DRIVE Electric Arizona Showcases EVs at Maricopa County Home Show

On January 10-12, 2025, DRIVE Electric Arizona partnered with the Valley of the Sun Electric Vehicle Association to host an electric vehicle (EV) showcase at the Maricopa County Home Show, sponsored by Salt River Project (SRP).

A Diverse Lineup of EVs

The showcase featured a variety of vehicles, including:

• Cadillac Lyriq

• Chevrolet Bolt

• Chevrolet Equinox EV

• Ford F-150 Lightning

• Ford Mustang Mach-E

• Lucid Air

• Nissan Ariya

• Rivian R1S

• Rivian R1T

• Polestar 3

• Zero DSR/X Motorcycle

Most of the vehicles on display were privately owned and represented by their owners. As with all our showcases, none of the vehicles were for sale. The goal was education—providing attendees with real-world insights into EV ownership and dispelling common myths.

Engaging Over 6,000 Attendees

During the three-day event, more than 6,000 visitors stopped by to learn about electric vehicles. Key takeaways included:

• Variety of EVs: Attendees were surprised by the wide range of vehicles on display. Many initially assumed the vehicles were for sale, but once they learned they were privately owned and could speak directly with the owners, they were highly appreciative.

• Broad Appeal: Visitors of all age groups expressed interest, with many stating that their next vehicle would be an EV.

• Transitioning to EVs: Hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) owners were eager to move to fully electric vehicles (BEVs).

• Growing Adoption: Attendees who already owned an EV were often exploring options for a second electric vehicle.

MAIN STAGE Seminars

Each home show features a Main Stage, at which DRIVE Electric Arizona presented and discussed “The EV Ownership Experience: Exploring Facts, Information, and Frequently Asked Questions About Using, Driving and Living with EVs Every Day”. Thank you to board members John Morrill (chief architect behind the presentation), Peter Culin, Bob Levitan and Rachel Culin for representing DE-AZ and helping event-goers to better understand electric vehicles and how they fit into people’s everyday lives.

A Milestone Event

This was the first EV showcase in the history of the Maricopa County Home Show, and its success was undeniable. We’re excited to announce that we’ve already signed up to return next year!

THANK YOU!

A resounding THANK YOU to all our volunteers, sponsors and partners that made this event such a success: Bob Levitan, Courtesy Chevrolet, Curt Wilson, David Knight, Jeff Turner, John Deming, John Martinson, John Morrill, Kinga Wilson, Peter Culin, Rachel Culin, Salt River Project, San Tan Ford, Scott Toughill and Shaun Barnette.

Join Us in Driving Arizona Forward

Events like these are made possible thanks to the dedication of our volunteers and partners. If you’d like to get involved in future showcases or learn more about electric vehicles, visit driveelectricaz.org. Together, we’re electrifying Arizona’s future!

Photo Credit: Tanya Hughes