The largest electric vehicle show in the Midwest is celebrating its sixth year at Schoolcraft College. The show, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 7, is a must-see for anyone who’s ever considered buying an electric vehicle.
The show is free and open to the public. It is a great opportunity to see all types of EVs and PHVs (plug-in hybrid), talk to the owners and ride in or drive many of the cars around campus.
The EVs on display will include the BMW i3, Cadillac ELR, Chevrolet Volt, Nissan Leaf, Tesla Roadster and Tesla Model S. The show also features electric scooters and performance EV motorcycles.
Other vehicles at the show include unique conversions such as a Chevy S10s, an Austin Healy Sprite, a Fiat X19, a Ford Escort, a PT Cruiser, a Porsche Boxter and even an electric go-cart kit for kids. Past years have seen highlights such as a 1916 Detroit Electric, a 1976 Citicar and drag-pull racing electric tractors.
“This is the largest event of its kind in the Midwest,” Michigan Electric Auto Association President Larry Tuttle said. “In addition to learning all about the latest EV and PHV technology and talking to people who drive EVs every day, visitors can even ‘Ride and Drive’ in several vehicles.”
A number of vendors who provide equipment, services and resources to the electric vehicle industry and EV owners will be on hand, including DTE Energy, Ann Arbor Automotive and Clipper Creek charging stations, Mechanical Energy Systems and many others.
Refreshments will be available. Concrete Cuisine will be on site selling gourmet food and Treat Dreams will be selling innovative ice cream and custom desserts from its mobile truck.
Event co-sponsors are Schoolcraft College and the Michigan Electric Auto Association in partnership with Detroit Area Clean Cities, Clean Energy Coalition, DTE Energy, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program and Observer &
Eccentric Media. Event organizers see the show as an educational and entertaining way to raise awareness of the general public about electric vehicles.
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