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Recharge Minnesota with the City of St. James, Climate Smart, and St. James Public Schools
Event Description
Recharge Minnesota is partnering with the City of St. James, Climate Smart St. James, and St. James Public Schools to bring an electrifying Ride & Drive experience to St. James on Saturday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. James Middle & High School. This event invites community members to test drive the latest electric vehicles (EVs), explore e-bikes, and connect with local community champions.
The event is free and open to the public. Every EV or e-bike test ride taken during the event will raise funds for Climate Smart St. James, a local initiative focused on building a more sustainable future.
Event highlights include:
- Test Drives & Showcase Vehicles Include:
- 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz — Test Drive, provided by Mankato Motors
- 2025 Nissan Ariya
- Hyundai Ioniq 6
- Tesla Model 3
- Ford Lightning
- Local Exhibitors and Vendors Include:
- City of St. James
- Climate Smart St. James
- Fleet and Farm Supply
- Harris Honey
- Health and Human Services of Faribault and Martin Counties
- Jalo Hardware Inc.
- Minnesota GreenStep Cities with Nadya Bucklin, SW CERT Regional Coordinator
- Region Nine Development Commission
- Riverland Community College
- University of Minnesota Extension – RSDP
Watonwan County Humane Society – featuring adoptable cats and dogs on-site
Cost
Free
