National Drive Electric Week
Knoxville Drive Electric Festival
Knoxville, TN
Sep 28, 2024
Knoxville Drive Electric Festival
Knoxville, TN
Sep 28, 2024
| Day: | Saturday, September 28, 2024 |
| Time: | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT |
| Location: | Pellissippi State Community College 10915 Hardin Valley Road Knoxville, TN 37933-0990 |
National Drive Electric Week
2024 Knoxville Drive Electric Festival
Knoxville, TN
Sep 28, 2024
Photo by East Tennessee Clean Fuels
The Knoxville Electric Vehicle Association (KEVA), Pellissippi State Community College (PSCC), and Drive Electric Tennessee (DET) are working to make the 2024 Knoxville Drive Electric Festival bigger and better. All activities -- vehicles on display, ride and drives, vendors, etc. -- will be held on the PSCC Hardin Valley (Main) Campus at 10915 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville. The 2022 and 2023 Festivals were among the largest National Drive Electric Week events in North America (out of about 300 each year), with over 120 EVs representing 40 different models. LET'S DO IT AGAIN IN 2024! Here are quick tours of the 2022 Festival and the 2023 Festival.
Why You Should Come
- Check out many different EVs in ONE LOCATION.
- DRIVE a lot of EVs in ONE LOCATION.
- TALK to many owners of EVs in ONE LOCATION.
- LIVE MUSIC, FOOD, FACE PAINTING, & KIDZ ZONE.
Attend As A Guest
- WE WANT YOU! (to sign up) to check out the latest EVs!
- Enjoy the largest EV show in the Southeast and beyond. Talk with EV owners and check our their cool rides in the huge Show section. Our ever-growing registration list of EV models is at the bottom of this page. Scroll down and check it out!
- Head to our Ride & Drive section to test drive (or ride) a variety of EVs.
- Check out the EV conversions and business-wrapped EVs section.
- Find other fun things to see!
- Listen to some great live music! Our stage is powered by a Ford F-150 Lightning courtesy of Ted Russell Ford Knoxville.
- Eat yummy foods.
- Stroll down Electric Avenue and visit with local businesses and non-profits who share your interest in sustainability.
- Register here to ATTEND.
Photo by East Tennessee Clean Fuels
Come Show Your Car
- WE WANT YOU! (to sign up) if you have a plug-in hybrid or fully electric EV. Have more than one EV? Bring them all (just register each one with a different e-mail). ICE to EV conversions and other variations are welcome to sign up too.
- Bring your e-bikes, e-scooters, and one-wheels. Zip around our huge ZOOM Zone.
- KEVA IS PUTTING TOGETHER THE LARGEST GATHERING OF EVS AND THEIR OWNERS. LET'S JAM THE 1000 SPACE PARKING LOT!
- While displaying your ride, take time to wander around and enjoy everything that's going on.
- Register here to PARTICIPATE.
The Photo Zone
Lots of vehicles that plug-in!
Guests at the 2023 Knoxville Drive Electric Festival talking with the owner of this Rivian R1S.
Photos from the 2023 Knoxville Drive Electric Festival
How Can All This Be Possible?
KEVA would like to thank our wonderful supporters for helping with the cost and logistics for the 2023 and 2024 Knoxville Drive Electric Festivals & beyond:
EVolution REVolution
- Pellissippi State Community College. THANK YOU for sharing your beautiful campus!
- Drive Electric Tennessee. Promoting adoption of Electric Vehicles in Tennessee through locally tailored outreach programs.
- Grayson BMW. Grayson BMW has been serving the greater Knoxville area since 1978. Our motto is "A Name You Can Trust," and we meet customers' expectations by offering a friendly and knowledgeable experience.
Driving Force
- Ted Russell Ford Knoxville. Ted Russell Ford merges cutting-edge technology with the thrill of the open road, crafting a personalized electric vehicle (EV) journey just for you. Enjoy a comprehensive 60-minute test drive guided by our knowledgeable EV specialists, who will thoroughly walk you through each feature and benefit. Immerse yourself in the innovative realm of electric vehicles and familiarize yourself with notable highlights, including the innovative BlueCruise system, the extensive Ford BlueOval™, Charge Network, the user-friendly FordPass® App, and the most recent Ford Power Up Software Updates. Stepping into the future goes beyond simply updating your vehicle; it's about adopting a new driving approach. Transitioning from traditional gasoline cars to Electric Vehicles (EVs) brings many revolutionary benefits. At Ted Russell Ford, we're committed to letting you discover these advantages up close.
Fast Charging
- Beaty Chevrolet. Family owned and operated for over 90 years.
- Cadillac of Knoxville. Cadillac of Knoxville is proud to be partnering with the Knoxville Electric Vehicle Association. Cadillac has a rich history with more than a century of automotive excellence and innovation. We are locally owned and are excited to enter the EV world with Cadillac’s 1st offering…the all new LYRIQ!
- Mercedes Benz of Knoxville. Mercedes of Knoxville is proud to offer a line up of new EVs such as the EQS and the EQB. Come by to test drive them today!
- Rice GMC. Family Owned & Operated Since 1957.
- Knox Details Automotive Salon. Ceramic coating, tinting, & PPF.
- Dennis Gabriel Green CPA (Email: dengreencpa@yahoo.com)
- Stinnett Collision is a third-generation family-owned and operated collision center serving the greater Knoxville area since 1965. Our goal is to provide a safe and proper repair with integrity and 100% customer satisfaction. As one of the few Tesla-certified and Rivian-certified collision centers in the area, we are excited to be focusing on EV’s and certified by the following manufacturers: Tesla, Rivian, Honda, Acura, Nissan, Subaru, Kia, Infiniti, Hyundai, Fiat Chrysler and General Motors.
Plugging In
Pedego Knoxville. By always putting our customers first, Pedego Electric Bikes aims to offer the highest quality, and best service, to our growing community of bike lovers. With a network of more than 220 locally-owned stores, this country-wide presence is the means to make ebikes easy to use and fun to ride for all.
Pedego Knoxville is a locally-owned store where you’ll be treated like family. We put our hearts into helping you find the perfect electric bike and get the most out of it for many years to come.
- eMoto Powersports. At eMoto Powersports, we are excited to offer you the chance to rent the highest performance electric motorcycles at the Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, one of the most scenic and thrilling motorcycle destinations in the world. In our opinion, there's no better way to experience the area scenery than on an electric motorcycle.
For information on KEVA's sponsorship program, email Knoxville.ev.club@gmail.com.\
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Registered Attendees
There are currently 165 attendees registered.
Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend
| Vehicle | Registered |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 8 |
| Tesla Model Y | 8 |
| Chevrolet Bolt | 4 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 4 |
| Chevrolet Volt | 3 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 2 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 2 |
| Jeep Wrangler 4xe | 2 |
| Porsche Taycan | 2 |
| Zero Motorcycle | 2 |
| BMW i4 | 1 |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | 1 |
| Energica Eva | 1 |
| Fiat 500e | 1 |
| Ford Fusion Energi | 1 |
| Ford Transit Connect Electric | 1 |
| GMC Hummer EV Pickup | 1 |
| GMC Sierra EV Denali | 1 |
| Kia EV6 | 1 |
| Kia Niro Electric | 1 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV | 1 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 Plus | 1 |
| Nissan Leaf (2018+) | 1 |
| Rivian R1S | 1 |
| Rivian R1T | 1 |
| Tesla Cybertruck | 1 |
| Tesla Model S | 1 |
| Tesla Model X | 1 |
| Toyota Prius Prime | 1 |
| 29 Models | 56 |
Registered attendees report 1,688,905 electric miles driven.
