Drive Electric Event
AustinEV Supporting the Mobility Ecosystem at Earthday ATX
Austin, TX
May 02 2026
AustinEV Supporting the Mobility Ecosystem at Earthday ATX
Austin, TX
May 02 2026
| Day: | Saturday, May 2, 2026 NOTE: this event has already happened. |
| Time: | 12:00 - 5:00 pm CDT |
| Location: | Huston-Tillotson University 900 Chicon St Austin, TX 78702 |
Event Report
The event gave prospective buyers hands-on exposure to a broad mix of electric vehicles, spanning premium offerings as well as more affordable, everyday-driver models. Test drives drew steady interest, but the liveliest discussions unfolded at the static display area, where visitors could chat one-on-one with current EV owners, see different vehicle classes side by side, and get candid answers about life with an EV. Those exchanges proved especially valuable for highlighting the cost advantages of going electric — particularly the savings on fuel and maintenance — and for clearing up the misinformation that still surround EV ownership.
photo by: George Dearing EV owners talking to the EV curious in Austin TX |
Event Description
Earth Day ATX, Austin's annual citywide event, will return to the Huston-Tillotson University campus on Saturday, May 2nd from 12 to 6 pm.
*note – this event was originally scheduled for April 11, but delayed due to severe weather forecasts – please join us on May 2!*
This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.
The festival will include hands-on activities for all ages, food, music, guided movement activities, conversations and exhibits.
AustinEV is proud to support the Mobility Ecosystem at Earth Day ATX this year as a microcosm of Austin’s transportation system that you can explore yourself.
We’ll have several examples of the EVs that are on the market today. We’ll have AustinEV members on hand to answer questions and share about what it’s like to drive electric!
(you can sign up to offer to display your vehicle when you add yourself as a volunteer!)
(you can sign up to offer to display your vehicle when you add yourself as a volunteer!)
Learn about your options for rebates for home EV charging equipment and affordable public charging options.
You’re encouraged to turn your thoughts into action, as we work towards supporting our Mobility Ecosystem in Austin.
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Registered Attendees
There are currently 11 attendees registered.
Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend
| Vehicle | Registered |
|---|---|
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 1 |
| Chevrolet Bolt | 1 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 1 |
| Rivian R1T | 1 |
| Tesla Cybertruck | 1 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 1 |
| Tesla Model S | 1 |
| Tesla Model X | 1 |
| Tesla Model Y | 1 |
| Volkswagen e-Golf | 1 |
| 10 Models | 10 |
Registered attendees report 478,905 electric miles driven.
