Capitol Chevrolet - Salem, Oregon

[Jaybo]

Newbie Spark 1LT owner here! Bentley was my salesman and set me up with their advertised 36mo lease with 0 down. First month payment, Lic, title and doc fee for a total of $447. I was spending about $150 a month in gas and/or diesel so even with insurance I am saving money and wear and tear on our other vehicles. I will be giving it a workout with 8 miles of gravel road a day and about 50-60 miles a day of commuting 4x a week. 5 days in and am impressed!

..Jay

 

[nikwax]

Congratulations? Coming up to the EV Rally in Wilsonville this Saturday?

https://driveelectricweek.org/event.php?eventid=302

 

[Jaybo]

Nah, I was too busy at home getting ready for fall and winter weather on the farm Any coverage of the event anywhere?

 

[nikwax]

About 60 participating vehicles, maybe four Sparks, a bunch of Teslas, another bunch of Leafs (Leaves?), a few i3's, a Porsche conversion, a couple of Volts, a couple of Smarts, a Think, some electric bicycles and scooter vendors, several dealers offering test rides. I found the i3 very interesting. And the Porsche, of course. I had a lot of good chats with fellow owners and a couple of chats with prospective buyers. Very congenial. My wife had a good time talking to people.



On the way home we stopped and used the DCFC on Electric Avenue in downtown Portland. Massive charge in less than 20 minutes, I paid 40 cents for parking and nothing for the charge.


I'll put some photos up if anyone is interested.