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Hi Folks!

I am a PhD student at the University of Washington researching a critical issue for our region: How EV drivers navigate wildfire evacuations.

We are specifically seeking input from EV drivers residing in Central and Eastern Washington. Your real-world experience is critical to helping the state prioritize emergency charging infrastructure and to improve wildfire resilience for the EV communities in the wildfire-prone area.

Who is eligible?

• Location: Must reside or own property in Asotin, Spokane, Stevens, Lincoln, Ferry, Whitman, Grant, Benton, Douglas, Skamania, Yakima, Kittitas, Okanogan, Chelan, or Klickitat counties.
• Vehicle: You must drive a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV).

Survey Details:

• ⏱ Time: ~25 minutes.
• 🎁 Reward: Enter to win one of 14 gift cards (ten $20 and four $50 cards).
• 📅 Deadline: June 15, 2026.

🔗 Take the Survey Here: https://uwashington.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e3QtLbUuPaTdDmu

Your feedback directly influences regional resilience planning. If you have questions, feel free to reach out at ychu24@uw.edu. Thanks for helping us make Central and Eastern WA safer!

Hello r/nissanleaf,

I am a PhD student at the University of Washington conducting an official study on how electric vehicle drivers—specifically those in more rural or mountainous areas—respond to wildfire evacuations.

We are looking for the "real-world" expertise of LEAF drivers (as well as any EV drivers) who reside, own property, or maintain a seasonal home in Central and Eastern Washington State.

As many of you know, navigating the mountain passes and rural charging infrastructure in these counties presents unique challenges. Your feedback is critical to helping Washington State prioritize emergency charging infrastructure and improve wildfire resilience for the EV community.

Are you eligible?

We need input from BEV drivers (primary or seasonal residents) in: Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Grant, Douglas, Spokane, Stevens, Lincoln, Ferry, Skamania, Yakima, Okanogan, Kittitas, or Klickitat counties.

The Details:

• ⏱ Time: ~25 minutes.
• 🎁 Incentive: Complete the survey to enter a drawing for four $50 gift cards and ten $20 gift cards.
• 📅 Deadline: May 31, 2026.

🔗 Official UW Survey Link: https://uwashington.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e3QtLbUuPaTdDmu

This survey does not collect identifiable tracking data. If you have any questions, please contact me directly at ychu24@uw.edu. Thank you for helping improve emergency preparedness for the EV community.

Yu-Chen Chu, PhD Student, University of Washington Academic Profile: https://sites.uw.edu/urbdpphd/people/students

Hello r/BoltEV,

I am a PhD student at the University of Washington conducting an official study on how electric vehicle (EV) drivers respond to wildfire evacuations. The moderation team has kindly granted me permission to share this research with your community.

We are seeking input from EV drivers who reside, own property, or maintain a seasonal home in Central and Eastern WA. Your real-world experience is critical to helping Washington state prioritize emergency charging infrastructure and improve wildfire resilience for the EV community.

Are you eligible?

We need input from BEV drivers (primary or seasonal residents) in: Asotin, Grant, Benton, Spokane, Stevens, Douglas, Lincoln, Ferry, Skamania, Yakima, Kittitas, Okanogan, Chelan, or Klickitat counties.

The Details:

• ⏱ Time: ~25 minutes.
• 🎁 Incentive: Complete the survey to enter a drawing for four $50 gift cards and ten $20 gift cards.
• 📅 Deadline: May 31, 2026.

🔗 Official UW Survey Link: https://uwashington.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e3QtLbUuPaTdDmu

This survey does not collect identifiable tracking data. If you have any questions, please contact me directly at ychu24@uw.edu. Thank you for helping improve emergency preparedness for the EV community.

Yu-Chen Chu, PhD Student, University of Washington Academic Profile: https://sites.uw.edu/urbdpphd/people/students

Hi everyone,

I am a PhD student at the University of Washington conducting an official study on how electric vehicle (EV) drivers respond to wildfire evacuations.

We are specifically seeking input from Tri-Cities EV drivers. Too often, infrastructure investment are based on the west side, and we want to change that by gathering data from the people who actually live and drive in high-risk wildfire zones. Your real-world experience is critical to helping Washington state prioritize emergency charging infrastructure and improve wildfire resilience for the EV community.

Are you eligible?

We need input from BEV drivers (primary or seasonal residents) in: Benton, Asotin, Grant, Spokane, Stevens, Douglas, Lincoln, Ferry, Skamania, Yakima, Kittitas, Okanogan, Chelan, or Klickitat counties.

