Ever stood in your garage, staring at your beloved and thought, “*sigh*, How much longer can I justify pouring gas into this thing?” Trust me—you’re not alone. As fuel prices hover around $4 per gallon and emissions rules tighten across the country, there’s never been a better time to seriously consider an EV conversion (AAA Gas Prices, March 2025).

Good news: you’re about to have plenty of opportunities this spring and summer to turn those thoughts into reality.

Let’s check out some can’t-miss events that’ll get you plugged into the EV conversion community.

#1 For Decision-Makers and Fleet Managers: ACT Expo 2025

When: April 28–May 1, 2025
Where: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
Why Go: As North America’s largest advanced vehicle technology event, ACT Expo brings together fleet managers, industry leaders, and innovators to showcase the latest in electric transportation solutions. The Fuel2Electric team will be there, offering insights into fleet electrification strategies (come say hi).

For DIY EV Conversion: Workshops to Electrify Your Garage

EV-LC EV 101 Three-Day Class
When: May 29-31, 2025
Where: Electric Vehicle Learning Center & EV West, San Marcos, CA
Why Go: If you’ve been itching to dive headfirst into DIY electric conversions, this is your in person boot camp. You’ll spend three days hands-on, learning everything from installing electric motors and battery packs to handling high-voltage systems safely. It’s intense, practical, and perfect for gearheads who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty.

EV4U Online EV Workshop
When: On-demand (who doesn’t love that?)
Where: Your garage, couch, or anywhere you stream videos
Why Go: If traveling to California isn’t on your bingo card, don’t worry. EV4U brings more than 25 hours of video instruction straight to your garage. You’ll learn at your own pace with step-by-step tutorials, schematics, and expert demonstrations. It’s like binge-watching Netflix but you end up with an electric car at the end.

EV Conversion Workshops: Programs for Schools and Universities

Switch Vehicles Educational Program
When: Anytime, online
Where: Anywhere with Wi-Fi (pajamas optional)
Why Go: Designed specifically for educational institutions, Switch Vehicles offers a comprehensive program that combines interactive lessons, a full EV textbook, and a hands-on Relay Lab kit. It’s tailored to take students from casual enthusiasts to informed converters.

#1 EV Conversion Only Event – Meet, Network, and Get Inspired: State of Charge

When: August 1-2, 2025
Where: Denver, Colorado
Why Go: State of Charge (SOC) is an educational conference for performance EV conversions. Hosted annually, SOC has become a “must-attend” event for both enthusiasts and industry.

#1: Overall EV Festival: Electrify Expo

When/Where: 8-stop national tour across multiple dates and locations across the U.S.
Why Go: As North America’s largest electric vehicle festival, Electrify Expo offers attendees the chance to experience and drive electric cars, bikes, scooters, and more. It’s a family-friendly event with great food, music, and a huge kids’ zone. Fun fact: At the Austin, TX, event last year, we won “Best Interior” with our Mustang. Woot woot!

Attending one—or more—of these events is your ticket to becoming part of something bigger. You’ll leave with the knowledge, contacts, and confidence to finally tackle that conversion you’ve been talking about.

EV conversion is both exciting and challenging. Whether you’re seeking technical guidance, industry insights, or simply inspiration, these gatherings offer invaluable resources to electrify your passion. So, mark your calendar, charge your curiosity, and get ready to take the next step.

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