations include a genuine competitive benchmark not just a modest bump to 50 or 75 but an incentive structure that actually reflects the value ev drivers provide to the grid we d also like to see the battery storage pilot included in the reform home batteries paired with time of use rates represent some of the most powerful demand flexibility tools available to austin energy and current incentives don t reflect that potential austin leads the state on ev adoption it s past time for austin energy s incentive programs to lead as well click to share on facebook opens in new window facebook click to share on x opens in new window x click to share on linkedin opens in new window linkedin loading source kxan austin june 1 2026 resource management commission research and austin city council meeting of may 28 29 2026 austin energy power partner ev program details at austinenergy com austin energy ev education ev policy may 15 join the may 21 2026 high voltage happy hour by aaronchoate in events meetings social thursday may 21st from 4 30 pm 6 30 pm bouldin acres braker 1806 w braker ln austin tx 78758 join the austinev community for our high voltage happy hour an informal meetup for electric vehicle drivers enthusiasts and anyone curious about evs come connect with others who are passionate about clean transportation share stories swap tips and catch up on what s happening in the local ev scene whether you re new to evs or a long time advocate all are welcome what to expect a casual come and go gathering friendly conversations with fellow ev enthusiasts updates on local charging tech and ev trends a relaxed setting with food and drinks available for purchase no agenda just good people and good conversation we d love to see you there rsvp in the meetup event help spread the word please share this event with your network and tag us using austinev or highvoltagehappyhour to help grow the community may 07 plug in america releases its 2026 ev guide here s what austin drivers should know by george dearing in austinev announcements every year plug in america publishes one of the most practical consumer friendly ev guides in the country and the 2026 edition just dropped for new ev shoppers curious drivers and longtime austinev members this year s guide offers a clear snapshot of the expanding ev landscape charging 101 clear simple and still misunderstood the guide opens with a straightforward refresher on charging levels something we still get questions about at nearly every austinev meetup level 1 120v plug in america notes that level 1 is ideal for typical commutes up to 40 miles and adds 40 miles of range overnight for many austin drivers with short daily trips this remains a perfectly workable option level 2 240v level 2 charging continues to be the sweet spot for home charging according to the guide most evs gain 25 miles of range per hour of charging with full charges typically taking 4 8 hours dc fast charging public fast charging remains the quickest way to top up on the go the guide highlights that most vehicles can go from 20 to 80 in 20 30 minutes depending on connector type nacs ccs or chademo keep these bullet points handy the basics are explained in a way that s easy to share with friends coworkers and neighbors 2026 ev market snapshot more models more range more choice plug in america s 2026 lineup shows just how quickly the ev market is maturing the guide lists dozens of all electric models sorted by price starting with the chevrolet bolt at 27 600 and stretching up to long range luxury options like the lucid air 420 512 miles a few highlights that could spark interest for austin drivers chevrolet bolt 27 600 262 miles now the most affordable long range ev on the market nissan leaf 29 990 259 303 miles 300 miles of range for under 30 000 tesla model 3 36 990 309 363 miles continues to offer strong range and charging access hyundai ioniq 5 35 000 245 318 miles a favorite among ev enthusiasts for its fast charging and design chevrolet silverado ev 55 895 283 478 miles a major step forward for electric trucks relevant for texas drivers who need utility without sacrificing range lucid air 70 900 420 512 miles the current range leader in the guide though they had a rough quarter plug in america also includes a list of plug in hybrids phevs for drivers who aren t ready to go fully electric used evs 2026 is a breakout year the guide emphasizes that hundreds of thousands of evs are entering the used vehicle market creating real opportunities for budget conscious buyers models like the chevy bolt nissan leaf and early tesla model 3s are now widely available at accessible prices for austin drivers this is especially important used evs pair well with our city s growing charging infrastructure and short to medium daily driving patterns incentives support don t leave money on the table plug in america reminds drivers that incentives may be available from your state county utility city or another local entity with austin energy s long running rebates for home charging equipment local buyers should always check current programs before purchasing the guide also points readers to plug in america s ev support center a free resource for charging incentives and shopping questions why this matters for austinev as more evs hit the road in central texas clear accessible information becomes even more important plug in america s 2026 ev guide is a strong resource for new ev shoppers drivers comparing models homeowners preparing for charging anyone curious about the latest technology community members helping friends and family make the switch austinev members can use this guide as a conversation starter at meetups ride and drives and neighborhood events where to read the full guide the complete 2026 ev guide is available at plugstar com along with tools to compare vehicles explore incentives and get personalized ev recommendations electric vehicles ev education plug in america plugstar may 05 earth day ride drive recap quality conversations engaged visitors and a strong showing from tesla by george dearing in austinev announcements events this year s mobility ecosystem display and ride drive during earthday atx at huston tillotson university drew a steady stream of deeply engaged visitors instead of quick walk bys we had long thoughtful conversations the kind that actually move people closer to ev ownership it was a reminder that quality interactions often matter more than quantity tesla stepped up and brought test drives the tesla team and austin ev member michelle anselment far right tesla was able to officially attend and they made the most of it their team brought three vehicles to join the test drives one model y and two model 3s and kept the ride and drive loop active throughout the afternoon they also brought additional display vehicles including another model y performance and a model 3 performance while these weren t in the official test drive rotation they drew a lot of booth traffic and sparked detailed q a about trims performance differences charging and ownership feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive especially around full self driving fsd many people who had only seen fsd online were surprised at how polished it felt in real world use for several attendees it was their first time experiencing any form of driver assist automation and it left a strong impression used evs growing interest and better options 2016 vw e golf and 2017 chevrolet bolt visitors also noted that the used ev market feels stronger than ever with better choices than previous years more competitive pricing for 200 plus mile models and noticeably less anxiety about charging as people gain a clearer understanding of the real infrastructure available it s clear that as the used market matures and as more off lea...