The popular Sacramento Auto Show has just returned to Cal Expo after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, stimulating excitement among car enthusiasts in the city.
It exhibits iconic and sports car models, along with the latest models from major electric vehicle players, KCRA 3 emphasized.
“There’s a lot to do at The Sacramento International Auto Show. In addition to the Ride and Drives, there are special interest exhibits, and classic, wacky and downright fun other types of vehicles.”
Sacramento Auto Show
SMUD launches a ride-and-drive track with car dealerships
As part of the event, Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) partnered with car dealerships to offer a ride-and-drive track for participants. It encourages interested drivers to raise questions about the electric vehicle models and the shift to e-mobility.
More excitingly, they can even test drive the available electric vehicles from participating brands. It enables drivers to test drive multiple EV models without feeling obligated to purchase a unit.
“We want to give people the experience to get behind the wheel. There is no substitute for that experience. We’re also here to answer questions about charging, how that works, incentives that are available, all things EV and you can come out and drive as many cars as you want.”
SMUD program manager John Grindrod
Participating automakers
The following are the automakers confirmed to participate in the Sacramento Auto Show, along with their model entries (subject to change):
- Acura
- Audi – 2019 Audi A4, 2019 Audi e-tron
- BMW – 2020-3-Series, 2019 BMW X5
- Chrysler – Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, Chrysler Pacifica
- Dodge
- Fiat – Fiat 124 Spider, Fiat 500 Abarth, Fiat 500X
- Ford– 2020 Ford Escape, 2020 Ford Explorer, 2020 GT 500
- Indian Motorcycles – Indian Bobber, Indian Chieftain
- Jeep – Jeep®Wrangler, Jeep®Gladiator, Jeep®Cherokee
- Land Rover
- Nissan
- Porsche
- RAM – Ram 1500 Limited, Ram 1500 Rebel, Ram 2500 Limited Diesel
- Toyota – Grand Highlander HV, Tundra, Corolla, and more
- Volvo
- Volkswagen
Unfortunately, the official website does not have details about the models from other automakers.
Participants interested in test driving the available electric vehicles must be at least 21 years old with a driver’s license. They must also pass a breathalyzer. In exchange, they will have the chance to get behind the wheels of the innovative EV models for free.
The auto show kicked off yesterday, October 27. It will last for three days through October 29.
