Cruise into the future: EV Ride & Drive at Sacramento Auto Museum Lowrider Festival

Cruise into the future: EV Ride & Drive at Sacramento Auto Museum Lowrider Festival

Free test drives, expert guidance on expiring EV credits and culture converge

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Where retro meets the road ahead. SMUD is bringing electric vehicle education and test drives to the OG Lowrider x Wired Down Sacramento Festival on Saturday, Sept. 13. This free car culture celebration will feature classic lowriders, live music and street vendors. With federal EV tax credits worth up to $7,500 expiring Sept. 30, it's time to discover how electric power is transforming the past, present and future of transportation.

What: EV Ride & Drive at OG Lowrider x Wired Down Festival
When: Saturday, Sept. 13, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: California Automobile Museum, 2200 Front St., Sacramento
Who: SMUD, lowrider enthusiasts, EV-curious families and Charge Across Town experts available for tax credit questions

Festivalgoers can see the groundbreaking electric lowrider conversion - recently displayed at the Smithsonian. It was built by students from Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy (SAVA) with SMUD support to showcase how classic car culture embraces clean energy. Along with a chance to get behind the wheel of an EV, attendees can also:

• Receive a $10 voucher to use at any food vendor at the festival
• Experience the latest EV technology across multiple models and price points
• Discover EV benefits: Virtually no maintenance, whisper-quiet operation and instant acceleration
• Explore home charging solutions, including SMUD's Charge@Home program offering rebates for EV charging equipment and installation
• Connect with EV owners to learn about cost savings and convenience
• Get expert guidance on stacking California rebates with federal credits for up to $20,000 in total savings for income-qualified households

General admission to the festival is free. Rideshare is recommended due to limited parking.