Drive Electric Maine
OUR MISSION
At Drive Electric Maine, we believe in a sustainable future powered by clean energy.
The transportation sector accounts for the largest share of greenhouse gas emissions in Maine (49%) according to the most recent emissions report from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Maine Won’t Wait, Maine's Climate Action Plan, outlines key strategies to reduce transportation emissions, including 219,000 electric vehicles on the road by 2030.
Drive Electric Maine is focused on educating and engaging consumers, legislators, utilities, and dealerships to implement those key strategies toward achieving our state’s transportation decarbonization targets. Our mission is to increase plug-in EV adoption in Maine by providing you with all the tools, resources, and information you need to drive electric.
Why Drive Electric?
Transitioning to an electric vehicle may seem intimidating, but making the switch is easy, with benefits you may not have even considered.
Environmental Benefits
- EVs produce zero tailpipe emissions and have lower emissions throughout their lifecycle
Affordability
- There are state and federal incentives to help with the upfront costs of buying an EV
Maintenance
- EVs never need an oil change and have fewer maintenance costs than gas powered engines
Domestic Resilience
- EVs help to reduce dependency on foreign oil and help to move the nation toward energy independence
Drive Electric Maine (DEM) is a participating partner in the National Drive Electric USA program. The purpose of this national partnership is to break down barriers to accelerating EV education and awareness, engagement, and adoption.
