Our EV Test Drive & Information Expos are our largest events each year, held in April for Drive Electric Earth Month and in September for National Drive Electric Month. Experience test drives from among a wide range of EV models provided by local dealers, see local EV owner's vehicles on display and get real answers from the lived experience of real owners, watch half-hour presentations for beginners to experienced owners, and meet local companies offering helpful EV services. Get lunch at the on-site food carts with discounts for registered guests. There are gas to electric conversions, antique EVs, and more. It's a fun day!

We volunteer to help other organizations with EV education, the largest being the Drive Electric featured exhibit at the Oregon International Auto Show where our many OEVA volunteers share their EV experience with the visitors. And we help out at smaller events too, like the Lake Oswego Home & Vehicle Electrification Fair, and at EV events put on by PGE and Pacific Power. For fun and to let more people hear about the OEVA, we participate in Community Events like the 82nd Avenue of the Roses parade, and the Hillsboro Rotary 4th of July parade. 

In the summer of 2024, we added several Special Events where we invite all local EV clubs and all EV owners and enthusiasts to join in to bring the local EV community together. This summer our 2nd Annual All-EVs Picnic at Tigard's Summerlake Park is Thursday, July 10th, 2025, 6:30-9PM. Group Drive to The Dalles: Bargeway Pub and the National Neon Sign Museum was June 14th, 2024.

We hold General Meetings on the second Thursday of every month, hosted by various EV business in the Portland area. We'll post details below early in the month. Our General Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month. The OEVA Board meets at 6:30 PM, immediately before the General Meeting, and board meetings are open to all OEVA members. General Meetings are open to the public and begin at 7 PM with food and socializing. The informational program begins at 7:30 and runs about an hour, followed by more informal socializing. Festivities conclude by 9 PM.

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October Meeting: the all-new 2026 Nissan Leaf

Thursday October 9th, 7 to 9 PM, Board Meeting 6:30

Dick Hannah Nissan, 19505 McLoughlin Blvd, Gladstone, OR 97027
Brief annual board election, learn about the New LEAF, enjoy EV conversations & food

The Nissan LEAF was the primary entry vehicle to EV ownership for most of the club old-timers, beloved for the affordable entry it provided to EV ownership. The all-new 2026 Nissan LEAF still provides an affordable entry into EVs with a starting MSRP under $30K, but the performance is decidedly modern with 303 miles of EPA range in the lowest cost model!

The Dick Hannah Nissan staff will attend their training on the New LEAF the day before our meeting, so we'll be among the first people to learn the secrets of the New LEAF. Amanda Russell, General Manager of Dick Hannah Nissan, is working to get a 2026 New LEAF for us to inspect, and is providing pizza for our meeting!

So come to this month's meeting, learn about the LEAF and enjoy an evening of EV education and conversations, along with pizza plus our potluck contributions.