October 3-7 | Starting at $500Equitable Charging Access for Renters in the 805 region
E-CAR 805
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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
Take our survey
Take this survey in English or Spanish to help us understand barriers to EV charging and identify ways to expand charging access for renters and multifamily communities
Get Involved
City of Goleta Clean Air Vehicle Ride & Drive
Goleta! Come have a day of fun, free food, and electric cars! You’ll be able to drive the latest electric vehicles, enjoy food at no cost, enter to win $200, and get onsite help to apply to the Driving Clean Assistance Program.
When: March 14, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Goleta Community Center (5679 Hollister Ave.)
Register here
Event Hosts: Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD), Community Environmental Council (CEC), Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP), City of Goleta
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.
Ventura's 2026 Earth Day Festival
When: April 18, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Plaza Park (E. Thompson Blvd.)
Register here
Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival
Come to this family-friendly festival to talk with EV owners, check out clean vehicles, and test drive new EV models. The annual event also features food, live music, environmental resources, and local artisans.
When: April 25, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. and April 26, 1 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Alameda Park (1400 Santa Barbara St.)
No registration needed
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 go‑to 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
CEC Climate Projects Manager, Sean McArthur (smcarthur@cecmail.org), or
Director, Student Sustainability Initiatives, Katie Maynard (kcmaynard@ucsb.edu)