Test drive a broad range of EVs, from economy EVs to luxury and performance models from many brands. We'll publish the list of vehicles here when we get confirmations closer to the event. There's no better way to get the EV experience than actually driving the vehicles that you are considering from all the different manufacturers on the same route and on the same day. Take your time looking over the display models. Then talk with real owners and get their insights from daily use for years of those models. 

The Oregon Electric Vehicle Association puts on Test Drive and Information Expo events twice a year, celebrating Drive Electric Earth Month in the spring and National Drive Electric Month in the fall,  to help you find the best EV for you. For the latest update of the available test drive vehicles, go to the OEVA website Events page. There you can also find out about our other EV meetings, events and activities for the EV community. There is also an OEVA website Cars page  with datasheets for all EVs available in the US.

Adjacent to the Test Drive area, local dealers display new vehicles for your inspection. Complementing the test drives, which give you the driving experience, the new vehicles on static display give you the opportunity to look them over in detail. Take your time to check out them out and ask the dealer representatives questions. They can answer questions on specs and availability and pricing. But to really know what it is like to own and use the vehicle on a daily basis, you need to talk to real owners.

Ah, the heart and soul of the OEVA! Owners showing their personal cars, answering guest questions from their real lived experience. For our guests, you can learn what it's like to live with an EV as a daily driver and for cross-country road trips. Ask nicely and they're generally happy to invite you sit in their vehicle while they describe and show you everything you want to know about living with that EV. And for owners, every OEVA event is a great opportunity to share in the camaraderie of the EV community, inclusive of all Makes and Models.

The Daimler Headquarters building south of the outdoor event space has state of the art multimedia meeting spaces, and we're making use of them for presentations on topics for people new to EVs, as well as for experienced EV owners looking to learn more. Some things are best experienced, so we have test drives. Some things are best shown in the vehicle by a patient owner who has real world experience with the EV, so we many EV owner volunteers displaying their vehicles and answering your questions. But some topics are best explained in a presentation with photos and graphics. The talks listed below are planned, but the schedule hasn't been set yet. To check out the latest presentation schedule, go to the OEVA website Events page.

These labors of love are magnificent one-of-a-kind creations, starting with a gas vehicle and transforming it for the fuel of the 21st Century. Curious about what it takes, or are you looking to create your own special vehicle? People who have done it are there to answer all your questions, and show you the meticulous work they've done. And if you're interested in Gas to EV conversions, don't miss Summer Schneider's presentation about converting his gas Fiat 600 to electric drive.

It looks like this time around our friends at the WAAAM museum probably won't be able to bring their 1914 Detroit Electric to the event, but OEVA member Myles T. will display his 1910 Milburn Light Electric. It's remarkable how long electric cars have been around, and amazing how far the technology has come in 115 years!

See the huge and hugely impressive eCascadia and eM2 at their native home. Our deepest thanks to Daimler Truck North America for hosting the Test Drive and Information Expo.

We have two great on-site food carts for the event, Getta Gyro and Richi's Tacos. As a special Thank-You for attending the event, the OEVA will give up to 400 guests a $10 discount coupon for purchasing food from the on-site food trucks. And for the people who help put on the event an even better deal: The EV owners who display their vehicle and answer questions in the Owner Display Vehicles and Conversion Vehicles areas, the volunteers whose efforts make the event go smoothly, Keynote presenters, and sponsor and dealer staff, the OEVA will provide coupons to comp selected meals including a drink. Such a deal!