May EV Meeting
Kent Bullard
Electric Vehicle Advocates of Ventura County
Monthly Gathering and Meeting
6:30 PM, Tuesday May 20th, 2025
It’s time for our monthly meeting.
When – May 20th, 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. But of course, the other menu items are also tasty. There are even special prices for some of the on-tap beverages. 🍺🌮🌮 🍺
We have reservations at 6:30 for 25+ outside on the patio.
The weather forecast for Tuesday is for clear skies with a high of 83° and low of 55°, it will around 72° during our meeting time, you may not need a jacket.
It is important to RSVP to me at kentb...@gmail.com if you are going to attend so we can make sure to have table space for you.
Bring – News of the EV world and our community. Of course, also bring your EV, interested (or interesting) friends and your desire to meet up as we discuss a variety of topics (including EVs) and to introduce others to the cause.
Get a Charge while parking for the meeting –
If you need a charge during the meeting, the City of Camarillo has 12 Level 2 Charge Point chargers on 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
Our Earth Day Events were very successful. We participated at four locations –
April 19th, Thousand Oaks Arbor Day and EV Showcase celebration brought together over 900 community members. Our EV Showcase had 22 vehicles including a Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6 and Niro, Ford Lightning, Rivian R1T, 2 Lucid Airs, Chevrolet Volt Gen1, Bolt EV, Blazer LT, Equinox and 2 each Silverado EVs. A 2025 Dodge Charger 2-Dr Daytona, 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2 each Tesla Model 3s, a Model Y, and a 2022 Zero Motorcycle. Photos from the event.
Over 4,000 participants gathered in the Ventura’s Plaza Park to celebrate Earth Day on the 19th. The event included our Electric Vehicle Showcase which included 32 vehicles ranging from a 1916 Rauch & Lange to a 2025 Cadillac Optiq, and included Electric Vespas, a Meaving motorcycle, and assorted sedans, SUVs and pickups.
Local dealerships Vinfast and Oxnard Team Nissan brought display vehicles.
The 55th Santa Barbara Earth Day festival on April 26th and 27th included community educational booths, craft and vendor sales which were visited by over 25,500 community members and visitors. Santa Barbara Street was again turned into a green car show, with Auto Dealers, a Ride & Drive, municipal vehicles, electric equipment, bicycles and the ever-popular owner’s corner. Our EV showcase had 8 different vehicles each day along with their drivers. Our education booths provided information on vehicle options, purchase incentives, and charging options.
The Ventura Charter School held its annual EcoFest on Sunday April 27th.
As part of the event, the EV Advocates of Ventura County provided a small EV Showcase to provide participants with the opportunity to view vehicles and talk shop with experienced EV drivers. One of the sponsors of the event was Kirby Subaru who brought a Solterra for display.
Upcoming Events for Our Consideration – We have been invited to and can participate in the following events. Who wants to be involved? –
July 4th, Ventura Street Fair. We have been invited to return with our EV Showcase of about 8 vehicles and Educational Booth.
August 1, Lompoc Old Town Market, “Healthy Lompoc Night”, Small EV Showcase.
Would anyone like to return to the Stem Pavilion at Wings Over Camarillo, August 16-17? In the past we have had a small EV showcase. Volunteers needed.
We have also been invited to return with our EV showcase and educational booth at The Port of Hueneme Banana Festival on September 27th with 4-6 vehicles.
Our big annual event occurs during National Drive Electric Month. The Ventura EV Showcase will take place on October 5th in the Ventura Harbor. Last year we had a fantastic gathering of over 64 EV’s.
Sign Up to participate @ Ventura Harbor EV Showcase
We can also participate in other events if we find them.
Other items which may be of interest to the group.
Some things you can also do is to listen to the recent podcasts of The Energy Show by Barry Cinnamon, monitor and support the activities at The Solar Rights Alliance and follow the Boiling Point from Sammy Roth.
EV Charging Access updates -
Agoura Supercharger (I know it’s not in Ventura County) on the south side of the 101 & Kanan, just east of Wood Ranch is now open for business. 28863 Agoura Road. 31 each, 325kW max units open 24/7
The Supercharger on the east side of Simi Valley is also open for business. 2751 Tapo Canyon Road. 24 each, 325kW max units open 24/7.
Quinn Caterpillar on Del Norte, in Oxnard has 8 ChargePoint level 2 chargers.
Does anyone have tips on other new stations?
There are a couple of charging stations in the County which have been under construction for several months with finalization relying on SCE.
Camarillo - Construction is underway on the mid-town Tesla Supercharger. Just east of Carmen Drive in the Camarillo Plaza, 1775 E. Daily Drive. Installing 24 each 325kW chargers, to be open 24/7. It needs a site visit, perhaps tonight.
Santa Paula - Just reported a ChargePoint installation near Main and 8th. Four level 2 Ports. More information is needed.
Oxnard - EVgo 350 kW Station at Freemont Square, 820 North Ventura Road (N of Doris Ave). Four dual 350kW Delta Model EIDD-U350SSUUAEG units
It looks like everything is ready, but not yet commissioned, could be a utility thing.
Ventura - The Electrify America Station at the Ventura County Credit Union on Telephone near Victoria is almost becoming a legend for its long wait time for commissioning. Perhaps we should schedule a picnic meeting this summer, just because… There was recent work in May to install electrical service.
The existing Electrify America Station at the Pacific View Mall underwent an equipment upgrade and is back in operation,,,
And at the Pacific View Mall, out in front of Red Robin, 3283 E Main St. Rivian Adventure Network is in the process of installing a station with 8 DCFC, unknown capacity. it should be operational mid week.
Ventura Harbor Village EV Charging, the two new locations are now awaiting activation with 21 level two EVGateway units.
See you Tuesday Evening…