‘Ride and Drive’ gives SLO residents a chance to experience electric vehicles

The SLO Climate Coalition celebrated National Drive Electric Week with the SLO EV Ride & Drive event at the Madonna Inn on Saturday.

Participants had the opportunity to test drive electric vehicles of many different brands and models. The event also had electric bikes available for community members to ride around.

Organizers encouraged locals who already own electric vehicles to display their vehicles at the Ride and Drive event.

The SLO Climate Coalition also provided refreshments to the participants.

Officials from National Drive Electric Week provided community members with information on choosing the right EV and the financial incentives available to them.

The SLO Climate Coalition was founded in 2017 and advocates for the city’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2035.

National Drive Electric Week runs from September 27 to October 6 and aims to raise awareness of the benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid cars, trucks, bicycles and other vehicles.

Events during National Drive Electric Week, including an electric vehicle display at the Downtown SLO Farmers Market on Thursday, are presented by the SLO Climate Coalition, Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition and SLO County Air Pollution Control District.

Video courtesy: SLO Climate Coalition