The freeway chase that saved the Toyota RAV4 EVs
Plug In America co-founder Linda Nicholes reflects on the 2005 "freeway chase" that saved the Toyota RAV4 EVs. Upon discovering that Toyota was going to crush the RAV4 EVs, Nicholes and other EV advocates followed the vehicles that were heading to the crusher. Read more >>

2020 Independence Day EV Count results
The result of the 2020 Independence EV counts are in! For the second year, Plug In America supporters roamed their neighborhoods on July 4 to count how many all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles they could spot. View result >>

What is DC fast charging for electric vehicles?
If you're new to electric vehicles, learn all about DC fast charging, which can charge a vehicle to 80% in 30 minutes. (And if you're a longtime EV driver, share this with someone you know to help get them started driving electric!) Learn more >>
Photo: Josh Denton and Jessica Wilcox plugging in at National Drive Electric Week, Portsmouth, NH. Photo credit: EV LaunchPad

Plug In America Spotlight: Executive Director Joel Levin
Get to know Plug In America’s staff and board! Executive Director Joel Levin is focused on continuing to build Plug In America as the leading independent voice for electric vehicles in the United States. Learn more >>

Help us reach our fundraising goal
We have raised 43% of our fundraising goal of $40,000 before National Drive Electric Week in September! Thank you to everyone who has donated!

Your support helps offset the impact the pandemic has had on our usual funding. Give generously and monitor our progress toward this goal! Donate now >> 

Discounted dealer e-learning course 
Plug In America is offering our nationwide web-based PlugStar EV Specialist Course at a reduced cost until September 1st. Dealers can use code PIA50 for 50% off! Learn more >>

Join National Drive Electric Week
Now in its 10th year, National Drive Electric Week will be held September 26–October 4. Each year, hundreds of events take place in all 50 states, but this year will include online events for the first time. Visit the National Drive Electric Week website to create your own event!

PlugStar EV Shopping Assistant
PlugStar.com is your go-to resource to compare electric vehicles, learn about incentives, get equipped for charging, and find a certified EV dealer. Visit PlugStar.com today! 

EV Support Program 
Have questions about EVs, such as charging or incentives? Call or email us to get one-on-one assistance! Contact us >>