National Drive Electric Week celebrations in New Hampshire

This year, National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) ran from September 23 through October 2. In New Hampshire, eight NDEW celebrations took place around the state, beginning with our kickoff event on Saturday, September 24, at City Plaza in Concord (in front of the State House).

Event organizers, including the Granite State Clean Cities Coalition/NHDES, Drive Electric NH, New Hampshire Sierra Club, New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association and Plug-In America, partnered to bring this annual nationwide observance to 240+ events nationwide and abroad to draw attention to the economic, environmental and other benefits of electric vehicles (EVs).

The half-day Concord celebration took place next to the Concord Farmers Market. The showcase spotlighted all-battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles such as the Chevy Bolt, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Ford F-150 Lightning Pickup, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Tesla (Model 3, Model Y, and Roadster), Volkswagen ID.4, Zero Motorcycle, and even a Lucid Air, as well as related electric and solar technology.

EV information and materials highlighting their environmental benefits, vehicle charging information, and other electric technology were shared with the 150+ attendees. Participants entered to win prizes from Revelstoke Coffee, The Works Café, and a $25 gift certificate from S&W Sports, which carries several lines of electric bicycles. It was a terrific opportunity to learn about EVs in an informal and informational setting.

Other National Drive Electric Week events in New Hampshire were held throughout the week in various locations: the New London Historical Village, Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, Exeter Town Hall, Common Man Inn & Spa in Plymouth, Bethlehem Public Library and Apple Harvest Day in Dover, and the Bridge Street Parking Lot in Portsmouth. 

Stay tuned for NDEW 2023 and watch for events happening both online and in-person throughout the year. Visit the Drive Electric NH website to stay up-to-date.