We sold out and raised $1,400,000 this year! Thank you!!!
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First-place winner gets to pick between a Rivian R1S or R1T, Tesla Plaid, or Cybertruck. Second-place winner gets the stunning Ioniq 5.
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About
This raffle helps our scrappy non-profit raise funds to fight climate change. It’s a win, win, win. It was the 6th annual electric car raffle sponsored by the Chesapeake Climate Action Network Action Fund (CCAN Action Fund). And all proceeds go to fund our non-profit mission to save the world.
The mission of CCAN Action Fund is to create a world where electric cars, wind farms, and rooftop solar power are the norm in society. If you win, you can kiss high gas prices goodbye today while helping us build a pollution-free world tomorrow.
Meet Our Team
Proceeds from the raffle fund the work of Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) Action Fund.
CCAN Action Fund is the advocacy arm of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, which renowned author and climate activist Bill McKibben has called “the best regional climate change organization in the world.” The mission of the CCAN Action Fund is to effect change in public policy at local, state and national levels to directly address the threat of global warming. Through voter education, lobbying and participation in the electoral process, we seek to move our country into a leadership position on the most urgent global issue of our time — the climate crisis.
Did you know that cars, trucks, and other forms of transportation account for nearly 30 percent of America’s climate pollution? We’re raising awareness of better transportation options by raffling two electric vehicles. The proceeds from the raffle will be used to push for cleaner transportation policies at the state and federal levels. Learn more about CCAN Action Fund (EIN 01-0879928) and our sister organization, Chesapeake Climate Action Network, and what we’ve accomplished >>>
CCAN Action Fund’s nearly decade-long track record makes us one of the most well-respected groups working on climate.
Past Winners
2023 Raffle Winner
Julian, MA
Anyone can win! Last year’s winner was Julian of Massachusetts. He told us he loves his Tesla Model X Plaid because he doesn’t have to go to any gas stations — and was glad to participate in the raffle for the climate because “humans only have one collective home. It’s important we make it last for generations to come.”
Thanks to Julian and other ticket buyers, CCAN Action Fund is able to do great work year round. This spring, we helped pass policies for shared solar and green banks in Virginia, and electrified homes in Washington, DC. We’re also working to bring more offshore wind to Maryland and pressuring Congress to unleash the clean energy revolution with historic transmission investments.
2022 Raffle Winner
Alex Kubacki, NC
2021 Raffle Winner
Lonnie Drake, KS
2020 Raffle Winner
Eric Schaper, GA
2019 Raffle Winner
Thomas May, IL
Raffle Details and FAQs
Who Can Purchase A Ticket?
You must be 18 years old to purchase a raffle ticket. Persons under 18 years of age may not be the beneficiary of a ticket purchase.
Ticket purchaser — and beneficiary, if the beneficiary is not the same as the purchaser — must also be citizens of the United States or legal residents thereof.
Void where prohibited. The raffle is not available to purchasers located in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Hawaii, Utah, or the state of Washington.
Ticket purchaser — and beneficiary, if the beneficiary is not the same as the purchaser — must meet the following eligibility requirements:
No board member or employee, or immediate family member of a board member or employee, of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network Action Fund or its sister organization Chesapeake Climate Action Network shall be permitted to win the prize. For purposes of this Raffle, “immediate family” is defined as the board member/employee and their spouse or partner, and their parents, children, brothers, and sisters.
Our intent in creating and enforcing this rule is to avoid the creation of a conflict of interest or even the appearance of a conflict of interest.
Are Tickets Tax Deductible?
Raffle tickets are NOT tax-deductible.
Are Car Tax Payments Included in the Prizes?
CCAN Action Fund will pay backup withholding federal and state tax payments on behalf of the Prize Winners so that the Prize Winners do not have to provide that money, which is normally required in advance of receiving the Prizes. Find more details here.
Raffle Timeline
Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 9:00 am ET: Ticket Sales Begin
Raffle tickets will be sold up to the maximum of 7,000 valid tickets. Ticket sales will cease as soon as the maximum is reached or the sales period expires.
Raffle ticket sales are final.
