National Drive Electric Week
National Drive Electric Week Kingman, AZ
Kingman, AZ
Sep 23, 2023
National Drive Electric Week Kingman, AZ
Kingman, AZ
Sep 23, 2023
Day: | Saturday, September 23, 2023 NOTE: this event has already happened, find current-year events on the Attend page. |
Time: | 1:00 - 3:00 pm MST |
Location: | Route 66 EV Museum at the Kingman Powerhouse 120 W. Andy Devine Ave. Kingman, AZ 86401 |
Event Report
The Historic Electric Vehicle Foundation (HEVF), Kingman’s Office of Tourism and the Route 66 Electric Vehicle Association joined forces for a successful event at the Kingman Powerhouse Visitor Center, during Kingman's second National Drive Electric Week gathering on September 23, 2023.We had a good turnout of participants, with nearly all registered attendees appearing as planned. A contingent from Valley of the Sun EVA in central Arizona was of great help in both car owner display as well as operational support. We also had some last-minute additions that expanded the variety of vehicles on display for visitors. Our final vehicle tally was 10 modern EVs on display, in 7 different models from 5 different manufacturers, plus 3 historic vehicles, two of which belonged to the Historic EV Foundation, and one which was being donated to the HEVF during our event. The Ford and Rivian electric trucks on display by their owners were of great interest to many locals of the Kingman community, with its strong ties to rural and ranching activities. The extremely rare 1960 Henney Kilowatt on display by the HEVF was also a popular attraction, especially with European visitors who stop at the Powerhouse while touring Route 66, and were able to recognize the Kilowatt's pedigree as a converted Renault Dauphine.
The Historic EV Foundation was also a first-time participant in Kingman’s 53rd annual Andy Devine Days parade which preceded the NDEW event, with thousands of parade-watchers seeing first-hand a selection of modern and historic electric vehicles traveling a 10-block parade route.
![]() photo by: Peter Culin The "Spirit of DC" plug-in hybrid conversion, a 1960 Electric Shopper, a 1960 Henney Kilowatt, a Rivian R1T and a Tesla Model S are among the vehicles on display as visitors gather for the Drive Electric Week event at the Powerhouse Visitor Center, on Route 66 in Kingman, Arizona on September 23, 2023. |
Event Description
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Sign-up above:
- as a participant to display your electric vehicle,
- as a volunteer to help with event logistics, or
- as an attendee, to learn more about driving electric from EV owners who will be sharing their first-hand, uncensored knowledge about their EV experiences.
Kingman’s FREE to attend National Drive Electric Week event will feature the most diverse range of electric vehicles on display at any Drive Electric event nationwide, because in addition to our car show featuring modern production electric vehicles, and chatting with EV owners and advocates about their experiences, attendees will be given FREE admission to the Route 66 EV Museum.
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The Museum’s display of about 25 EVs is only 1/4 of the Historic EV Foundation’s world’s largest collection of historically significant EVs. In addition to the EVs listed below that are registered to attend, visitors will be able to view up close and personal these electric vehicles in HEVF's Museum collection:
- "The Spirit of DC" - the newest addition to the HEVF collection, this early hybrid with custom plug-in modification has traveled to all state capitals of the lower 48 US States.
- a rare 2008 Tesla Roadster (#480; Tesla sold only ~2,450 of these pioneering EVs worldwide)
- a 1930 Detroit Electric
- a record-setting EV land speed racer
- Willie Nelson’s Rolls-Royce styled golf cart
- and more!
- Kingman Mayor Ken Watkins has been invited to read Kingman's 2023 National Drive Electric Week proclamation.
- "EVJerry" Asher is scheduled to formally donate his historic Spirit of DC plug-in hybrid EV to the Foundation's collection. "EVJerry" has been a long time Arizona advocate of electrified transportation systems, including a stint as Vice President of the Tucson Electric Vehicle Association and is currently an active member of the Route 66 EVA.
- The Historic EV Foundation will also be sharing exciting news about its vision for a new world-class Electric Vehicle Museum (EVM).
Registered Attendees
There are currently 21 attendees registered.
Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend
Vehicle | Registered |
---|---|
Tesla Model 3 | 3 |
Kia EV6 | 2 |
Rivian R1T | 2 |
Tesla Model S | 2 |
Chevrolet Bolt | 1 |
Ford F-150 Lightning | 1 |
Tesla Model X | 1 |
7 Models | 12 |
Registered attendees report 952,300 electric miles driven.