Fleet Forward: The Tour makes its first stop of 2023 in Arizona at the Mesa Convention Center on Feb. 23. In addition to the educational agenda, attendees will be able to experience vehicles from Chevrolet, Ford, Nissan, Polestar, Volvo, and others during the Ride & Drive program.

The Fleet Forward: The Tour, an offshoot of the Fleet Forward Conference, is a one-day, regional event — free for fleet operators — where fleet managers can drive EVs and experience other new technologies. The day also features seminars, networking opportunities, and lunch.

The Ride & Drive, sponsored by Element Fleet Management, will feature these vehicles:

• Chevrolet Bolt and Bolt EUV

• Exro Technologies Electric Demonstration Humvee

• Lightning eMotors ADA Transit

• Ford E-Transit

• Ford F-150 Lightning

• Nissan Ariya

• Nissan Leaf

• Polestar 2

• Volvo XC40 Recharge

Note that available vehicles are subject to change. Some vehicles are display only.

“Fleet Forward: The Tour is a great opportunity for fleets of all types to kick the tires on EVs and understand the electrification market,” said Chris Brown, conference chair. “All in one day, fleet managers will be able to get behind the wheel of the latest EV models, interact with product experts, network with peers, and access education to make their fleets more efficient and productive.”

After the Phoenix stop, the Tour moves next to Atlanta on March 30, Chicago on June 7, metro New York on Sept. 13, and in Dallas on Oct 3. The larger Fleet Forward Conference will return to Silicon Valley Nov. 8-10 at the Santa Clara Marriott.

Registration for the both the Phoenix and Atlanta events are open now.

Learn more: Check out this video of fleet managers as they ride along in Canoo’s new EV at Fleet Forward Tour stop Dallas in September.