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Drive Electric Month Offers Hands-On EV Learning Across the US

By Tech Desk · 2026-09-18 · Updated 2026-09-18 19:49 UTC
A row of modern electric vehicles parked in a sunny public square with charging cables connected to their ports
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Amid rising global oil costs, the 16th annual Drive Electric Month is offering over 150 online and in-person events across the US and Canada. These community-organized gatherings, which range from large festivals to small-town meetups, provide a dealership-free environment for prospective buyers to learn directly from EV owners.

  • According to GN auto tech/ev: electric vehicle, the initiative is now in its 16th year, having expanded from a single week to cover most of September and early October. The source highlights a diverse range of community gatherings, from small-town resilience workshops in North Carolina to food-themed showcases in Kansas, all aimed at facilitating direct peer-to-peer learning.

    Source: Electrek
  • As global oil prices spike, over 150 community events provide a direct route to understanding electric vehicle ownership without dealership pressure.

    Source: Electrek
Based on reporting by Electrek and Electrek, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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