National Drive Electric Week
Rocky Mountain Power Electrification and EV Car Show
Salt Lake City, UT
Sep 28, 2023
Rocky Mountain Power Electrification and EV Car Show
Salt Lake City, UT
Sep 28, 2023
| Day: | Thursday, September 28, 2023 NOTE: this event has already happened, find current-year events on the Attend page. |
| Time: | 11:00 am - 1:30 pm MDT |
| Location: | Rocky Mountain Power (parking lot) 1407 W. North Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84116 |
Event Report
Rocky Mountain Power Highlights Electrification's Future During National Drive Electric Week
Thanks to all who joined us at Rocky Mountain Power's EV and electrification showcase during National Drive Electric Week! More than 400 attendees got to experience the latest in electric cars, motorcycles, e-bikes, and clean-powered heavy machinery, showing off the latest in sustainable transportation.
SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall and Rocky Mountain Power CEO Gary Hoogeveen shared remarks and a collective commitment to electrification and a sustainable future. Rocky Mountain Power remains at the forefront of the EV transition, while Mayor Mendenhall highlighted the crucial role of community collaboration in fostering a greener, more sustainable Salt Lake City.
We appreciated the enthusiastic fifth graders from Washington Elementary who got to experience hands-on learning with the USU ASPIRE Center and Breathe Utah.
Thanks to the major contributors who displayed their exciting electric solutions, including Wheeler Machinery, Lion Energy, Charged Cycleworks, Serial 1, Blue Planet Lawn, EV Auto, Mats for That, Salt Lake E-bikes, Salt Cycles, and Electrify America. Rocky Mountain Power's Blue Sky and Wattsmart introduced attendees to their sustainability initiatives, while Utah Power Credit Union provided insights into financial incentives for prospective EV buyers. Organizations like Utah's DEQ/DAQ, SLCO DAQ, and Breathe Utah reinforced the importance of electrification.
A big thank you from Rocky Mountain Power to everyone who participated!
photo by: Rocky Mountain Power Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall stands in front of a Rivian R1T that pulls a trailer with electric lawn care tools for Blue Sky Lawn. |
Event Description
Rocky Mountain Power, in collaboration with Utah electric vehicle drivers, is hosting an Electric Vehicle Car Show to highlight the latest in EV technology, share experiences, and celebrate both National Drive Electric Week and RMP’s initiatives to promote EV adoption in Utah.
Now is the perfect time to go electric! Discover federal, state, and local incentives for electric vehicle adoption, learn about the growing charging infrastructure, and check out the wide range of EVs available. More and more Utahns are driving electric and saving money!
Rocky Mountain Power invites the media and the public to explore some of the newest EVs on the market. These include the best-selling Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian RT1 and R1S, Hyundai Ioniq 6, BMW i4, Polestar 2, Mini Cooper Electric, and models from Tesla, Toyota, Chevrolet, Nissan, and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with industry experts on topics such as EV adoption, charging, technology trends, and incentives.
The event will also feature food trucks, prize drawings, eBike demonstrations, and more!
Registered Attendees
There are currently 64 attendees registered.
Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend
| Vehicle | Registered |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 6 |
| Tesla Model Y | 6 |
| Chevrolet Bolt | 2 |
| Nissan Leaf (2011-2017) | 2 |
| Rivian R1S | 2 |
| Tesla Model S | 2 |
| Audi e-tron | 1 |
| Chevrolet Volt | 1 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 1 |
| Rivian EDV | 1 |
| Toyota Prius Prime | 1 |
| 11 Models | 25 |
Registered attendees report 531,378 electric miles driven.
