EV Owner Experiences

EV owners have been through it all: the research, the purchasing, ownership, and maintenance of their EV. They are also generous about sharing their experience so that others can be better informed and prepared for driving electric. Here we showcase 4 video case studies representing a variety of driving needs and budgets. Not into videos? Download written briefs of the case studies (pdf, 568 KB).

Young woman standing next to an electric vehicle, text: "Darby's Experience owning a used battry-electric vehicle"

Owning A Used EV

Darby owned an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle that was involved in an accident and needed a replacement. She talks about how she decided to go with an EV.

Smiling man standing in front an electric vehicle, text:"Tony's Experience owning a Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicle"

Owning a Hybrid

Tony talks about his search for a 4-wheel drive EV that could handle Ithaca's winter weather.

A couple standing by an electric vehicle, outside on a cloudy day, text: "Andrea & Victor's Experience leasing a Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicle"

Leasing an EV

Andrea and Victor share their experience choosing to lease a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle as their second car.

electric vehicles in a parking lot; text "Terry's Experience test driving a battery-electric vehicle"

EV Test Drive

Terry talks about why he's considering an EV when the time comes to replace his current vehicle.

screenshot from video profiling Tompkins County Health Department's transition to electric vehicles

DOH Fleet Goes EV

Tompkins County Health Department is going through a fleet "greening" process, gradually phasing out their gasoline vehicles with electric vehicles (EVs)

Is Driving Electric Right for You?

Choosing an EV that is a good fit to your lifestyle can enhance the enjoyment and other benefits of driving electric

Contact

Lee Yoke Lee
4-H Urban Outreach Program Manager (West Village) & Environmental Educator
YL2365@cornell.edu
(607) 272-2292, ext. 192 (Voicemail 277)

Last updated May 7, 2020