Drive Electric Earth Month
DRIVE Electric Arizona Phoenix Ride & Drive
Phoenix, AZ
Apr 19 2025
DRIVE Electric Arizona Phoenix Ride & Drive
Phoenix, AZ
Apr 19 2025
| Day: | Saturday, April 19, 2025 NOTE: this event has already happened. |
| Time: | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm MST |
| Location: | South Mountain Community College 7050 S 24th St South Parking Lot Phoenix, AZ 85042 |
Event Report
🌟 Phoenix EV Ride and Drive: A Huge Success! 🚗⚡
What a fantastic day for clean transportation in South Phoenix! This was our first time hosting a Ride and Drive in this area—and the turnout was incredible. Over 200 test drives, 38 electric vehicles on-site, and 21 available to drive, including the crowd-favorite surf-themed Volkswagen ID.BUZZ! 🌊🚌
🎉 Congratulations to
everyone who made it happen!
Huge thanks to our organizing partners: DRIVE Electric Arizona, City of
Phoenix, SRP, and Valley of the Sun Clean Cities Coalition for
bringing this opportunity to the community.
👏 We also appreciate the support of our amazing vendors and partners:
• Plug In America
• San Tan Ford
• ELAINE Transportation
• City of Phoenix Office of Sustainability
• Tiger Mountain Foundation
• Shining Light Foundation
• APS
• Courtesy Chevrolet
• Courtesy Polestar
• Courtesy Volvo
• City of Phoenix Water Services Department
• South Mountain Community Library
• ICF / SRP HEA
• Trees Matter
• Our World Energy
• Roll & Charge
A special thank you to Ohmmu Energy for driving down from Prescott to share their Hummer EV for drives!
photo by: Shaun Barnette Attendees line up to register for a drive in an electric vehicle! |
Event Description
🚗⚡ FREE EVENT! EXCITING NEW VENUE! ⚡🚗
South Mountain Community College – Electrifying Ride & Drive Experience!
❓Ever wanted to test
drive an electric vehicle? THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU!
❓Already an EV owner and
want to offer test drives or display your car? THIS EVENT
IS FOR YOU, TOO!
❓Are you part of an organization
that supports EV adoption? Sign up to TABLE WITH US!
Join South Mountain Community College, City of Phoenix, Salt River Project (SRP), DRIVE Electric Arizona, Valley of the Sun EVA, and Valley of the Sun Clean Cities Coalition for an electrifying, hands-on EV experience!
📅 Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: South Mountain Community College
🚙 Ride or Drive an EV! Experience the thrill of electric driving firsthand on a 4-mile route!
🔋 Meet Real EV Owners – Get honest insights from those who drive electric every day.
⚡ Discover the Savings – Learn how EVs can save you $2,500/year on fuel (or drive for FREE with solar!).
🛠️ No More Maintenance Hassles – Say goodbye to oil changes, transmissions, and fuel system repairs!
🌱 Sustainability in Action – Explore how EVs contribute to a cleaner, greener future.
How to Participate:
✅ RSVP to ride or drive an EV or check out the display vehicles.
✅ RSVP as a volunteer vehicle owner to showcase your EV or offer test drives.
✅ RSVP to exhibit as a car dealer, vendor, or organization promoting EV adoption.
IMPORTANT: To drive, you must bring a valid driver’s license and sign an electronic waiver (passengers must also sign).
📢 Spots are limited – REGISTER NOW! (Registration does not guarantee a ride or drive in any vehicle.)
We look forward to seeing you there for an exciting day of EV fun! 🚗⚡♻️
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Registered Attendees
There are currently 233 attendees registered.
Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend
| Vehicle | Registered |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 7 |
| Chevrolet Bolt | 5 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 5 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 4 |
| Nissan LEAF | 4 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 4 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 3 |
| Polestar 2 | 3 |
| BMW i4 | 2 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 2 |
| Kia EV6 | 2 |
| Lucid Air | 2 |
| Nissan Ariya | 2 |
| Rivian R1T | 2 |
| Tesla Model X | 2 |
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 1 |
| Chevrolet Bolt EUV | 1 |
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | 1 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 1 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 1 |
| Lincoln Corsair AWD PHEV | 1 |
| Polestar 3 | 1 |
| Rivian R1S | 1 |
| Subaru Solterra | 1 |
| Tesla Cybertruck | 1 |
| Tesla Model S | 1 |
| Volkswagen ID.BUZZ | 1 |
| Volvo EX90 | 1 |
| 28 Models | 62 |
Registered attendees report 2,658,694 electric miles driven.
