Electrify Expo - North America's Largest Electric Vehicle Event 2026
Event Date
August 22–23, 2026
Location
San Francisco, CA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryElectrify Expo San Francisco is the Bay Area stop of what is billed as North America's largest electric vehicle festival. It is the largest e-mobility festival in North America, covering over a million square feet of festival experiences where visitors can feel the thrill of hybrids, EVs, e-motorcycles, e-bikes and e-scooters on multiple demo courses. Robots, flying cars, e-UTVs, freestyle motocross and a huge kids zone round out a fully outdoor event filled with major brands.
The show draws a broad, all-ages audience of EV shoppers, enthusiasts, families and the merely curious. Whether you're brand new to going electric or one of the OG's, Electrify Expo has something for everyone. You can ride, drive and demo everything electric, with amazing food and a world-class DJ keeping the energy up all day.
For 2026, Electrify Expo has expanded into a larger event. Electrify Expo has expanded into Demo Days Festival—all vehicles, no restrictions, just you and the open course. The San Francisco stop is held outdoors at Alameda Point, making it a hands-on way to experience the latest electric and hybrid mobility firsthand.
Show Highlights
- EV Demo District (presented by Hankook Tire): Multiple demo courses for hybrids, EVs, e-motorcycles, e-bikes and e-scooters.
- New 2026 zones: For the 2026 season the show is introducing six new zones. A brand-new Robotics Showcase features everything from humanoids to home service, cleaning, delivery and companion robots, and a new Aerial Mobility Showcase offers a glimpse of commuting in the sky.
- Off-road courses: A purpose-built Terrain Park lets attendees ride along a 3–4 minute off-road course through hill climbs, articulation mounds and switchbacks in trucks, SUVs and crossovers, plus an Adventure Track for UTVs and side-by-sides.
- Electrify Showoff: North America's largest gathering of customized electric vehicles and the epicenter of EV personalization.
- EV Reality Check (powered by GreenCars): a myth-busting stage for EV shoppers.
- Kids Zone: One of the most popular areas at every event, featuring electric go-karts, balance bikes, crazy carts and hoverboards, with new-for-2026 Kids' Cybertruck Drag Racing.
Attendance
The organizer does not publish official attendance figures. A third-party event listing reported that roughly 5,000 people attended a prior Alameda/San Francisco edition. The average attendee stays over three hours, and most people stay the full day. The audience skews broad and family-oriented, spanning EV shoppers, enthusiasts, early adopters and curious first-timers of all ages.
Registration
Tickets are sold online (through the Demo Days Festival ticketing platform) or on-site at the box office. General Admission starts at $24.99. Kids 5 and under get in free.
The only upgrade available is the Power Pack, which includes a dedicated Power Pack entry lane, Dash Pass priority-lane access at participating automotive brands (one use per brand, automotive only) and VIP Lounge access; Power Pack is for attendees 18 and up. Your digital General Admission ticket is emailed from Ticketbud, and all guests must review and sign an event liability waiver upon arrival at the box office. Bring a valid driver's license, as some exhibitors and demonstrations require one to participate.
History
Electrify Expo grew into a multi-city touring festival positioned as North America's largest electric vehicle event, expanding across major U.S. markets. For 2026 it added three new locations—San Diego, Philadelphia and Atlanta. The most significant recent milestone is its evolution into a broader platform: Electrify Expo has expanded into Demo Days Festival—all vehicles, no restrictions, just you and the open course. Demo Days is open to every powertrain—gas, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric—with Electrify Expo now a dedicated premium zone inside the festival for hybrid and EV shoppers.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Electrify Expo San Francisco 2026?
It takes place August 22-23, 2026, held outdoors at Alameda Point in Alameda, California, just across the bay from San Francisco. The event runs Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
How much are tickets and how do I register?
General Admission starts at $24.99 and can be purchased online or on-site at the box office. Kids 5 and under get in free, and a Power Pack upgrade is available for priority lane access and VIP Lounge entry for attendees 18 and up.
What can I do at the show?
You can ride, drive and demo electric cars, trucks, hybrids, e-motorcycles, e-bikes, e-scooters and more across multiple demo courses. New 2026 features include a Robotics Showcase, Aerial Mobility Showcase, off-road Terrain Park and Adventure Track, Electrify Showoff, an EV Reality Check stage, food, music and a Kids Zone.
Is parking available at the venue?
Admission tickets do not include event parking, but there are paid adjacent parking garages, surface lots and metered street parking near the event grounds. Arriving early or using rideshare is recommended.
What is the closest airport and how do I get there?
Oakland International Airport (OAK) is the closest, only a few miles from Alameda Point, while SFO is about 34 miles and San Jose about 30 miles away. Alameda is also reachable by AC Transit bus, the Alameda/Oakland Ferry, nearby BART and rideshare.
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