Drive Electric Earth Day
Electric Car Display at Rochester Farmers Market
Rochester, MN
Apr 16, 2022
| Day: | Saturday, April 16, 2022 NOTE: this event has already happened, find current-year events on the Attend page. |
| Time: | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT |
| Location: | Rochester Farmers Markets 35 Fairgrounds Ave SE Rochester, MN 55904 |
Event Report
This was the largest variety of electric vehicles we've ever had for this event.
For vehicles we had:
- Rivian R1T
- Tesla Model S (Including a Plaid)
- Tesla Model 3
- Tesla Model X
- Tesla Model Y
- Ford Mustang Mach-E
- Kia Niro EV
- Kia EV6
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Nissan LEAF
- Chevrolet Bolt EV
- Chevrolet Volt
- BMW i3 REx
- Rad Power Bikes eBike
We had people reaching out after the event that this was exactly what they needed to get their questions answered, see and compare a variety of EVs on the market, and take a test drive or ride-along to feel comfortable making the switch to electric.
photo by: Corrie Strommen Photography A gentleman checking out the frunk of one of Rochester's first R1T all-electric trucks. |
Event Description
Join us to celebrate Rochester's 2nd year participating in Drive Electric Earth Day. Rochester Electric Vehicles is giving another opportunity to learn about electric vehicles and electric bikes, talk with local owners, and check out different types of fully electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
We'll be located outside of the Rochester Farmers Market indoor market. While you're here grab some coffee and treats.
Thank you to our Sponsors & Partners
- Rochester Ford
- Solar Connection
- Stealth Mowed
- Tom Kadlec Kia
- Destination Medical Center
- Plug In America
- Normal Now: Powered by Electrify America
- Rochester Farmers Markets
- EarthFest Rochester
Registered Attendees
There are currently 40 attendees registered.
Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend
| Vehicle | Registered |
| Tesla Model 3 | 4 |
| Tesla Model Y | 3 |
| Tesla Model X | 2 |
| BMW i3 REx | 1 |
| Chevrolet Volt | 1 |
| Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid | 1 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 1 |
| Kia Niro Electric | 1 |
| Nissan Leaf (2018+) | 1 |
| Rivian R1T | 1 |
| Tesla Model S | 1 |
| 11 Models | 17 |
Registered attendees report 543,100 electric miles driven.
