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Throughout National Drive Electric Month, the Drive Clean Colorado team connected with communities across the state at events focused on clean transportation. From vehicle showcases to local festivals, these conversations gave us opportunities to hear directly from Coloradans about their questions, experiences, and priorities.
Listening to these perspectives helps DCC better understand the challenges people encounter and how we can support the organizations working to advance clean transportation across Colorado.
Cost and Incentives Remain Important Questions
Across several events, attendees asked about available incentives, charging costs, maintenance, insurance, registration, and potential long-term savings.
At the Green Mountain Sustainable Neighborhood EV Showcase, which featured 16 vehicles and welcomed 123 attendees, funding and long-term savings were recurring themes. Similar questions came up at United Power’s EV Showcase and a Black Hills Energy sponsored ride and drive event at Pueblo Community College, where some attendees were unsure which incentives were still available at the state level.
These conversations highlight an opportunity for clean transportation organizations to help people navigate costs, incentives, and available resources with clear, accessible information.
Charging Access Is Part of the Bigger Picture
Attendees also wanted to know where they could charge without a home charger, how much charging costs, and what infrastructure is available in their communities.
At Bennett Days, residents shared positive feedback about existing charging infrastructure while expressing interest in additional charging opportunities at community destinations and along the I-70 corridor.
For utilities, charging providers, and local governments, this feedback offers insight into how people experience local infrastructure and where they see opportunities for improvement.
Helping People Find the Right Fit
People are also looking for practical information about their transportation options. Questions across the events included the differences between hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and fully electric vehicles, along with driving range, maintenance, and which option might best fit their lifestyle.
At United Power’s EV Showcase, attendees could explore different models through test drives and ride-alongs. At the Cripple Creek Fall Festival, DCC shared information about Colorado incentives with community members and businesses while displaying a plug-in hybrid. These opportunities helped bring questions about clean transportation into real-world conversations.
For organizations working in vehicle sales, education, and community outreach, understanding these questions can help inform how they communicate options and connect people with relevant resources.
Bringing Community Perspectives into Colorado’s Clean Transportation Work
The conversations happening at community events offer more than individual questions and answers. They help DCC better understand what information people are seeking and what challenges they encounter as they explore clean transportation.
By sharing perspectives across our network, DCC members and stakeholders can better understand community needs and identify opportunities to strengthen education, outreach, and access to resources.
What are you hearing? DCC members and partners, what questions or challenges are coming up in your conversations with customers and communities? Share your perspective with Drive Clean Colorado as we continue working together to advance clean transportation across Colorado.