Electrify Expo Founder BJ Birtwell on the EV Learning Curve, His Ah-ha Moment, & Electrify Expo's 8 City Tour!
MotorTrend's Ed oh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Electrify Expo Founder & CEO - BJ Birtwell! Want to test drive an EV? Want to learn more about EVs? The guys discuss the mission of Electrify Expo, the EV learning curve, the politicization of EVs, fighting FUD, rapid advancement by the Chinese market, and more! Learn more at ElectrifyExpo.com! 0:37 - Question of the Day! 8:35 - 3 years of Electrify Expo! 11:56 - First tour Tesla signed onto. 15:55 - How Tesla joined Electrify Expo 16:29 - Ah-ha moments in first year? 18:19 - Early EV advocate crowd, & new skeptics. 21:54 - EV learning curve. 23:37 - 8 city tour! 25:11 - Regional differences in consumer knowledge about EVs. 25:57 - Not just cars! E-Bikes, Scooters, Electric boats, RVs and more! 28:55 - Demos courses! 32:20 - Prices? 35:33 - Former EV Skeptic - His lightbulb moment about EVs. 42:15 - Politicization of EVs. 46:07 - While the U.S. argues, China advances. 49:48 - Election year, where is the dust going to settle? 52:28 - Fighting FUD for EV adoption. 57:55 - Power at the Expo? 01:02:07 - What is the mission of Electrify Expo?