Drive Electric Event
October First Fridays in South Bend
South Bend, IN
Oct 06, 2023
October First Fridays in South Bend
South Bend, IN
Oct 06, 2023
| Day: | Friday, October 6, 2023 NOTE: this event has already happened, find current-year events on the Attend page. |
| Time: | 5:00 - 7:30 pm EDT |
| Location: | The Gridiron, Downtown South Bend 106 S Michigan Street South Bend, IN 46601 |
Event Report
Drivers participated in a First Fridays event in South Bend on October 6th, 2023, with 13 vehicles represented. There were 11 all-electric vehicles and 2 plug-in hybrids.All Electric Vehicles:
Chevy Bolt EUV
Ford F-150 Lightning
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Ford F-150 Lightning
Kia EV6
Nissan LEAF (2018+)
Tesla Model 3
Toyota bZ4X
Plug-In Hybrids:
Chrysler Pacifica
Toyota Prius Prime
photo by: MACOG The driver of a Ford Mustang Mach-E discusses its features with an attendee. |
Event Description
Get behind the wheel and experience an electric vehicle first hand! Hear from electric vehicle drivers about their experience. Learn what electric vehicles are available locally (both new and used), how and where to find electric vehicle charging stations, what purchasing incentives are available and more!
Electric vehicle owners are welcome & encouraged to bring their electric vehicles to the event! Test drives may be available from dealerships, pending availability.
Look for some of the new models that have appeared in our community in the last year including the Kia EV6, Kona Hyundai, VW I.D4, Chevy Bolt EUV, and more!
Co-hosted by: South Bend Office of Sustainability, Michiana Area Council of Governments, Drive Clean Indiana
Registered Attendees
There are currently 37 attendees registered.
Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend
| Vehicle | Registered |
| Tesla Model 3 | 4 |
| Chevrolet Bolt EUV | 2 |
| Kia EV6 | 2 |
| Tesla Model Y | 2 |
| Toyota Prius Prime | 2 |
| Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid | 1 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 1 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 1 |
| Nissan Leaf (2011-2017) | 1 |
| Nissan Leaf (2018+) | 1 |
| Toyota bZ4X | 1 |
| 11 Models | 18 |
Registered attendees report 488,000 electric miles driven.
