National Drive Electric Week
NDEW Salinas EV Ride, Drive, & Display Show
Salinas, CA
Oct 01, 2023
NDEW Salinas EV Ride, Drive, & Display Show
Salinas, CA
Oct 01, 2023
| Day: | Sunday, October 1, 2023 NOTE: this event has already happened, find current-year events on the Attend page. |
| Time: | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm PDT |
| Location: | Salinas Amtrak Station 11 Station Place Salinas, CA 93901 |
Event Report
- 2023 Tesla Model 3 and three 2023 Tesla Model Y's provided by Tesla of Palo Alto
- 2023 BMW iX provided by BMW of Monterey
- 2023 Toyota bZ4X and 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime provided by Toyota Salinas
- 2023 Chrysler Pacifica PHEV and 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe provided by MY Jeep Chrysler Dodge RAM
- 2023 Kia EV6, 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV, 2023 Nissan LEAF, and 2023 Nissan Ariya provided by MY Nissan/Kia
- 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV provided by MY Chevrolet
- 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-e and 2023 Ford Cargo E Transit Van provided by Salinas Valley Ford
- 2023 VW ID.4 provided by Cardinale VW
- 2023 Mazda CX-90 PHEV provided by Cardinale Mazda
- and additional EVs available for test rides including 2 Ford F-150 Lightnings brought by citizen EV owners and 3 retrofitted EVs provided by TrajectoryEV
- Arcimoto Deliverator
- 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV
- 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- 2017 Ford C-Max Energi
- 2017 Fiat 500e
- 2023 Mini Cooper SE
- 2015 BMW I3
- 2022 Tesla Model Y
- Ford F-150 Lightning
- Chevy Bolt EV
- 2023 Lucid Air Pure
- Chevy Bolt EV
- 2023 Subaru Solterra
Event Description
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
Wells FargoRegistered Attendees
There are currently 6 attendees registered.
Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend
| Vehicle | Registered |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Bolt | 1 |
| MINI Cooper SE Hardtop 2 Door | 1 |
| 2 Models | 2 |
Registered attendees report 31,000 electric miles driven.
