Green Mountain Power (GMP) is making it easy for Vermonters to switch to driving an electric vehicle (EV) with its new Try-an-EV program letting customers experience what it is like to own and drive an EV, without a long-term commitment. The subscription service allows customers to select a vehicle and schedule delivery online with a package including charger installation, insurance, maintenance, and 24/7 access to an EV experience team to answer all your questions about driving electric. The service makes it simple for customers to compare the driving experience of different EVs, or simply to see what the switch to EV driving is really like during your commute every day, instead of just a short test drive.
“This is a great option for anyone who has been wondering what it’s like to drive electric! So many Vermonters are interested in EV driving and the Try-an-EV service lets you experience what it is really like for your life. You experience charging, battery range, different driving conditions, different vehicles, and all with little commitment – just a month-to-month subscription,” said Tiana Smith, who leads electrification for GMP. “You can subscribe for as long as you like without the long-term commitment, and there’s even an option to buy your vehicle too.”
GMP’s Try-an-EV program is being offered through GMP’s partnership with Motor, a company working to speed the transition to electric vehicles through a range of services that make it simple to make the switch. Plans start at $649 a month, and vehicles range from Fords to Volkswagens and Nissans to Teslas.
You can check out EVs in person and speak with Motor representatives along with GMP’s team members, at South Burlington Night Out on Aug. 17. GMP and Motor representatives will also be at events with GMP in Rutland Aug. 19 and in Waterbury Aug. 25 and 26.
Transportation with fossil fuel is one of the top sources of carbon pollution in Vermont, and switching to driving with clean electricity is the biggest single step you can take to reduce your own carbon footprint while helping the state reach emissions reductions goals. GMP’s energy supply is 100% carbon free on an annual basis.
“The Try-an-EV program builds on our other popular offers to help customers switch to clean driving including EV rebates up to $3,200, discount EV charging rates that are equivalent to paying about $1 per gallon, and free Level 2 chargers to install at home. GMP also has a variety of programs to help businesses electrify their fleets with EVs and install chargers, too,” Smith said.
