Test Drive EVs At The New York Auto Show In The EV Hall
The New York International Auto Show — one of the hottest events in the automotive industry — is returning to an in-person format and will feature a slew of electric vehicles showcasing new technology this year, complete with a test track where attendees can drive select cars. The convention was not held in-person in 2020 or 2021 due to the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, but is a draw to automotive fans when it is held in-person. The New York International Auto Show historically draws north of one million people, and this year, they can experience new exhibits.
Electric vehicles are seeing increased demand due to external factors in the supply chain and in global conflicts, which have caused rising gasoline and oil prices around the world. With current gas prices, it has become more expensive in some cases to own and operate a traditional combustion engine car than it would be to own an electric vehicle. The automotive market agrees — Tesla had a 100% increase in orders following the initial hike in gas prices. Some drivers might be rightfully cautious when considering a switch to an electric vehicle, and the New York International Auto Show has prepared an exhibit where drivers can experience the daily use of electric cars firsthand.
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The New York International Auto Show runs from April 15 to April 24 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan and will feature an electric vehicle test track where people can test drive a selection of cars, according to a New York State press release. With an authorized driver, visitors can take a ride in these electric vehicles on the test track, which is designed to make electric cars more familiar to average
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