October 3-7 | Starting at $500Equitable Charging Access for Renters in the 805 region
E-CAR 805
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Our Partners
The Equitable Charging Access for Renters in the 805 region (E-CAR 805) Project is expanding access to affordable, convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging across Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties — making clean transportation a realistic option for renters and multifamily residents along the Central Coast.
Through collaboration with property owners, local partners, and community stakeholders, this program supports the installation of chargers in accessible multifamily and community locations, helping residents overcome barriers to home charging.
By increasing reliable charging options where people live, E-CAR 805 helps:
Reduce transportation costs
Improve local air quality
Ensure the transition to clean transportation is more equitable and accessible for all
Get Involved
Visit an upcoming Ride & Drive or EV Showcase
to test drive EVs, explore different models, learn about charging options, and get personalized guidance on available incentives.
Check back for more events coming to your area!
Attend a live webinar
to ask questions to and learn about EVs and charging and renter access.
Live webinars coming soon!
watch a webinar recording
to explore all of the EV information shared during live webinars at your own pace.
Check back for webinar recordings – available after sessions end.
Resources on EVs, EV charging, and local tenant housing rights
Find guides, flyers, and tools to help you understand electric vehicles, access convenient charging, and know your rights as a renter in your community.
E-CAR805 Project Flyer
Learn more about how the E-CAR 805 Project is expanding EV charging access in neighborhoods across the Central Coast!
Get one-on-one, personalized assistance from EV experts at CEC on EV purchases, lease agreements, incentives.
Sign up to receive free, personalized help going electric—EVs, charging, solar—and maximizing incentives and tax credits, whether you rent, own, lease, or plan to buy.
Use this free, interactive map to find EV charging near you and around the world. With regularly-updated charger location information, user reviews, and photos, it’s a tool for planning where to charge at home, around town, or on long trips.
Watch past webinar recordings, read articles, and check out publicly-available tools to dive deep into EVs, charging, and incentives.
Review the eligible vehicles for the Driving Clean Assistance Program, with price estimates and stats (actual vehicle prices may vary).
Explore the California Air Resources Board’s Zero‑Emission Vehicle (ZEV) eligibility list to see which electric, plug‑in hybrid, fuel‑cell, and zero‑emission motorcycle models meet California’s emission and performance standards.
Review the tenant housing rights, rules, and regulations for your county
For more information on a project or to explore charging options in your community, email:
Sean McArthur, Community Environmental Council: smcarthur@cecmail.org
Katie Maynard, UC Sustainability Internships & Community Resources: kcmaynard@ucsb.edu
Interested in hosting EV chargers in the future?
About the E-Car 805 Project
The Equitable Charging Access for Renters in the 805 region (E-CAR 805) Project is a collaboration across Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties to expand EV charging access to multifamily housing along the Central Coast.
The California Energy Commission awarded $3,849,553 to E-CAR 805 through the REACH 2.0 program to expand electric vehicle charging access to multi-family housing along the Central Coast. E-CAR 805 will install 379 electric vehicle charging ports within a ¼ mile of multi-family residential sites to increase access to electric vehicle charging for renters.
The E-CAR 805 is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Invest (formerly known as Cap-and-Trade) dollars to work to fund projects that reduce harmful emissions, protect public health, strengthen local economies, and support natural environments. With a strong focus on communities most impacted by pollution and limited access to resources, California Climate Investments help build a more equitable and sustainable future.
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