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Tompkins County
Vintage EV
Image by Thomas Parker

EVs were popular in the early 1900s

Tesla Superchargers
Image by Lee Yoke Lee

These Tesla Superchargers are a new addition to Tompkins County's 20 chargers

2019 Chevrolet Bolt
Image by Lee Yoke Lee

A far cry from slow-moving golf carts, there are over 44 exciting EV models to choose from

EV ambassadors
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Talk to an EV owner about their experience

EV test drive
Image by Lee Yoke Lee

Test driving an EV can help reduce the sense of unfamiliarity

Used EV
Image by Lee Yoke Lee

Ask your local car dealership if they sell used EVs

Electric Vehicles

An EV owner standing beside his car.

Driving Electric

CCE-Tompkins offers reliable information on electric vehicles (EVs) for everyone interested!

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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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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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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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Contact

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

Last updated May 14, 2023

Electric Vehicles

"EVs are for Everyone!"

Downloadable (clickable) brochure (coming soon)

Events

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