It's Electric
Cincinnati Auto Expo
March 14–17
Duke Energy Convention Center
525 Elm St.
March 14, 5 to 9 p.m.
March 15, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
March 16:, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
March 17, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tickets during Expo hours: $11, save $2 per ticket by buying online. Kids age 12 and under are free. Half price admission available on Friday, March 15 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tickets and info at cincinnatiautoexpo.com.
Drivers, start your engines! Or – pick out a new one.
If you’ve got the need for speed, the Duke Energy Convention Center is the place for you. The 36th annual Cincinnati Auto Expo is rolling into town, featuring the latest in cars, crossovers, EVs, SUVs, trucks and more.
The Expo is at the Duke Energy Convention Center, is managed and promoted by the Greater Cincinnati Automobile Dealers Assn. (GCADA), which represents 93 franchised new automotive dealerships. On Opening Night, Thursday, March 14, auto enthusiasts can enjoy $1 admission from 5 to 9 p.m.
One of the most popular features of the Expo is getting a new look this year. Electric vehicles have been booming in popularity and the Expo is making sure guests can get all their questions answered. New this year at the Expo is the EV Ride and Drive, featuring electric vehicles from Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, Hyundai, Kia and Mercedes-Benz. Drivers must be at least 18 with a valid license, and passengers must be at least eight years old. Register in the lobby of the Duke Energy Convention Center.
But even without getting behind the wheel, guests can experience the EV Showcase, which returns this year to provide guests an opportunity to learn more about the ever-growing EV market. Last year’s Showcase was one of the largest dedicated EV exhibits among national auto shows with 24 models representing nine manufacturers complemented by educational presentations about the ownership experience and home charging.
And if you’re wondering if Cincinnati can sustain this growing market – potential owners will be glad to find out there are 934 charging stations in the Cincinnati area
Other highlights of the Cincinnati Auto Expo include
General Electric Credit Union Dream Machine Boulevard, which spotlights hard-to-find and highly-desirable models in our market, available at Greater Cincinnati Automobile Dealers Association locations.
The Safe Travel for Kids Family Zone presented by the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Toyota Dealers provides kids with a goody bag and passport, which guides them on an informational tour to safe travel stations throughout the Expo. Prizes, caricatures, magicians, photo ops and more are available at the Family Zone.
The Subaru Pet Park features adoptable animals from Greater Cincinnati shelters. The Pet Park is part of Subaru Loves Pets initiative. More than 200 pets have been adopted since Subaru began adoption events at auto shows in 2018.