“It’s Made Such a Big Financial Difference for My Family.” – May M.
For May, a single parent of four in Merced, getting an electric vehicle wasn’t about the brand it was about stability, savings, and protecting her family’s health.
“I was paying quite a bit in gas and repairs,” she says. “With one car, we do five stops. We’d go back and forth all day, drop-offs, work, school. The miles really added up.”
“I love that I’m saving money and reducing my carbon footprint at the same time.” – Darshan D.
“I graduated from SDSU last year and landed my first career job,” he says. “I needed a car that was reliable, affordable, and, honestly, had working AC. My old Jetta didn’t even have that, it was torture during the summer.”
“I Don’t Need to Buy Gas Anymore, and I Save Money Every Month.” – Lim C.
For Lim, going electric was about more than convenience; it was about living his values.
“I’ve been working toward making my entire home run on clean energy,”
“The EV has significantly improved my life, saving me money, boosting my confidence, and making me want to get out and adventure more.” -Erika C.
For Erika, her EV is more than transportation. It is a confidence booster and a statement about her values. “It shows I care about the environment and think about the community. In Santa Cruz, people appreciate that.”
“It really helped, especially as someone just starting my career.” – Kombi’s S.
When Kombi S. graduated high school in 2019, she didn’t expect her first car to give out so soon. “It just was done,” she says. “But I was about to go to college, and then COVID hit, so I figured, who needs a car? I was at home, working remotely.” For a few years, not owning a car wasn’t a problem. But then, the mandate to return to the office was in effect.
“They depend on me, and now I have a car I can count on.” – Carol B.
Carol B., is a 62-year-old living on a fixed income in rural Closser County. Life was becoming increasingly difficult without reliable transportation. Her old truck was constantly breaking down, and eventually, it failed its smog test. “I spent thousands of dollars trying to fix it,” she says. “When it finally gave out, I didn’t know what I was going to do.”
“It’s Opened So Many Doors” – Justin E.
For Justin, a self-employed single dad in Southern California, switching to an electric vehicle wasn’t just about going green—it was about getting back on his feet. “I’ve been raising two daughters full-time for over a decade,” Justin shares. “Money’s always been tight, and I’ve had to be really smart with every dollar.”