Drive Electric Event
Penfield EV Car Show and Arbor Day Celebration
Penfield, NY
May 02 2026
Penfield EV Car Show and Arbor Day Celebration
Penfield, NY
May 02 2026
| Day: | Saturday, May 2, 2026 NOTE: this event has already happened. |
| Time: | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT |
| Location: | Penfield Community Center 1985 Baird Rd Penfield, NY 14526 |
Event Report
On May 2nd, the Penfield Community Center hosted the annual Drive Electric Earth Month event. The event was also a combination Arbor Day and Earth Day celebration with the Town of Penfield, with organizations on site to give away native tree plantings and seed packets. This year we moved it to early May to try for better weather but it was still chilly.
Penfield’s annual event began back in 2012, where the first EV charging station in Monroe County was unveiled. Since its humble beginnings with just a handful of cars, Penfield’s EV car show has grown into a significant display of all things electric, including school buses, electric utility vans, e-bikes, and electric lawn equipment!
There was something for everyone at the event. In total, 94 EV owners registered to showcase their vehicles, which ranged from a vintage Volkswagen Beetle with a converted electric engine, to a variety of models from well-known brands like Rivian, Chevy, Ford, Volvo, Toyota, Kia, Hyundai, Mercedes, etc. With over 2.5 million vehicle miles driven by registered EV owners at the time of registration, visitors had access to some of the most knowledgeable members of the local EV community.
In addition, a handful of auto dealers were on-hand to highlight the various EV models available for purchase in the Rochester area. Dealers noted that public sentiment has continued to change over the years, whereas visitors to past shows were more likely to express concerns or skepticism, now they are more likely to ask questions about selecting the make and model that best suits a customer’s needs, especially as gasoline prices continue to go up.
Adding to the lineup were electric engines large and small. Greenworks and Stihl showed that landscaping and construction also have a role to play in reducing emissions from the equipment they rely on for daily tasks. They had zero emission electric ride-on mowers, walk-behind mowers, leaf blowers and other garden care devices including electric winter equipment. Blue Bird Buses tabled and talked about the Penfield CSD EV bus at the show and their other models.
Rounding out the wide range of organizations and exhibitors were Climate Solutions Accelerator of Genesee Finger Lakes Region, Citizens Climate Lobby, Monroe County DES to show off the County's Climate Action Plan, The Town of Penfield with Barton and Loguidice to show and talk about the plan for Penfield Forward: Tomorrow's Town Spaces.
photo by: Igor Orlovich A shot of the personal vehicles that were on display to compare and contrast. |
Event Description
A number of companies and not-for-profit groups/exhibitors will be present. Participants usually include:
Weiders Ace Hardware Perinton
Notable vehicles usually include: Village of Perry Police Department vehicles, Penfield Central School District EV School Bus, Monroe County RTS Hydrogen-powered Bus, Fairport Electric bucket truck with electric hydraulic power unit, Two VW Bug Conversions, and others.
Event will take place rain or shine! Tabling participants will be moved inside to the Community Room in the event of bad weather.
REGISTRATION TABLE AND EVENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Please RSVP to attend first. Contact event host with questions!
REGISTRATION TABLE AND EVENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Please RSVP to attend first. Contact event host with questions!
Event Area Map:
Charging Station Sandwiches
(High-efficiency builds, fully loaded flavor)
Prepared Hot or cold $8
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"Current"Catch Tuna Brioche
Fresh dill tuna salad , bread and butter pickles , cheddar on soft brioche
Light, clean, and sustainably satisfying -
"Fully Charged" Grilled Cheese - Veg
Mozzarella, cheddar, Swiss & American, Mayo
Maximum melt. Peak performance. -
"Super Charged "Chickpea Salad - VChickpeas, onion, garlic, sweet peppers, fresh dill, vegan mayo, arugula, multi grain bread.
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Green Charge Caprese - Veg
Marinated tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil & arugula
Plant-powered and carbon-conscious -
Torque Turkey Bacon Cheddar
Turkey, cheddar, garlic mayo & bacon
High output. Bold flavor. -
Cranberry Current Turkey
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Turkey, cheddar, cranberry mayo & roasted red peppers
Sweet, smooth balanced energy
Zero Emissions Dogs
$5 or $6 with chili
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Standard Range Dog
Classic Zweigel hot dog
Simple. Reliable. Always ready. -
Supercharged Chili Dog
Loaded with rich bean chili
Fast, bold, and fully loaded -
Zero Emissions Veggie Dog -V
Plant-based dog
Clean fuel, full flavor -
Fully Electric Chili Veggie Dog -V
Veggie dog + bean chili
No emissions. All power.
Cup bean chili: $ 3 V
Homemade cookies: $3
GF bread available upon request . Please add $1
Vegan = V
Vegetarian = Veg
Please let us know of any food allergies before ordering.
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Registered Attendees
There are currently 94 attendees registered.
Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend
| Vehicle | Registered |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 8 |
| Tesla Model Y | 7 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 6 |
| Chevrolet Bolt | 4 |
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 3 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 3 |
| Kia Niro Electric | 3 |
| Chevrolet Bolt EUV | 2 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 2 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 2 |
| Other Plug-In Vehicle | 2 |
| Toyota Plug-in Prius | 2 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 2 |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | 1 |
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | 1 |
| Chevrolet Volt | 1 |
| EV Conversion | 1 |
| Nissan LEAF | 1 |
| Rivian R1T | 1 |
| Tesla Model S | 1 |
| Tesla Model X | 1 |
| Toyota Prius Prime | 1 |
| Toyota RAV4 Prime 4WD/AWD | 1 |
| Toyota bZ4X | 1 |
| 24 Models | 57 |
Registered attendees report 2,532,270 electric miles driven.
