National Drive Electric Week
Tri-Cities Electric Vehicle Show at the REACH Museum
Richland, WA
Sep 28, 2024

Event Report

The weather and venue were great this year, and the participants enjoyed a relaxing day sharing experiences with each other and visitors.  New EV owners were able to get helpful tips from experienced owners and visitors were able to get straight answers from experienced EV owners.  An information kiosk with posters and handouts offered information on EV design features and performance, EV charging infrastructure, and EV incentives to interested visitors.  Demonstration rides and drives were given.  We had a total of 24 vehicles at the show, with 19 models from 10 manufacturers including Tesla, GM, Ford, Rivian, Sondors, Nissan, Toyota, Kia, BMW, and Volkswagen.  The types of vehicles in the show included BEVs, PHEVs and an electric motorcycle.  Three area dealerships brought 7 vehicles.  A few participants displayed vehicles in the show which had not been registered for the show, but these were great last-minute additions!    The most interesting vehicle was probably the 1966 VW Beatle conversion.  The vehicle generating the most excitement was a Hummer EV that demonstrated its crab walk capability while performing maneuvers in the parking lot!    The highlight of the show was a prize drawing at the end of the show for a Wallbox Pulsar Plus 40A wall charger valued at $650, courtesy of Bill Robertson Nissan.  This year's event showcased the growing selection of EVs with advanced features and capability that are now available to the public.   Many thanks go to MCEVA members, Tri-City area EV owners, Bill Robertson Nissan, Overturf Motor Company, and Corwin Ford for enthusiastically showing their vehicles and spending time with visitors.  Special thanks go to Bill Robertson Nissan for providing a free prize drawing for the event and to the REACH Museum for making their facility available and co-hosting this event with Mid-Columbia Electric Vehicle Association. 

photo by: Mid-Columbia Electric Vehicle Association Curious visitors and show participants learn about Hummer EV from the owner.

Event Description

Come learn about the many benefits of driving electric!    Talk to actual EV owners to learn more about their EVs and EV ownership experiences. View cars up close, inside and out, and take test drives.  If you own an EV, bring yours and share your experiences with other EV owners and attendees!  

Learn about: 

• EV tax incentives and rebates

• EV charging infrastructure work being planned

• Why owning or leasing an EV can be a smart investment in the Tri-Cities

• How to discern EV facts from EV hype and misinformation

Fact sheets and other educational materials will be available as handouts.  At the end of the show, there will be a prize drawing for a free Pulsar Plus 40A wall charger courtesy of Bill Robertson Nissan.  This event is being organized by the Mid-Columbia Electric Vehicle Association in cooperation with the REACH Museum and is the National Drive Electric Week event for the Tri-Cities area of Washington.  The show will be in the REACH Museum parking lot and visitors will have access to REACH Museum store, water fountains, and restroom facilities.  

Registered Attendees

There are currently 32 attendees registered.

Expected Display Vehicles

Registered attendees report 332,648 electric miles driven.