Free Electric Vehicle (EV) Test Drive and Owner Showcase on Sunday October 16 Rebates

MAKE YOUR NEXT CAR AN EV, SAVE ON ANNUAL FUEL AND MAINTENANCE COSTS, AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FEDERAL TAX CREDITS AND STATE

​Are you thinking about buying an electric vehicle (EV)?

The Town of Wellesley’s Municipal Light Plant and Sustainable Wellesley announce a free event
where you can test drive an EV and get answers to your EV or plug-in hybrid questions from
local car owners. Reserve your spot by clicking here: https://form.jotform.com/Go_EV/Oct16.

The event takes place on Sunday, October 16 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot at
MassBay Community College at 50 Oakland Street in Wellesley. Rain date is Sunday October 23,
2:30 to 5:30 p.m., same location. Test drives are limited, based on order of registration so sign up here now to get a spot. 

Test drives available based on order of pre-registration, and a valid driver’s license is required.
As of September 26, these EVs will be available for test drive:
● Audi e-tron
● BMW i4
● BMW iX
● Chevy Bolt EUV
● Ford Mustang Mach-E
● Ford F-150 Lightning
● Tesla Model 3
● Tesla Model Y
● Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S AWD SUV

Wellesley residents who own these EVs and plug-in hybrid vehicles will be showcasing their cars
and ready to answer your questions:
● Audi e-tron
● BMW i3
● Chrysler Pacifica PHEV
● Ford Mustang Mach-e
● Mini Cooper Hybrid Countryman
● Kia Niro
● Nissan Leaf
● Tesla Model 3
● Tesla Model Y
● Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV
● Volkswagen ID4

Driving an EV can save you as much as $1,000 every year on fuel costs—significant in the face of
rising gas prices. EV owners can expect to save up to $8,000 in maintenance costs over the life
of their car because EVs don’t require the regular oil changes and periodic tune-ups of a gas-
powered, internal combustion engine car. In addition, the initial purchase cost for eligible EVs
and hybrid vehicles can be offset by a $7,500 federal tax credit and $2,500 Massachusetts state
rebate.

The Wellesley Municipal Light Plant offers an $96 annual electric bill credit for EV owners who
charge their vehicles during off-peak hours. To learn more, visit the Wellesley Drives Electric
webpage.

​Vehicle exhaust accounts for more than 34 percent of Wellesley’s greenhouse gas emissions
(GHG). The Town of Wellesley, our state, and our country have set ambitious GHG emissions
reduction goals. Driving an EV is one way you can help our community reach these goals.
Test drives are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so sign-up now.