Chicago for Electric Vehicles

Electric vehicle owners and advocates in the Chicagoland area. We get butts in seats & push for policies that promote EVs in the city, suburbs, and state.

[Chicago for Electric Vehicles @chi4evs]

Check out the lengths to which renters from Chicago for EVs go to drive electric. To tackle transportation emissions and air pollution, we absolutely need equitable access to EV charging for all. https://t.co/RGC25gB01p

[Chicago for Electric Vehicles @chi4evs]

Ford owners! Get your free adapter now thru June 30 for access to 15k Superchargers (V3 only though not all locations, not V2 or destination chargers).

[Electrek.co @ElectrekCo]

Ford officially launches Tesla Supercharger access, free adapter now available to order https://t.co/lFUrcmdvlc by @ChanceHMiller

[Illinois Clean Jobs @ILCleanJobs]

Did you know that you have a right to charge? Thanks to Illinois’ Electric Vehicle Charging Act, landlords and associations cannot unreasonably restrict the installation or use of EV charging in your parking space. Learn more: https://t.co/j7QuMlyXwW

[Inside Climate News @insideclimate]

Illinois is funding EV charger deployment across the state and requiring EV capability in new residential buildings to boost charging access and get more EVs on the road.

https://t.co/3yMiuHRweu

[ChargePoint @ChargePointnet]

New residential construction in #Illinois will soon all be future proofed for #EVcharging, and #EV drivers in existing buildings will have the right to charge. On May 4, the EV Charging Act passed and is now waiting for the Governor’s signature. Thank you Senator Sara Feigenholtz and Leader Gabel for your leadership on this legislation! @SenatorSara6 @RobynGabel
https://t.co/1pFbBoIewA

[Brian Urbaszewski @thrudasmog]

Woo hoo! #Illinois SB40 passed House&Senate! Ensures new IL residences are '#EV Capable' - elec conduit to prking & space in elec panel, so wires & EVcharger can be installed later. + Ensures condo/apartment residents can install EV charger where they live! #ElectricVehicle

[Senator Sara Feigenholtz @SenatorSara6]

Illinois is on the cutting edge of electric vehicle manufacturing and incentives. It's time we build out our infrastructure so we can support this thriving industry in the long run.

🔌 Read more about my bill to address EV charging availability: https://t.co/XDh3NS4JA6

[Illinois Clean Jobs @ILCleanJobs]

"More than 130 doctors, nurses & other health care professionals are urging Gov. J.B. Pritzker to save Illinoisans’ lives by speeding up the state’s transition to electric trucks that will reduce the amount of diesel fuel air pollution." https://t.co/A1F7nrcV2V #StopDieselDeathIL

[Illinois EPA @ILEPA]

A second funding cycle for the EV Rebate Program begins today. This cycle will run Nov 1, 2022 to Jan 31, 2023. Eligible applicants can be awarded up to $4,000 if purchasing an all-electric vehicle. For full program details, application & instructions: https://t.co/LvycVtFHcp

[Chicago for Electric Vehicles @chi4evs]

A @GreenLatinos equity survey shows fewer Black & Latino ppl live in single family homes than the total population, restricting them from convenient home charging, highlighting need for equitable #EVReady homes & #RightToCharge for renters/condo owners. https://t.co/0ZGbscJKyH

[NRDC 🌎🏡 @NRDC]

Transportation is Illinois’ largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. Learn more about clean truck policies that would cut emissions, create jobs, and make communities healthier in Illinois. 🍃 🚚
https://t.co/U9EpXpKPU0

[Chicago for Electric Vehicles @chi4evs]

This is how cities should prioritize equitable charging infrastructure.
https://t.co/9yhnHWQrpi

[Chicago for Electric Vehicles @chi4evs]

There’s never been a better time to talk to real EV owners about our experiences!
@SashaAnnSimons I’m sorry I chuckled at how much you paid for gas this morning 😆
https://t.co/1UehPVwVIR

[Chicago for Electric Vehicles @chi4evs]

Wooo Illinois! Starting today you can apply for a $4k rebate on the purchase of a new *or used* EV. This important program was made possible through CEJA and we are so excited to see EV ownership made more accessible. Learn more at https://t.co/BaIynsMF7Q #CEJAworks

[Chicago for Electric Vehicles @chi4evs]

The kiddos need no convincing on why electric is better. “You just plug it in!”

Okay, the iPad-looking screen helps.
#EcoFest

[Chicago for Electric Vehicles @chi4evs]

A great way to learn more - meet your neighbors who already made the switch. We’ll be at @AldMattMartin Eco Fest Saturday 6/18!

[Illinois Clean Jobs @ILCleanJobs]

Did you hear the news? Thanks to CEJA, buying an electric vehicle is about to get a lot easier in Illinois. Learn how to get a $4,000 rebate on an electric vehicle, a $1,500 rebate on an electric motorcycle, and more! https://t.co/ee0n03fUyH #CEJAworks

[WBEZ @WBEZ]

Everything you need to know about Illinois’ $4,000 electric vehicle rebate, including:
🚘 Who is eligible for the rebate?
⚡ Which vehicles qualify?
💰 Once I buy an EV, how do I actually get my rebate?
🔌How many rebates will be issued?
https://t.co/YaMoh7ETJA

[Chicago for Electric Vehicles @chi4evs]

Every one of those neighborhoods has a registered EV owner living there. Your zip code should not determine how easy it is to charge your car.

[Lourdes Duarte @LourdesWGN]

The push to get more EV charging stations on the south and west sides of Chicago.

“Of the 77 Chicago neighborhoods, 44 of them don’t have any public chargers.”

https://t.co/3m7d7odvC2

[Chicago for Electric Vehicles @chi4evs]

“Matt Hooks did a double take as he filled up his Nissan Rogue for $67; just a few weeks ago, it cost $45, he said. He’s thinking about getting an electric car.”
Real talk - it’s impossible & painful to budget your gas expenses. Electricity is *stable* (and can be free☀️💨)

[Block Club Chicago @BlockClubCHI]

Chicago's gas prices just hit an all-time high: "Five bucks a gallon, that stuff is mind-blowing."

Soaring prices have some rationing gas and looking into alternate transportation. Some said they don’t mind the bump if it means they’re supporting Ukraine. https://t.co/aSHJuYy3pD

[Chicago for Electric Vehicles @chi4evs]

Halfway there to an #EVReady IL and a #RightToCharge for renters and condo owners 🔌

[Brian Urbaszewski @thrudasmog]

HB3125 passes IL House! Bill ensures apt/condo residents can charge EVs where they live! + ensures new IL homes are EV ready! 2021 US EV sales grew 85% & just getting started on exponential growth! #twill #CleanAir #ClimateAction #ConsumerSavings #EVs https://t.co/3Q8E1SQHhi

[AWESome EarthKind Podcast @awesomearthkind]

Starting this month right with our 90th Episode!

Let’s learn more with these three EV advocates guests:

Neda Deylami
Samantha Bingham
Vanessa Perkins

Check it out here: https://t.co/l4TpmPjosC

#sustainableenergy #cleanenergyfuture #greenenergy