The Drive Electric Long Island coalition is dedicated to encouraging and accelerating the adoption of electric vehicle usage and charging infrastructure on Long Island through advocacy, education, and outreach efforts to local municipalities, companies, residents, and industry stakeholders.
The coalition, led by the U.S. Green Building Council – Long Island Chapter (USGBC-LI), includes a broad range of electric vehicle (EV) stakeholders on Long Island. These stakeholders include Farmingdale State College, PSEG Long Island, the Sustainability Institute at Molloy College, Suffolk County Community College, Emerald Alternative Energy Solutions, Cameron Engineering, the Sierra Club, NYSERDA, Long Island municipalities, automakers, car dealerships, EV infrastructure providers, industry associations, business leaders and EV enthusiasts.
Drive Electric Long Island will accelerate the growth of the electric vehicle market on Long Island by simultaneously leveraging and strategically coordinating all the components of success, resulting in improved air quality, reduced greenhouse gases, reduced transportation costs, and a strengthened utility grid.
Learn about the many benefits of driving an electric car for both the you and Long Island!
Take advantage of all the tax incentives and rebates available for electric vehicles and charging stations. There’s never been a better time to buy electric!
There are many resources available to help you decide if an electric car is right for you!
EVs in the News
There’s a lot that’s changing – and it’s changing fast.
Take a look at our News page to read selected news items of interest.