2015 Drive Electric Week EV Car Show

What a GREAT day at the St. Louis Science Center!  

There were so many fun cars on display!  The weather was PERFECT!  I got to chat with lots of folks about the joys of driving an EV.  I got to ride in a 7-seater Telsa (on the interstate, too!)  What zip!  What a dash - oh my!  I got to catch up with folks from last year and from the EV Leaf Rally!  I got to swap pro tips and learn about other EVs.  

Banner for the Citi cars (circa mid 70s). 

It is fun to see so many types of cars (and a motorcycle and a bike!)  

Look at the photos below to get a feel for the day.

Did you enjoy the show? Comment below.

What car did you wish was there that wasn't?  Comment below.  

Elias chatting up specs with a 2011 Leaf owner

This was the funnest car there, IMHO.

Cool 2-tone interior on a Tesla

Rear seats on the Tesla

Solar powered Telsa charging station at a private home

GPS activated suspension control

Our Leaf Rally friends!

EVie!

A lot of folks were impressed by the lines of the i8. 

After market conversions too!

The VW Gulf was purchased in Rhode Island!

Our Leaf - what a good lookin' car!

One family (3 kids) own these TWO Volts.  Left = Dad's, Right = Mom's

Elias test driving the electric bike!

Several Chargers Around St. Louis - Pro Tips

Current mileage:  20778 

I am sorry I have been TERRIBLE at posting.  It has been very busy in our home.

I would like to share some tips on places to charge around St. Louis.  Here goes . .

St. Louis Science Center  (pay to park unless you are a member)
There are 2 chargers. EVie (The Electric Truck) is often parked by one charger - BUT you can still use that charger (which is a faster charger than the other one.)  See how the cord reaches.  (Dedicated EV spot.)

   

MOBot Missouri Botanical Gardens  St. Louis, MO
Enter the garden, turn right and make your first right.  The stickers on the Level 2 chargers say free for garden members - but they are free for EVERYONE!  (Use your ChargePoint card.)  With free garden days (Wednesday or Saturday) with free charging - this makes for an extra bonus!  There are 4 chargers (2 per pole).

Moonrise Hotel,  Delmar Loop

You have to pay the $8 valet parking.  The Level 2 charger is right across from the valet stand/entrance.  Charging is free and there is a 3 hour time limit.  You can keep an eye on your car from the rooftop bar!  (Or walk anywhere in the Loop . . . )

The red car on the left side is the LEAF!

Principia College, Elsah, IL
This charger is pretty slow.  I think I charged at about 4 miles per hour.  :(    I am glad, however, that they have an outlet (it is a bring your own cable).  Ask at the gate house where the charging area is located.  (How awesome is it that 2 EVs were using it!)  4 plug ins available.

What is your pro tip about charging in the St. Louis area? Comment below!