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SUMMARY:National Drive Electric Month: 2026 EV Ride & Drive at Beltrami Electric Cooperative
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to celebrate National Drive Electric Month at Beltrami Electric for this year’s EV Car Show at Thursday\, October 1. The event kicks off at 4:00 p.m.\, where guests will have the chance to visit with electric vehicle (EV) owners and get up close and personal with a variety of EVs. \nRepresentatives from Beltrami Electric Cooperative and Otter Tail Power Company will be on hand to share how you can save with off-peak rates and rebates on EV charging. \nRide & Drive Opportunities: \n\nFord F-150 Lightning\nChevy Silverado EV\nPolaris Ranger Kinetic
URL:https://driveelectricmn.org/events/national-drive-electric-month-2026-ev-ride-drive-at-beltrami-electric-cooperative/
LOCATION:Beltrami Electric Cooperative\, 4111 Technology Dr NW\, Bemidji\, MN\, 56601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ride and drive
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SUMMARY:Powering Communities: Accelerating Affordable Electric Mobility in Minnesota and the Midwest
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis workshop\, brought to you by Drive Electric Minnesota and Forth\, is made possible in part by generous support from the McKnight Foundation. \nDate: October 5\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\, followed by a happy hour\nLocation: American Swedish Institute (2600 Park Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN 55407) \nJoin Forth and Drive Electric Minnesota for an exciting workshop exploring how to advance clean\, affordable\, and equitable electric mobility through community-led projects\, strategic partnerships\, and practical utility and policy insights. The workshop doubles as Drive Electric Minnesota’s second annual event! \nThe event will explore four key focus areas: affordability\, multifamily housing (MFH)\, workforce development\, and sustainable transportation policy. It will highlight how stakeholders across the region are working together to expand equitable access to electric mobility. Participants will hear examples of policies and utility programs designed to reduce cost barriers\, strategies for engaging MFH developers and residents in EV charging deployment\, and lessons from state-level sustainable transportation initiatives. Drawing on real efforts\, such as bringing charging investments to underserved neighborhoods\, promoting multimodal campaigns shaped by local priorities\, and supporting municipalities through advocacy and resource sharing\, the workshop will provide practical insights for designing electric transportation programs that start with community voices and reflect community needs. \nDrive Electric Minnesota members and community-based organizations receive FREE tickets. \nRegister today!
URL:https://driveelectricmn.org/events/powering-communities-accelerating-affordable-electric-mobility-in-minnesota-and-the-midwest/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute\, 2600 Park Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Showcase,Workshop
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SUMMARY:MNEVO Fall EV Cruise to Winona 2026
DESCRIPTION:Last year we were invited to The Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona mmam.org so we organized a fall cruise there. Everyone who did it found it a fun event so we decided that we should do it again. This trip offers MN Scenic Byways\, wonderful fall colors\, many sights to see and experience on the way and back\, plus a private tour of a great museum. \nMNEVO Fall EV Cruise to Winona Saturday\, October 10\nIn the morning: Leave at the time that works for you. The earlier you get on the road\, the more you can experience.\nMorning-afternoon: Take family and friends with you and enjoy a leisurely drive and fall colors\, with lunch at a nice restaurant along the way.\n1:00 – 2:00PM Social hour at the MMAM parking lot\n2:00 – 3:00PM: Museum tour\n3:00 –Check out more museum exhibits and drive back home at your own pace\, visiting any sights that you may have missed on the way to Winona.\n\nDestination: The Minnesota Marine Art Museum mmam.org\, 800 Riverview Drive\, Winona\, MN 55987 \nWe are not planning to organize group drive in either direction\, but instead give people the flexibility to travel on their own schedule and check out the sights that they find interesting.
URL:https://driveelectricmn.org/events/mnevo-fall-ev-cruise-to-winona-2026/
LOCATION:Minnesota Marine Art Museum\, 800 Riverview Drive\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:Webinar: How to Add EV Charging at Your Property for Up to 100% Off With Xcel Energy's New Rebate
DESCRIPTION:Electric vehicle adoption in Minnesota is accelerating rapidly—1 in 10 cars sold statewide last year were electric. Property owners now have a timely opportunity to meet this growing demand at minimal out-of-pocket cost. \nThrough Xcel Energy’s (Drive Electric Minnesota member) upcoming Commercial EV Infrastructure Rebate and Advisory Program\, eligible Minnesota properties can secure up to $11\,800 per Level 2 charger port. \nJoin SWTCH for an exclusive informational session to explore: \n\nApplication requirements and property eligibility rules\nBreakdown of available funding tiers and rebate calculations\nStrategies for cost-effective installation and long-term scaling\n\nNote: Funding is limited and distributed on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nWho Should Attend? \n\nProperty managers\, owners\, and real estate developers\nFacility managers\, building operators\, and electrical contractors\nStakeholders planning future-ready EV charging solutions\n\nPresenters \n\nJacob Kandel | Business Development Manager\, SWTCH\nLisa Thurstin | Director\, Minnesota Clean Cities Coalition\nTheodore LaFrance | Owner\, Holton Electric Contractors\n\nRegister
URL:https://driveelectricmn.org/events/webinar-how-to-add-ev-charging-at-your-property-for-up-to-100-off-with-xcel-energys-new-rebate/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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