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Salem Kicks Gas: A North Shore Electric Vehicle Expo
Salem, MA
Apr 27 2025
Salem Kicks Gas: A North Shore Electric Vehicle Expo
Salem, MA
Apr 27 2025
| Day: | Sunday, April 27, 2025 NOTE: this event has already happened. |
| Time: | 1:00 - 4:00 pm EDT |
| Location: | Salem High School 77 Willson St. Salem, MA 01970 |
Event Report
People either love or hate the Cybertruck, but it was the only one I saw going out for test drives. Not included above, I also feature PEV's at this EVent.- 15 volunteers across three shifts: Set Up, During, and Break Down
- 48 exhibitors including dealerships, owners, PEV people, relevant organizations, and our food vendor.
- 29 cars and trucks showcased
- Of those, 5 vehicles offered ride-alongs and 9 offered test drives. 8 were dealership vehicles (Kia, Chevy, Hyundai and Tesla) and all dealership vehicles offered test drives. The Cybertruck seemed to be the most popular vehicle to be test driven. I did not bother with signups for test rides/drives as it has never been a capacity issue in the past, and it was not this time either.
- Unfortunately, the only vehicle I saw going out for test drives, and the only survey respondent who indicated they actually gave test drives/rides, was the Cybertruck. I would LOVE to know how to encourage more test rides/drives since I only see a few of them happening in general.
- At least 15 unicycles, skateboards and OneWheels courtesy of Boston PEV
- 3 e-bikes
- 1 scooter (belongs to a City council member, actually)
- A few people test rode bikes and OneWheels
photo by: John Fitzmaurice, Energy New England Rivian R1T, e-bike, and home charging demonstration |
Event Description
NOTE TO EXHIBITORS: We are ALL SET on showcase vehicles! Registrations are now CLOSED. Unless you have something particularly rare or unique, such as a conversion, your registration will be declined. Please don't take this personally; with apologies, this is to avoid excess duplication. You may certainly bring your vehicle and attend the EVent to speak with visitors, however, I may not have space to accommodate your vehicle in the main lot with the others (I do have limited overflow). Thank you.
Thinking of learning more about EV's? Then register to "attend" as a visitor.
You kick gas! Are you curious about electric vehicles (EVs)? Want to check them out in person? Then this is the event for you! Local EV dealerships and car owners, as well as bicycle shops and electric bike/scooter owners, will be showcasing their rides. Bring a helmet! Battery-powered outdoor equipment will also be featured. Come ride or drive with us!
Food will be available for purchase and beverages provided. Bring your reusable water bottle!
Please sign up, or feel free to email/call/text Stacy with any questions: [email protected], (978) 333-0971
Additional details and a final list of showcase vehicles will be added later this week.
EV and PEV (Personal Electric Vehicle) Owners: We are full up. All I need are some additional helmets to lend out. Thank you for your interest.
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Registered Attendees
There are currently 86 attendees registered.
Expected Display Vehicles
| Vehicle | Registered |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 8 |
| Tesla Model Y | 3 |
| Chevrolet Bolt | 2 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 2 |
| BMW 330e | 1 |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | 1 |
| Chevrolet Bolt EUV | 1 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 1 |
| Chevrolet Volt | 1 |
| E-Scooter | 1 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 1 |
| Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid | 1 |
| Ioniq Electric | 1 |
| MINI Cooper SE Hardtop 2 Door | 1 |
| Mini Countryman SE | 1 |
| Nissan Ariya | 1 |
| Nissan LEAF | 1 |
| Porsche Taycan | 1 |
| Rivian R1T | 1 |
| Tesla Cybertruck | 1 |
| Toyota RAV4 Prime 4WD/AWD | 1 |
| Volvo C40 Recharge | 1 |
| 22 Models | 33 |
Registered attendees report 989,754 electric miles driven.
