Results
- 272 Unique Ride & Drive Participants
- 462 In-Car Experiences
- Average of 1.7 cars per participant (288 test drives reported)
Survey Takeaways
- More than half had never driven an EV before attending
- 54% had never taken a ride in a driverless vehicle
- Majority drive fewer than 50 miles per day — ideal EV candidates
- Awareness was highest around zero emissions, cost savings, and health benefits
- 64% said they would purchase an all-electric vehicle — consistent with previous years
In its 13th year, EV Week 2025 kicked off with a VIP Reception and panel discussion at the Commonwealth Club rooftop terrace. With 143 registered guests and 81 attendees, the evening featured keynote remarks from California Energy Commissioner Nancy Skinner, moderated by Munni Krishna of Veloz, with panelists from Rivian, Waymo, Electrify America, SF Environment, and the Bay Area Air District.
The Ride & Drive, held Saturday, October 11 at Pier 27, featured 12 EVs available for test drives, including models from Rivian, Tesla (Cybertruck, Model 3 Performance, Model Y Performance), Hyundai, Volkswagen, Nissan, and more.
Attendees explored:
- A closed-loop test track
- Static car displays
- Micromobility demos
- Educational exhibitors from local agencies and nonprofits
- Charging solutions, incentive programs, and emerging technologies
Partners:
We are grateful to the dozens of partners, sponsors, agencies, student interns, and volunteers who make EV Week possible each year. Thank you for your continued commitment to clean transportation — we look forward to EV Week 2026!
