A performance car on the show floor
Test drives

Drive it before you decide

Free test drives on real roads, right from the show. EVs, plug-in hybrids, trucks, and SUVs from the brands you're considering, with product specialists riding along to answer anything.

Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027Opens 10am · closes 6pm / 9pmSan Diego Convention Center
Tickets on sale Dec 4
When

10am – 5pm each show day

Where

Street test drives run along the front drive of the San Diego Convention Center. Look for the test drive staging area just outside the main entrance.

Indoors too

Prefer to stay inside? The indoor EV Test Track, powered by LENZ Charging, lets you feel instant electric torque right on the show floor.

The lineup

Who you drove last year

2026 show lineup. This year's brands are announced soon.
Toyota
Drivers 18+
  • bZ Limited (2026)
  • Grand Highlander Hybrid XLE (2025)
  • Prius PHEV XSE Premium (2026)
  • RAV4 Hybrid Woodland (2025)
  • Tacoma TRD Pro (2025)
Jeep
Drivers 18+
  • Gladiator
  • Grand Cherokee L
  • Wrangler
Ram
Drivers 18+
  • 1500
  • 2500
Dodge
Drivers 18+
  • Durango SRT
Chrysler
Drivers 18+
  • Pacifica PHEV
Alfa Romeo
Drivers 18+
  • Giulia
  • Tonale PHEV
FIAT
Drivers 18+
  • 500e
Lucid
Age TBA
  • Air
  • Gravity
VinFast
Drivers 25+
  • VF8
  • VF9

Manufacturer participation, vehicles, and features are subject to change without notice. Requirements may vary by manufacturer.

Before you drive

  • A valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive.
  • Minimum driver age varies by manufacturer (shown on each brand below).
  • Passengers are welcome within each manufacturer's age rules. Children under 8 or under 65 pounds generally can't ride along, and child safety seats can't be accommodated.
  • Drivers and passengers sign a liability waiver and may be asked for contact information for manufacturer follow-up.
  • Participants may be asked to pass a breathalyzer test.
Make a day of it

Drive, then explore the floor

Test drives are included with your show ticket. Line up early in the day for the shortest waits, then head inside for the debuts, the EV experiences, and everything else on the floor.