EV Advocates June Meeting
Kent Bullard
Electric Vehicle Advocates of Ventura County
6:30 PM, Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
It’s time for our monthly meeting ….
When – June 16th, start gathering at 6:30 to mingle, socialize, and have a bite to eat. Then at 7:00 we will hold the meeting.
Where – Spencer Makenzie’s, http://spencermakenzies.com/index.html
311 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010
Spencer Makenzie’s is famous for their fish tacos and the “Taco Tuesday” offerings. However, the other menu items are also delicious. There are even special prices for select on-tap beverages. 🍺🌮🌮 🍺
We have reservations at 6:30 for 25+ outside on the patio.
The weather forecast for Tuesday is to be in the mid-seventies at meeting time.☀️
It is imperative that you RSVP to me at kentb...@gmail.com if you are going to attend. If you want a seat. RSVP….
Bring – News of the EV world and our community. Of course, also bring any interested (or interesting) friends and your desire to meet up as we discuss a variety of topics (including EVs) and introduce others to the cause.
Does anyone have a new ride? If so, be sure to bring it so we can get a look at it.
Get a Charge while parking for the meeting – If you need a charge, the City of Camarillo has 12 Level 2 Charge Point chargers on the SE side of City Hall, which is about a four-minute walk (1,056 feet) from Spencer Makenzie’s.
($0.29 per kW). https://www.plugshare.com/location/523336
Shirts: I still have a few locally produced shirts and will order more once we have sufficient demand. (24 minimum). The cost is $10 for short sleeves and $12 for long sleeves. Let me know what size and sleeve style you would like.
HOT TOPICS –
The latest proposal (or at least one of them) from Capitol Hill is the BUILD America 250 Act, which includes a provision to establish a fixed-rate, adjustable EV Tax. $130 per BEV, #35 PHEV. With an automatic escalator in 2029 of $5. per year, till $150 / $50. This could potentially end up being double what a similar gasoline vehicle pays in fuel tax and road use fees.
It is a stab in our back as they try to bleed us for the benefit of the petroleum oligarchy.
Tell your Representatives in Congress and the Senate not to pass the EV provision.
Check out more information at https://win.newmode.net/pluginamerica/dontpunishevdrivers.
Your donation will help to make a difference.
Tell your assembly member to oppose AB 2748, which would eliminate existing EV charging requirements in new and affordable housing.
Join the Solar Rights Alliance. solarrights.org
The sun belongs to all of us. This organization fights for your rights. Support plug-in solar and stop the solar property tax.
🎯 News from Sacramento is that on the 10th, the bill to bring Plug-In solar to California unanimously passed its first vote in the Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy. The bill is now headed to its second Assembly committee. When needed, please give it your support (I know it is like making sausage, but we do what we can).
A new member of our group offers a roadside delivery of electrons to get you and your EV to the nearest charger. A unique service to deal with range anxiety and that old feeling that the ”E” on the gauge stood for enough.
https://eeerescue.com We can discuss this more at the meeting.
Coming Events - Register to Participate and Mark on Your Calendar
Right around the corner - 🚦 Saturday, July 4th, the Ventura Street Fair will again host a small 8 or 9-vehicle EV showcase. 10 am to 4 pm, Downtown Ventura, 1 Palm Street, 93001, Register at - https://driveelectricmonth.org/5274 We still have room for 3 or 4 vehicles and participants.
If nothing more, come down and spend some time with us and enjoy the festivities.
On Saturday, September 26th, we will return with our educational booth and a dozen spaces for an EV Showcase. This is a great community event that gives us the chance to eat a lot of bananas.
10 am to 5 pm, The Port of Hueneme, 105 East Port Hueneme Road, Port Hueneme 93041, Register at - https://driveelectricmonth.org/5275 Still looking for another 6-8 vehicles.
On Sunday, October 4th, we will have our big EV Showcase on the main lawn at Ventura Harbor Village. Register at - https://driveelectricmonth.org/5254 Last year, we had 65 vehicles on the lawn, and now we need lots more of you to register and participate.
Sunday, October 18th. Thousand Oaks Rotary Club Street Fair and EV Showcase.
9 am to 4 pm, Chick-fil-A Parking Lot, 449 Moorpark Road, TO 913620 Register at - https://driveelectricmonth.org/5289 There is room for a dozen or more vehicles including yours…
EV Charging Access updates -
Camarillo –
The new Costco fueling station has opened for gasoline sales, and the EV Charging component is being constructed. The plans show 6 Electrify America 360 kWh units, which may carry Costo branding.
Thousand Oaks –
Coming Soon, 699 Hampshire Rd. TO 91361, 4 each Level 2 Chargers.
Coming Soon, 875 S Westlake Blvd. WLV 91361, 4 each Level 2 Chargers.
Coming Soon, 90 Thousand Oaks Blvd, TO 91360, 4 each Level 2 Chargers.
Under Repair, Sofi, TO, 491 W Gainsborough Road, TO 91360, 20 Level 2 7.68 kW plugs, Listed as Restricted.
Under Repair, Oaks Garden Townhomes, 950 Warwick Ave, TO 91360, 2 Level 2 6.48 ChargePoint.
Newbury Park –
The new Tesla Superchargers at the Times Square Center, 2321 Michael Drive, came online on April 7th. There are 16 each. 325 kW units.
In Oak Park, the Supercharger came online on April 17th. Located at North Ranch, Pavilions Shopping Center, 1125 Lindero Canyon Rd. There are 24 each. 325 kW units.
Oxnard –
Plugshare had shown a “Coming Soon” station at Vallarta Supermarket, 2690 E. Vineyard Ave. But it does not show up now. Does anyone know the situation?
Ventura –
Coming Soon. The walk-through is done, the Ventura City Council has approved, the project package has been submitted to SCE for transformers, and this install could possibly happen this year…
Fritz Huntsinger Park, 1198 S Saticoy Ave, 93004, 2 DCFC CCS Chargers (4 ports), EVGateway. More details as they develop.
Discount Tire / Positive Energy DCFC is slated to be installed at Discount Tire 4547 Telephone, next to the APCD offices. More details as they come.
Santa Paula –
New Station @ Limoneria Ranch, 1141 Cummings Rd. Santa Paula, 93060. 4 each Level 2, J-1772, NW side of the Calavo HQ building. Online May 12th.
Does anyone have tips on other new stations?
See you Tuesday Evening….
If you have solar or desire to get it in the future, you should join the Solar Rights Alliance. This organization is actively working to preserve and expand our rights to utilize solar energy to reduce our carbon footprint.
And absolutely do not forget to vote. It does make a difference.
As a side note, Cathy and I had a fantastic visit to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. On a scale from 1 to 10 it came in around a 12.
We saw many exotic species on the islands including marine iguanas, Galapagos tortoises, penguins, boobies and even BYD’s, Kias and an elusive Chevrolet Spark EUV.