Drive Electric Earth Month
Cupertino Earth and Arbor Day Festival - Drive Electric Earth Month
Cupertino, CA
Apr 05 2025
| Day: |
Saturday, April 5, 2025
NOTE: this event has already happened. |
| Time: |
10:00 am - 3:00 pm PDT |
| Location: |
Cupertino Library Field
10800 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA
95014
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Event Report
Cupertino 2025 Earth Day (DEEM event 4666)
Our Electric Vehicle Association - Silicon Valley Chapter had an information booth and several electric vehicles on display at the Cupertino Earth Day event on Saturday April 5, 2025. We were one of over 70 exhibitors at this annual event that typically draws up to 5,000 attendees to a park adjacent to the city library.
We gave small toy cars away to children, which was very popular at this family oriented event.
Our display area was adjacent to a couple of large solar powered BEAM EV charging stations at the edge of the event space which were used to charge two of the electric vehicles we brought.
We had 11 electric vehicles on display. One of them was a Tesla Cybertruck provided by the Sunnyvale Tesla store. The remaining EVs were personal vehicles with their owners available to answer any questions that the attendees had.
The owner of the Rivian electric pickup truck also brought his solar trailer which was used to power the sound system at the entertainment stage.
There is a link below to a video of our EV display and information booth showing the toy cars we gave away. The name of the video file is: EAASV-EV-display.mp4
Two of the EV owners had to leave early and two other EVs took their place after the video was taken. One of them was a Lotus Elise EV conversion while the other one was a BMW I4 EV. These two EVs are not in the video, however they are shown in some photos at the link below.
There is also a video of the Solar trailer that powered the sound stage along with a close up photo of that trailer. The Rivian R1T owner towed the folding Solar Trailer from Mountain View to the event.
The event was a huge success and we gave away a lot of toy cars and had many pleasant conversations with the attendees answering their questions about EVs and charging.
Here is a list of the 11 EVs we had on display.
1. 1953 Studebaker Champion EV Conversion by EAASV Vice President George Stuckert
2. 2024 Volkswagen ID.4
3. 2025 Tesla Cybertruck provided by the Sunnyvale Tesla store
4. 2024 Kia EV6 leased by EAASV President Jerry Pohorsky
5. 2022 Rivian R1T EV pickup truck
6. 2022 Hyundai Kona EV
7. 2019 Smart for Two compact EV that was sold at a Mercedes Benz dealer in San Jose
8. 2019 Nissan LEAF owned by our EAASV Treasurer Ben White
9. 2017 Chevrolet Volt Plug-in Hybrid EV
10. Lotus Elise EV conversion that used the same components as the Studebaker EV conversion
11. BMW I4 - This EV looks like a regular BMW gas sedan - hard to tell it's an EV (has no tailpipe)
Below is a link to the Google drive where the photos and videos can be viewed or downloaded.
Double click on the file names in the Google Drive folder to view each photo or video.
photo by: Jerry Pohorsky -Electric Vehicle Association - Silicon Valley Chapter President eaasv.org
Silicon Valley EVA info booth with DEEM poster.
Ethan Lipman displayed his 2017 Chevy Volt - not pictured here
Vehicles Front to back VW ID.BUZZ, Rivian R1T, Folding Solar Trailer charging the R1T
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More photos from this event.
Event Description
Join us for the Earth and Arbor Day Festival on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Cupertino Library Field. This incredible event celebrates our planet and the importance of trees in a fun and interactive way.
The festival kicks off at 11:00 AM and promises a day full of exciting activities, educational exhibits, and community engagement. Whether you're an environmental enthusiast, a nature lover, or simply curious about sustainability, this event is perfect for everyone.
At the Earth and Arbor Day Festival, you'll have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and organizations who share a passion for preserving our environment. Discover innovative green initiatives, learn about local conservation efforts, and explore various ways to make a positive impact on our planet.
Throughout the day, there will be engaging workshops, captivating presentations, and interactive demonstrations. You can also enjoy live music performances, delicious food trucks, and a vibrant marketplace featuring eco-friendly products and services.
Registered Attendees
There are currently 9 attendees registered.
Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend
| Hyundai KONA Electric |
1 |
| Nissan LEAF |
1 |
| Rivian R1T |
1 |
| Smart fortwo electric drive |
1 |
| Tesla Cybertruck |
1 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 |
1 |
| 6 Models |
6 |
Registered attendees report 515,300 electric miles driven.
