Drive Electric Earth Month
Space Coast Drive Electric Earth Month Event
Melbourne, FL
Apr 19 2025

Event Report

Drive Electric Earth Month 2025 – Event Summary Report

Event Date & Time: Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: American Muscle Car Museum, Melbourne, Florida

Overview:
The Drive Electric Earth Month event held on April 19th was a celebration of electric mobility and environmental awareness, hosted at the stunning American Muscle Car Museum. With a scenic venue and a variety of modern electric vehicles on display, the event drew strong local interest despite competing seasonal factors.

Weather Conditions:
The day featured pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, though moderate winds persisted throughout the afternoon. The breezy conditions did not dampen the enthusiasm of attendees, participants, and vendors.

Attendance & Participation:

·         Registered Attendees: 208

·         Estimated Spectators: Approximately 400

·         Electric Vehicle Models Displayed: 24

·         Automobile Manufacturers Represented: 9

·         Vendor Booths: 7

Ride & Drive Experience:
A highlight of the event was the electric vehicle test ride area, where participants had the opportunity to experience the latest EV models firsthand. Porsche, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz offered 68 combined test rides, drawing continuous interest throughout the event. Lucid Motors also gave 23 test drive/rides.

Public Engagement:
Despite the quality programming and strong local support, attendance was slightly lower than expected. Two key factors contributed to this dip:

·         The event coincided with Easter weekend, which reduced availability for some families.

·         Recent negative media coverage surrounding Elon Musk may have also affected public sentiment and interest in EV-related events.

Conclusion:
Overall, the 2025 Drive Electric Earth Month event was a successful gathering that engaged the community, showcased cutting-edge EV technology, and promoted sustainable transportation. Feedback from attendees and vendors was overwhelmingly positive, and the beautiful setting at the American Muscle Car Museum added a unique charm to the experience. Organizers are looking forward to building on this momentum for future events.

photo by: Bill Bowden A sample of the various electric vehicles on display.

Event Description

Attention all Electric, Plug-in, and Hybrid vehicles.  

The Space Coast Electric Vehicle Association invites you to attend the Drive Electric Earth Month celebration at the beautiful American Muscle Car Museum in Melbourne, Florida.  This event is free and open to the public.  Come see dozens of examples of electric automobiles, motorcycles, and bicycles. You will be able to ask questions about electric vehicles and examine many models.  The event is April 19th, 2025 from 10:00am-2:00pm.  Registration is free. Parking is free. Attendance to the EV event is free. Food and drinks are available to purchase. See below for our charity fundraiser.

Register at: https://driveelectricearthmonth.org/4633

3500 Sarno Road   Melbourne, Florida 32904

The museum is a smoke-free and vapor-free campus. 

Enter via Club 52/Melbourne Greyhound Park entrance of Sarno Rd. west of Wickham Rd.

Saturday, April 19,2025 from 10:00am-2:00pm

Charity Fundraiser Event

We are supporting two charities this year for Florida Tech. 

One, is the radio station WFIT 89.5FM, and the other is the Florida Tech Society of Automotive Engineers.

A donation of $30 per adult (21 and older) or $10 for anyone with a FIT or other college ID/student ID,

and kids are free, get to enter the entire museum with over 450 amazing automobiles.

                

https://spacecoasteva.club/

         

Lucid Motors

   

Melbourne, FL 32934

Registered Attendees

There are currently 208 attendees registered.

Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend

Registered attendees report 3,370,487 electric miles driven.