Drive Electric Earth Month
Tri-Cities Earth Day EV Showcase at the REACH Museum
Richland, WA
Apr 18 2026

Event Report

This Tri-Cities Earth Day EV Showcase at the REACH Museum was hosted by Mid-Columbia Electric Vehicle Association in partnership with the REACH Museum and was part of the larger Tri-Cities Earth Month celebration at the REACH Museum with over 50 exhibitors drawing over 1000 visitors.  Enthusiastic EV owners, curious visitors, and great weather made for an enjoyable afternoon. We had a great line up of 25 vehicles that included an electric motorcycle, 23 BEVs, and 1 PHEV.  More than 11 manufacturers were represented in 20 different models.  Vehicles that generated interest from visitors and fellow EV owners included the Rivian R1S and R1T vehicles as well as a Volkswagen ID.Buzz.   Also of interest was an electric bus provided by Ben Franklin Transit that was on display immediately adjacent to the EV show.  An information kiosk staffed by Mid-Columbia EVA volunteers included informational handouts on charging infrastructure, tax incentives, EV specifications, and posters with EV FAQs and technical data on cost savings and achievable GHG reductions in eastern Washington. Mid-Columbia EVA would like to thank Polestar Portland for bringing their Polestar 4 all the way from Portland!  We would also like to thank Overturf Motors for bringing out a VW ID.Buzz, a VW ID.4 and a Kia EV9 for this show as well as being regular supporters of our events over the years.  We also would like to thank Energy Northwest for participating with their own booth with information on EVITA and charging station buildout projects they are managing across the state.  Most importantly, we thank the REACH Museum for providing a great venue, for publicizing this event and for helping to make it a great success.  And last but not least, thank you to the many EV owners who brought their EVs and spent the afternoon sharing their experiences with visitors and fellow EV owners.  Photos of the event can be event can be viewed on the Mid-Columbia EVA Facebook page at  https://www.facebook.com/plugintricities   

photo by: Mid-Columbia EVA Tri-Cities Earth Day EV Showcase at the REACH Museum April 18, 2026

Event Description

Come view EVs up close and talk to actual EV owners about their experiences owning and driving EVs. Take a demo drive!  If you already own an EV, bring yours and share your experiences (please register above - space is limited). Electric vehicles of all types and manufacturers are welcome, including e-bikes, e-trikes, and e-motorcycles.  Meet your fellow EV owners and members of Mid-Columbia Electric Vehicle Association. Talk to representatives from Energy Northwest / EVITA, and area EV dealerships. Fact sheets about EVs, federal, state and local incentives, and state/local charging infrastructure buildout will be available. 

This DEEM 2026 event is being hosted by Mid-Columbia Electric Vehicle Association. We're part of the family friendly 2026 Tri-Cities Earth Day Celebration at the REACH Museum with food trucks, music, insightful talks, youth activities, and myriad opportunities to connect with the community and promote environmental awareness. The EVs and DEEM booth will be in the visitor parking lot in front of the REACH Museum.  

You can find out more about Mid-Columbia Electric Vehicle Association at https://www.facebook.com/plugintricities   

You can find out more about Tri-Cities Earth Day 2026 at https://visitthereach.us/tri-cities-earth-day/     

Registered Attendees

There are currently 25 attendees registered.

Expected Display Vehicles

Registered attendees report 626,500 electric miles driven.