Drive Electric Earth Month
Oregon Electric Vehicle Association (OEVA) Test Drive & Information Expo
Portland, OR
Apr 27, 2025
Oregon Electric Vehicle Association (OEVA) Test Drive & Information Expo
Portland, OR
Apr 27, 2025
Day: | Sunday, April 27, 2025 |
Time: | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm PDT |
Location: | Daimler Truck North America Headquarters Campus Guest Parking: 4085 N Anchor St. Event Site: 4555 N Channel Ave Portland, OR 97208 |
2025 Drive Electric Earth Month Oregon Electric Vehicle Association
Test Drive & Information Expo
Test Drive A Broad Range of EVs
Test drive a broad range of EVs, from economy EVs to the performance-luxury Polestar 3, from the extremely capable Ford F150 Lightning to the alien-technology Tesla Cybertruck. We've already confirmed a wide range of models for you to test drive from Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Polestar, Tesla, Volkswagen, Volvo, and we're in the process of adding more!
There's no better way to get the EV experience than actually driving
the vehicles that you are considering from 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 of those models for years.
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 Week 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.
New Vehicle Display
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.
Owner Display Vehicles: Real Owners, Real Experience, Real Answers
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.
Keynote Presentations from EV Experts
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 have scores of EV owner volunteers displaying their vehicles. But
some topics, like EV Purchase Incentives, or EV Charging Tips, or Stress-Free Long Distance EV Travel, are best explained in a presentation with photos and graphics. To check out the latest presentation schedule, go to the OEVA website Events page. The Preliminary Schedule is below:
Presentations Preliminary Schedule
Time Subject 11:00-11:30am Subjects and Presenters will be scheduled closer to the event
11:30am-12:00pm
12:00-12:30pm
12:30-1:00pm
1:00-1:30pm
1:30-2:00pm
2:00-2:30pm
2:30-3:00pm
Gas to EV Conversions
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.
1914 Detroit Electric Rides
Volunteers from the Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum
(WAAAM) in Hood River (an excellent museum, we highly recommend!) give
free rides in their antique “parlor room on wheels,” steering and
controlling the speed with tillers while beguiling you with the story of
this 110-year-old EV technology. Check out the built-in bud vase in the
photo above. It’s an absolute hoot, that you won’t soon forget!
Freightliner eCascadia
See the huge and hugely impressive eCascadia at its native home. Our deepest thanks to Daimler Truck North America for hosting the Test Drive and Information Expo.
Food Truck Details! Discount Coupons!
We have confirmed two great 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 at the event. 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, WAAAM volunteers, and dealer staff, the OEVA will
provide coupons to comp their entree and drink.
About the Oregon Electric Vehicle Association
The
OEVA is the Portland metro area chapter of the Electric Vehicle
Association. We're a nonprofit (501(c)(3) tax exempt) all-volunteer
group of EV owners and enthusiasts sharing our real-world experience of
EV ownership. We hold monthly meetings at EV businesses in the Portland
area, where we learn more about EVs, share information, and through our
meetings and activities we help build a community of EV owners of all
Makes and Models. Find out about us at our website, www.OEVA.org.
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