Ticket sales conclude Thursday, August 22, 6:00 PM ET unless sales end earlier due to reaching the maximum number of valid tickets to be sold.
August 22, 2024, 6:00 pm ET: Drawing
Our annual EV Raffle drawing will take place on August 24 at 6:00 PM ET and the winners will be announced on live-stream beginning at 7:00 pm ET the same day. Instructions for locating and joining the stream will be published on the website and sent to participants via email.
The Drawing
- CCAN Action Fund’s Sixth Annual EV Raffle Drawing will occur automatically at the close of the raffle on August 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
- The Drawing will be conducted electronically using the Lottery for WooCommerce plugin. At the time of entry, all entries are assigned a ticket number. Ticket generation is completed automatically and 10-digit ticket numbers are generated at random. Participants are sent their ticket number via email after purchase. WooCommerce will select two winning raffle tickets and send an automatic email to the website administrators. The purchaser of the ticket listed first in this email will receive the first-place prize of choice. The purchaser of the ticket listed second will receive the Ioniq 5 SE. It is possible for the same person to win both prizes if they have purchased both of the winning tickets.
- The Winners will be announced on livestream on August 22, 2024 starting at 7:00 pm ET. All participants will be sent instructions on how to join the livestream via email a few days before the winner is announced. Winners do not have to be present to win.
What The Funds Will Be Used For
CCAN Action Fund will use the funds raised from the raffle to advocate for public policies that fight climate change across the Chesapeake region and nationwide. The United States recently became the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), which means record amounts of the powerful greenhouse gas methane are leaking all over the world. We will work to stop the LNG expansion. We’re also pressuring the D.C. Public Service Commission (PSC) to REJECT a multi-billion dollar pollution plan which would spend $4.5 billion ratepayer dollars on polluting methane gas infrastructure. With your help, we will continue advocating for building electrification, public transit, electing climate champions, and helping those most vulnerable adapt to the consequences of a changing climate. Learn more about our work.
Description of the Prizes
The First-Place Prize Winner will have the choice between two prizes:
- Build-Your-Own-Rivian: The Prize Winner may choose to build their own Rivian R1S SUV or R1T pickup truck up to a maximum expenditure of $109,990. Prize includes state and federal taxes, with a total value up to $159,485.50. Delivery is dependent on the manufacturer.
- Build-Your-Own Tesla: The Prize Winner may choose to build their own Tesla (including the possibility of a Cybertruck) up to a maximum expenditure of $103,990. Prize includes state and federal taxes, with a total value up to $150,785.50. Delivery is dependent on the manufacturer. Important notice to Cybertruck enthusiasts: Waitlist means delivery of your prize will not come earlier than 2025.
The Second-Place Prize Winner will be able to purchase an Ioniq 5 SE up to the maximum expenditure of $45,850. Prize includes state and federal taxes, with a total value up to $66,482.50.
Further Note on the Cybertruck
Due to the high popularity of Tesla Cybertruck, estimated delivery of your prize will be no earlier than 2025.
Purchasing a Raffle Ticket
Tickets may be purchased by using one of the Buy/Purchase Tickets Buttons on the Raffle website, found at evraffle.org.
Important note: raffle ticket sales are final.
Ticket Price
The price of a single ticket is $200.
Payment Methods
Major Credit Cards: MasterCard, Visa, and American Express.
Your Ticket
Each purchaser will receive an electronic purchase receipt and ticket number delivered to their email address.
Can I Win Both Prizes?
An individual could win both prizes with the purchase of two different tickets. However, a single ticket cannot win both prizes. The winning first prize ticket cannot also win the second prize.
Partners and Services
CCAN Action Fund contracts with various third parties to support the EV Raffle. These include Cornershop Creative for the website and the law firm of Fred B. Goldberg, P.C. to perform a legal audit of the EV Raffle (conducted in 2022).
Photos throughout this webpage and elsewhere to promote the raffle were obtained from Flickr users Pål-Kristian Hamre, Charles, mliu92, John Voo, and mliu92 with a Creative Commons 2.0 license.
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EIN
EIN 01-0879928
Contact Us
If you have additional questions about the Raffle, please email Courtney Dyson at courtney@chesapeakeclimate.org.
