Electrify Your Ride Free Rideshare Community Event and Information Session.
Forth Electric Showcase – 901 SW 1st Ave Portland.
Nov 12th 11AM to 2PM
Calling all Portland rideshare drivers! Join a free event to learn about how you can make the switch to an electric car.
- Test drive and compare electric car models.
- Learn about the cost savings of driving an electric car.
- Get information about financing that can make your next electric car more affordable.
- Talk to electric car experts from Forth and PGE who can answer your questions.
- Learn how to fast charge at Electric Avenues through Lyft's free charging program.
This event is FREE and for rideshare drivers! FREE lunch is also provided.
Vehicles models will include Chevy Bolt, Nissan Leaf, & the Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid.
Profits Up. Expenses Down.
Bottom line, your next car purchase has to pencil out. Sure, electric cars cost less to charge than filling up at the tank, but how much do you really save?
60% LOWER FUEL COST
.99 cents of electric charging goes about the same distance as one gallon of gas.
TAX & DEALER INCENTIVES
With federal and state tax breaks, plus rebates from the manufacturer, you could save up to $10,000
ALMOST ZERO UPKEEP
Fewer parts could save you hundreds or even thousands in annual maintenance.
Financing For Electric Cars
Forth has launched a financing program to help rideshare drivers purchase an electric car. Rates will be below 9.9% and vary depending on credit and income.
Electric cars are much cheaper to operate and maintain than traditional combustion engines, and they are increasingly affordable. Many electric cars can be leased for under $200/month, and some three-year-old electric cars can be purchased used for less than $10,000.
If this interests you, please email Tegan Molloy at electrifyrideshare@forthmobility.org for more information.
Drive Electric, Reach Your Goals.
We asked rideshare drivers what their goals were. Driving electric can help drivers make more money with savings on fuel and maintenance as well as tax rebates and incentives. Watch their videos below!
Business
Binh is saving to open a bubble tea shop. He can do it faster by driving electric.
Travel
Max is saving to take his son on the vacation of a lifetime, to visit their family in Ivory Coast, Africa. Driving electric can make it happen sooner.
Education
Page is saving to continue her education. By driving electric, her graduation gets closer.
Make It Work For You
Driving electric takes a little adjusting but it can easily be done. Planning a little more “down” time while you refuel, finding the charging stations that fit your route. Learn to drive electric on your terms.
281
fast chargers in Oregon alone. Use charging maps to find them all.
30
minutes of fast charging can deliver about 80 miles of range.
200+
miles on a single charge. Plus, there are plug-in hybrid electric cars under $30K that can provide an even higher range.
Selected entries will be featured here on the Forth Rideshare page, and in our social media feeds!
Email us at drivergoals@forthmobility.org and please provide the following information:
1. First and last name, phone number and email address.
2. Driver goal (what are you saving for?).
3. An attached photo of you, or a selfie video of your driver goal.
4. Tell us why you're driving electric?
Go For A Spin
Sign up for a test drive in Portland, OR here!
Rent an electric car or a plug-in hybrid electric car on Turo here!
Try a short-term electric car rental in Seattle, WA with Express Drive.