Rev Up for National Drive Electric Week

Electric vehicles are changing the way we get around, with nearly 2 million sold in California since 2011. They offer many advantages such as lower maintenance costs, zero tailpipe emissions and a quieter, enjoyable ride. Still, some still have questions.

From Sept. 27 to Oct. 6, you can get your questions answered at this year's National Drive Electric Week. It's a weeklong list of events happening all over the country, where attendees can enjoy family-friendly activities, learn about the latest EV models and incentives, and discover what EV drivers love about going electric. You may even get the chance to test drive something that catches your eye.

Events include:

Sept. 28

• EV EXPO - San Jacinto, Calif.
• The Port of Hueneme Banana Festival - Port Hueneme, Calif.

Oct. 3

• CSU Channel Islands Electric Vehicle Showcase and Clean Air Day Fair - Camarillo, Calif.

Oct. 5.

• Electric Vehicle Expo - Hemet, Calif.

Oct. 6.

• Ventura County EV Showcase - Ventura, Calif.

EV Incentives and Rebates

Southern California Edison has several programs to make EVs more affordable for customers.

SCE offers a rebate of $1,000 to all customers who purchase a pre-owned EV and a rebate of $4,000 to income-qualified customers. SCE also offers a program to upgrade home electrical panels, so customers can install EV chargers in older homes where panels are too small for modern power needs.

Looking for More Info?

Visit driveelectricweek.org to find events near you and learn how you can participate.

You can also discover more about driving an EV at electricforall.org. Here you can shop and compare EVs, find rebates and incentives specific to you by zip code, and explore home charging options.

For more information on SCE's clean energy efforts, visit edison.com/cleanenergy.