Electric vehicles were a niche not long ago, but now they're a major part of the personal transportation arena. And the"Forget everything you knew about electric cars from three or four years ago. Come to Electrify Expo this weekend, and have your mind blown," Electrify Expo's founder BJ Birtwell said.This show, which travels the country, has become the place for EV and plug-in hybrid makers to show off their newest. Not to mention, their goals for the future.
"We're going to see some curves, we're going to see some bumps, but we're going there," remarked James Bell of Kia America. "And this company, Kia, is very, very heavily committed to that." And Ford gets the prize for creativity. They're powering their entire display area with the huge battery of the F-150 Lightning pickup. Thinking about backup power for your home? With a special bi-directional charging system, the Lightning can take care of that, too.
Gas-free mobility here doesn't stop at cars. There are motorcycles, e-bikes and electric scooters of all types. Many with demo rides available.