Come and learn how you can save hundreds of dollars every year by driving electric, and qualify for $5,000-$20,000 when you switch!

Ecology Action is hosting its 8th Annual Electric Vehicle (EV) Ride, Drive & Display Show at the Salinas Amtrak Station to celebrate National Drive Electric Week on Sunday October 1st, 2023. This FREE event raises awareness of the many benefits of driving plug-in electric cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more.  With both English and Spanish speaking EV experts available to help, attendees will be able to test drive the latest electric vehicles, peruse a variety of EV cars on display, talk to EV owners, test ride electric bicycles, and engage with local businesses. 

EVENT ACTIVITIES: 

TEST DRIVES

Drop-ins are welcome or Pre-Sign Up for a test drive starting September 15th: https://evsforeveryone.org/salinas-ndew

EV SHOWCASE

Electric vehicles showcase of up to 20 different electric cars, trucks, and motorcycles, with local EV owners on hand to share their driving experiences and all answer your questions about charging, range, maintenance, and vehicle prices.  

KIDS FUN ZONE

Fused Learning will have interactive, hands-on environmental science and art based activities with fun take home prizes!

EXHIBITORS

Engage and learn from a wide array of environmentally friendly community organizations who will be exhibiting.

LEARN ABOUT EV BENEFITS

Experts and resources on hand to learn about EV financial incentives, including federal, state, local rebates, and PG&E’s Pre-Owned Rebate! Get all your EV questions answered in one-stop. Learn how to signup for free 1:1 EV Purchase Guidance through EVs for Everyone.org

PRIZES AND E-BIKE DRAWING

Get your Passport to Electrification – Build knowledge while earning passport stamps from talking with community exhibitors or participating in an activity. Adults who get 3 Passport Stamps will be entered for a chance to win a NEW e-bike! Passport stamps are earned easily by taking a test drive, e-bike test ride, talking with an EV Owner or community organization onsite.  

FOOD TRUCK TACOS

Enjoy the best tacos in Salinas from SABOR Latin Fusion!

EVENT SPONSORS

Local Sponsors: Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD), Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce, General Motors, ElectricForAll by Veloz, Access Clean California, As Seen On EV powered by Electrify America, and PG&E.

National Drive Electric Week is presented by Plug In America, Sierra Club, and Electric Vehicle Association

NDEW National Platinum Sponsors: 

Nissan LEAF® & Nissan ARIYA® Exclusive Automotive Sponsor