{"id":10663,"date":"2019-10-10T15:17:48","date_gmt":"2019-10-10T22:17:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pluginamerica.org\/?p=10663"},"modified":"2023-03-07T13:03:56","modified_gmt":"2023-03-07T18:03:56","slug":"plugstar-trains-auto-dealers-educates-consumers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pluginamerica.org\/plugstar-trains-auto-dealers-educates-consumers\/","title":{"rendered":"PlugStar trains auto dealers, educates consumers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PlugStar, Plug In America\u2019s consumer and dealer engagement program, makes the EV shopping experience easier.<\/p>\n<p>On <a href=\"https:\/\/plugstar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PlugStar.com<\/a>, car buyers compare EVs, shop equipment and services, and connect with trained PlugStar dealers to make choosing an EV simple and pain free.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some helpful features on <a href=\"https:\/\/plugstar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PlugStar.com<\/a> to better enhance your EV shopping experience:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/plugstar.com\/guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shopping Assistant<\/a> is a great tool to identify which EV models best match your lifestyle. Simply answer a short questionnaire and the results will provide you with the EVs that best match your individual needs. You can then get more in-depth information about incentives, charging and costs, and even compare your favorites to help you choose.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/plugstar.com\/tools\/incentives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Incentives<\/a> feature is a quick way to see which public incentives are available where you live. Simply enter your ZIP code and it populates tax credits\/rebates, charging availability, electricity discounts and driving perks in your area.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another fun tool to use on PlugStar.com is <a href=\"https:\/\/plugstar.com\/cars\/compare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Compare Cars<\/a> tab. Here you are able to compare different EVs or gas cars in terms of charging, emissions and cost of ownership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can find most of your answers on <a href=\"https:\/\/plugstar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PlugStar.com<\/a>, but feel free to reach out to our <a href=\"https:\/\/pluginamerica.org\/why-go-plug-in\/ev-support-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EV Support Program<\/a> for more personalized, one-on-one assistance.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to PlugStar\u2019s online resources, we also train and certify auto dealers to better assist EV customers with questions regarding incentives, charging, and more. Currently, this program is training dealers in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, St. Louis, and New Jersey, with more locations to come. You can find these dealers on <a href=\"https:\/\/plugstar.com\/dealers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PlugStar.com<\/a>. Additionally, PlugStar EV dealer training will soon be available more broadly through our new platform.<\/p>\n<p><em>Photo: PlugStar dealers receive certificates from Program Director Eric Cahill (far left) and Program Manager Kathryn Urquhart (far right).<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PlugStar, Plug In America\u2019s consumer and dealer engagement program, makes the EV shopping experience easier. On PlugStar.com, car buyers compare EVs, shop equipment and services, and connect with trained PlugStar dealers to make choosing an EV simple and pain free. 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