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Learn how others have made the decision to switch to EV!

EV Owner Experiences

EV owners have been through it all: the research, the purchasing or leasing, ownership, and maintenance of their EV. They are often generous about sharing their experience to help others prepare 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).

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.

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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.

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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.

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EVs

EV Charging and Battery Range

How far can en EV go between charges and where are the EV charging stations?

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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)

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Hyundai Kona

Purchase vs Operating Costs

EVs are safe, easy to drive, and responsive. Compared with gas cars, EVs cost 60% less to fuel and 50% less to maintain on average.

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Contact

Holly Payne
Environment Educator
hp67@cornell.edu
607-272-2292 x243

Last updated May 14, 2023

EV Owner Experiences

CNY Drive Electric

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The internet is also another way we can tap into the collective wisdom of EV owners. The CNY Drive Electric is a private Facebook group created for EV owners and enthusiasts. You will be able to post to the group once you become a member via your Facebook account.

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