National Drive Electric Week
Wilmette EV Exhibit
Wilmette, IL
Sep 24, 2022
Wilmette EV Exhibit
Wilmette, IL
Sep 24, 2022
| Day: | Saturday, September 24, 2022 NOTE: this event has already happened, find current-year events on the Attend page. |
| Time: | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm CDT |
| Location: | St. John's Lutheran Church 1235 Wilmette Avenue Wilmette, IL 60091 |
Event Report
In addition to a good variety of current models, the event included a newly-introduced LSEV (low-speed EV) and several E-Bikes.
Probably garnering the most attention: the Rivian truck.
Event Description
Come learn about many different electric vehicle (EV) models available from your friends and neighbors at our local EV exhibit in the parking lot of St. John’s Church at 1235 Wilmette Avenue in Wilmette. Check out the new Rivian truck and a variety of EVs from Tesla, Hyundai, Chevrolet, Volkswagen and Nissan, and more.
Add YOUR car to our exhibit and tell people why they should drive electric! Help spread the word by letting others know about this EV exhibit.
This event is part of Go Green Wilmette's Renewable Energy Day which will also feature a solar tour, geothermal displays, a bike exhibit, and guided tours of a local climate change exhibit. Visit Gogreenwilmette.org for more information.
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS: There will be no parking in the St. John's lot as it will be filled with EV's! Use nearby street parking, the municipal lot north of the Wilmette Public Library lot (please do not park in the library lot), the parking along Poplar Drive south of Wilmette Avenue and east of Green Bay Road, or the large Metra lot on the east side of Green Bay Road north of Central Avenue. All parking options are free. Bathroom facilities available at the Wilmette Public Library.
Registered Attendees
There are currently 72 attendees registered.
Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend
| Vehicle | Registered |
|---|---|
| Kia EV6 | 3 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 2 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 2 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 2 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 2 |
| Audi e-tron | 1 |
| Chevrolet Bolt | 1 |
| Chevrolet Volt | 1 |
| MINI Cooper SE Hardtop 2 Door | 1 |
| Nissan Leaf (2018+) | 1 |
| Other Plug-In Vehicle | 1 |
| Rivian R1T | 1 |
| Tesla Model S | 1 |
| Tesla Model Y | 1 |
| 14 Models | 20 |
Registered attendees report 365,642 electric miles driven.
