Join us during National Drive Electric Month for a fun electric vehicle (EV) road rally, even if you don’t have an electric vehicle. 

We will drive our EVs from Austin to Taylor. Along the way, Driver-Navigator teams will look out their windows to answer questions like:

“What color is the house on the corner of 5th and Main?”

“What animal is on the mailbox at 123 Main Street?”

The route will take us to a restaurant where we can get lunch and review answers.

Want to participate but don’t have an EV? We can match you onto a team.

Got an EV but not a Navigator? We can match someone without an EV onto your team.

Details:
Our destination is Plowman’s Kitchen in Taylor.

https://www.facebook.com/PlowmansKitchen/

305 West 9th St

Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 352-0055

Has gluten-free bread and some choices that appear to be vegetarian (mostly salads and sides).Look for musical instruments displayed in this former 1923 high school band room.Drive is 56 minutes, 36 miles one way (about 72 miles round trip).With lunch, total time is about four hours.

Note: There are no available EV chargers in Taylor!

Nearest appear to be 18 miles west on route 79 at Austin Community College Round Rock.

Taylor attractions include:

• Old Taylor High – 1923 high school converted to a variety of shops, restaurants, and bars. Behind and to the right of Plowman’s Kitchen. Some of the stores are open at noon or 1:00 PM on Sundays.  Yelp reviews. Authentic Texas story. Video story.
• Historic Downtown Taylor – Variety of shops and restaurants a short drive back down Main St/95. Some closed Sundays. Plenty of free on-street parking.
• Architectural walking tour – Self-paced walk to learn the history of 29 downtown buildings. Map.
• US Post Office – Part of the architectural walking tour. Texas Historic Landmark built in 1930 in Renaissance Revival style with marble stairs, metal railings, and multi-paned transom windows. Come for the history. Linger for the wonderful, old wood fragrance.
• Granger Lake – Four public access located eight to 15 miles away. Boating, fishing, swimming, and more. Recreation.gov.

Thursday, September 25th, from 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Hold Out Brewing
1208 West 4th Street,. Austin, TX, 78703

Join the AustinEV community for our High Voltage Happy Hour, an informal meetup for electric vehicle drivers, enthusiasts, and anyone curious about EVs.

Come connect with others who are passionate about clean transportation, share stories, swap tips, and catch up on what’s happening in the local EV scene. Whether you’re new to EVs or a long-time advocate, all are welcome.

What to Expect:

• A casual, come-and-go gathering
• Friendly conversations with fellow EV enthusiasts
• Updates on local charging, tech, and EV trends
• A relaxed setting with food and drinks available for purchase

No agenda—just good people and good conversation. We’d love to see you there!

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Please share this event with your network and tag us using #AustinEV or #HighVoltageHappyHour to help grow the community.

Join AustinEV on September 21 at the capitol for SunDay, a celebration of the progress solar (+ batteries) are making and a promotion of all the things it can do.

We will have a table to inform people of the benefits of owning an EV, particularly if they are considering adding solar and batteries to their homes.

Sept. 21st is particularly relevant to possible EV buyers because it is just before Sept. 30th deadline to make use of the tax incentives.

Start: Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 04:00 PM

Location: Texas State Capitol — 1100 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701 US

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Thursday, May 15th, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
The Brewtorium Brewery & Kitchen
6015 Dillard Circle, Austin, TX 78752

Join the AustinEV community for our High Voltage Happy Hour, an informal meetup for electric vehicle drivers, enthusiasts, and anyone curious about EVs.

Come connect with others who are passionate about clean transportation, share stories, swap tips, and catch up on what’s happening in the local EV scene. Whether you’re new to EVs or a long-time advocate, all are welcome.

What to Expect:

• A casual, come-and-go gathering
• Friendly conversations with fellow EV enthusiasts
• Updates on local charging, tech, and EV trends
• A relaxed setting with food and drinks available for purchase

No agenda—just good people and good conversation. We’d love to see you there!

*Arrive by 6pm for happy hour pricing on beer*

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Help spread the word!
Please share this event with your network and tag us using #AustinEV or #HighVoltageHappyHour to help grow the community.