Plugged In

We had the opportunity to talk with eight amazing rideshare and delivery drivers over the course of 2020. They told us about their journey switching to an electric vehicle and how it's helped them save money, stay safe, and help the environment. We picked some of our favorite moments with these drivers and put them all into one episode.Brought to you by Forth, a nonprofit advancing electric, smart, and shared mobility. For more information, visit forthmobility.com 

As a part-time driver, Rudy is able to fit his rideshare and delivery work around his schedule. And in an electric vehicle, he's able to drive to the office, drive home and complete a shift of rideshare work before ever charging.Brought to you by Forth, a nonprofit advancing electric, smart and shared mobility. For more information, visit forthmobility.com 

11 years. 11,000 rideshare trips. All electric. From a 2009 Nissan Leaf to a 2021 Polestar 2, Kamasu has seen electric vehicles and technology evolve over the years. Tune into this week's episode of Plugged In and dive deep into electric vehicles, rideshare work and how the two go hand-in-hand with our guest, Kamasu.Brought to you by Forth, a nonprofit advancing electric, smart and shared mobility. For more information, visit forthmobility.com 

After giving more than 5,000 rides as a rideshare driver, Erwann relies on his electric vehicle to keep his expenses down. Tune into this week's episode of Plugged In and learn how Erwann got into rideshare work and into the front seat of an EV! Brought to you by Forth, a nonprofit advancing electric, smart and shared mobility. For more information, visit forthmobility.com

Between the little maintenance and cheaper charging costs, driving an electric vehicle for rideshare work just makes sense to Jose, who's been driving an EV for a little over a year. Tune into this week's episode of Plugged In and learn how Jose got into rideshare work and into an EV! Brought to you by Forth, a nonprofit advancing electric, smart and shared mobility. For more information, visit forthmobility.com 

Today we're joined by Barrett, Project Manager at Forth, to tell us all about the Fair Financing Program, how it can get rideshare drivers into an electric car, and what an electric car can do for a driver's wallet.Brought to you by Forth, a nonprofit advancing electric, smart, and shared mobility. For more information, visit forthmobility.com 

Jared has been a rideshare driver in the Portland area for 5 years, and he's driven electric for every single one. Clocking in at 150-200 miles a day, Jared's Tesla Model S has the perfect range, trunk space, and features he needs to drive around his passengers (and co-pilot Jett!).Brought to you by Forth, a nonprofit advancing electric, smart and shared mobility. For more information, visit forthmobility.com 

If there's a need in the Portland community, Point West Credit Union is there to help. This week, we talk to Community Advocate Mary to hear how rideshare drivers interested in an electric vehicle can apply for an auto loan through Point West as part of Forth's Fair Financing Program.Brought to you by Forth, a nonprofit advancing electric, smart and shared mobility. For more information, visit forthmobility.org

As a rideshare driver who puts more than 200 miles on her car in a day, Courtney wouldn't recommend driving anything BUT an electric car. Join Lindsay Schuelke as she speaks with Courtney, a rideshare driver in the Portland, Oregon area. Brought to you by Forth, a nonprofit advancing electric, smart and shared mobility. For more information, visit forthmobility.org.