Do you own an electric vehicle? The City invites local electric vehicle owners to be part of Electric Avenue—a special feature of the 31st annual Hot Nite in the City Show and Shine—taking place on Saturday, August 9, in downtown Kamloops.
Electric Avenue will take over a full city block to showcase electric vehicles, e-bikes, and other sustainable transportation and technologies. It’s a great opportunity to meet other electric vehicle drivers, share your ownership experience, and help inspire others to make the switch to low-carbon transportation.
“The goal is to increase local adoption of electric vehicles by creating an interactive space where locals can share their electric vehicle ownership experience in our climate,” said Jaimi Garbutt, the City’s Sustainability Educator.
“For those curious about electric vehicles, the ability to connect with real-world electric vehicle owners helps to raise awareness on the benefits, challenges, and lessons learned from operating an electric vehicle.”
The first 25 Electric Avenue registrants will receive a $20 Downtown Kamloops gift card, an official Hot Nite T-shirt, and a commemorative dash plaque.
Curious about making the switch to an electric vehicle? Stop by Electric Avenue on Saturday, August 9, and check out a variety of electric vehicles, talk to real owners, and learn about other clean energy technologies, like e-bikes and electric heat pumps.
Did you know?
- While an electric vehicle currently costs more to purchase upfront than a comparable gas-powered vehicle, it costs significantly less to operate and maintain an electric vehicle, resulting in a lower total cost of ownership.
- Council adopted Zoning Bylaw amendments regarding electric vehicle charging infrastructure requirements for all new residential development at the time of construction.
- Electric vehicles are quieter than gas-powered ones, producing less noise pollution in urban areas.
- Electric vehicles do not idle, so you can pre-heat or pre-cool the air in your car exhaust free.
To register your vehicle or learn more about the event, visit Kamloops.ca/ElectricAvenue.