The Details:

• ⏱ Time: ~25 minutes.
• 🎁 Incentive: Complete the survey to enter a drawing for four $50 gift cards and ten $20 gift cards.
• 📅 Deadline: May 31, 2026.

Survey Link: https://uwashington.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e3QtLbUuPaTdDmu

This survey does not collect identifiable tracking data. If you have any questions, please contact me directly at ychu24@uw.edu. Thank you for helping improve emergency preparedness for the EV community.

Yu-Chen Chu, PhD Student, University of Washington Academic Profile: https://sites.uw.edu/urbdpphd/people/students

Hi everyone,

I am a PhD student at the University of Washington conducting an official study on how electric vehicle (EV) drivers respond to wildfire evacuations.

We are specifically seeking input from Eastern WA EV drivers. Too often, infrastructure investment are based on the West Side, and we want to change that by gathering data from the people who actually live and drive in high-risk wildfire zones. Your real-world experience is critical to helping Washington state prioritize emergency charging infrastructure and improve wildfire resilience for the EV community.

Are you eligible?

We need input from BEV drivers (primary or seasonal residents) in: Asotin, Grant, Benton, Spokane, Stevens, Douglas, Lincoln, Ferry, Skamania, Yakima, Kittitas, Okanogan, Chelan, or Klickitat counties.

The Details:

• ⏱ Time: ~25 minutes.
• 🎁 Incentive: Complete the survey to enter a drawing for four $50 gift cards and ten $20 gift cards.
• 📅 Deadline: May 31, 2026.

Survey Link: https://uwashington.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e3QtLbUuPaTdDmu

This survey does not collect identifiable tracking data. If you have any questions, please contact me directly at ychu24@uw.edu. Thank you for helping improve emergency preparedness for the EV community.

Yu-Chen Chu, PhD Student, University of Washington Academic Profile: https://sites.uw.edu/urbdpphd/people/students

Hey everyone!

I am a PhD student in the College of Built Environments working with Professor Lingzi Wu. I am conducting an official study on how EV drivers handle wildfire evacuations in Central and Eastern Washington.

As someone who knows how much our community cares about regional safety and sustainability, I am reaching out to see if any fellow Huskies (or your families back home!) fit our target demographic. We want to ensure that our state's infrastructure planning actually reflects the needs of real drivers.

Who should take this?

• Primary or seasonal residents in: Asotin, Grant, Benton, Spokane, Stevens, Douglas, Lincoln, Ferry, Skamania, Yakima, Kittitas, Okanogan, Chelan, or Klickitat counties.
• You must drive a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV).

The Details:

• ⏱ Time: ~25 minutes.
• 🎁 Reward: Enter a drawing for one of 14 gift cards (ten $20 cards and four $50 cards).
• 📅 Deadline: May 31, 2026.

🔗 Survey Link:https://uwashington.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e3QtLbUuPaTdDmu

Your input will directly influence future policies on emergency charging and regional resilience. Thanks for supporting student research!

If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at ychu24@uw.edu. Thank you for your time and for helping us improve wildfire safety and community resilience in Washington.

Best,
Yu-Chen Chu
PhD Student, College of Built Environments
University of Washington

Hello r/nissanleaf,

I am a PhD student at the University of Washington conducting an official study on how electric vehicle drivers—specifically those in more rural or mountainous areas—respond to wildfire evacuations.

We are looking for the "real-world" expertise of LEAF drivers (as well as any EV drivers) who reside, own property, or maintain a seasonal home in Chelan, Okanogan, Kittitas, Yakima, and Klickitat counties of Washington State.

As many of you know, navigating the mountain passes and rural charging infrastructure in these counties presents unique challenges. Your feedback is critical to helping Washington State prioritize emergency charging infrastructure and improve wildfire resilience for the EV community.

🎁 Compensation: As a thank you for your time, participants will be entered to win 1 of 14 gift cards (up to $50). Note: Additional gift cards may become available as the study progresses, and I will update this post if the reward pool expands.

Study Details:

• Eligibility: Must own/drive a battery electric vehicle (BEV) and have a primary or seasonal residence in: Okanogan, Chelan, Kittitas, Yakima, or Klickitat.
• Time Required: Approximately 25 minutes.
• Deadline: May 31, 2026.

Survey Link:https://uwashington.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e3QtLbUuPaTdDmu

This survey is strictly for academic research and does not collect identifiable tracking data. If you have any questions, please contact me directly at ychu24@uw.edu. Thank you for helping improve emergency preparedness for the Washington EV community!

Yu-Chen Chu, PhD Student, University of Washington

Academic Profile