Ameren Missouri, St. Louis Area BMW Centers Join to Showcase the Latest in Electric Vehicle Technology
ST. LOUIS, MO – March 10, 2025
Advancements in the technology, style and comfort of electric vehicles (EV) are driving the future of innovation, sustainability and pleasure.
To showcase the latest in EV technology, the Saint Louis Science Center will host its annual EV Experience event on March 22 (9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) and March 23 (11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.). Made possible by the generous support of Ameren Missouri and the St. Louis Area BMW Centers, the FREE event offers interactive exhibits, vehicle displays, engaging presentations and the opportunity to test drive a variety of cutting-edge EV models each day. Event highlights include:
- Vehicle displays from Ford, Chevy, Rivian, BMW (including the BMX i4 and i7 models) and other brands.
- An exploration into the simplicity of owning an electric vehicle.
- Opportunities to learn about charging EVs at home and on the go.
- A 3-D, inside look at how an EV operates.
- An EV trivia contest with prizes for correct answers.
- The opportunity to test drive favorite EV models (pre-registration on the event website is highly recommended and a valid driver’s license is required), including:
- On Saturday – Ameren Missouri presents the Ford Mustang Mach E, Chevy Equinox EV and Blazer/Silverado EV models, Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, and BMW i4 and i5 vehicles.
- On Sunday – Your St. Louis Area BMW Centers will present the full lineup of BMW electric — the BMW i4, i5, i7 and iX — for test drives throughout the day.
Learn More & Register For EV Experience Event
“BMW is proud to work alongside the Saint Louis Science Center and Ameren Missouri in showcasing our shared commitment to innovation and electrification,” said BMW Central Region Vice President Broderick McKinney. “This unique test drive experience introduces and reinforces electric mobility in addition to showcasing the wide range of electrified BMW vehicles designed to suit various lifestyles and needs.”
Prior to the EV Experience weekend, Ameren Missouri will host an online EV 101 session for registered individuals. The one-hour presentation will introduce various types of electronic vehicles available, offer tips on charging vehicles in your home and around the community, and discuss ways to earn incentives for owning one of these vehicles. After the presentation, Ameren Missouri’s EV Expert will be available to answer audience questions. Two presentations are offered at noon and 6 p.m. on March 18.
“Ameren Missouri is excited to partner with the Saint Louis Science Center and BMW so that we can continue raising awareness about electric vehicles and charging within the communities we serve,” said Ameren Missouri Business Development Manager Becky Whitman. “EVs are still a new technology to most people, and this event gives attendees an opportunity to experience them firsthand. They can also learn more about charging at home, charging on the go, and how an EV might fit into their lifestyle.”
For more inquiries, contact:
Doug Bolnick, Public Relations Manager
Email or call 314.289.4461
About the Saint Louis Science Center
The mission of the Saint Louis Science Center is to inspire everyone to be curious and engaged in science. Named a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate in 2016, the award-winning Science Center engages guests through on-site experiences, including hundreds of hands-on exhibits, the OMNIMAX® Theater, which is one of just nine IMAX® Dome with Laser theaters in the world, and the James S. McDonnell Planetarium, which was recently named America’s Best Planetarium by the USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards. For more information on the Saint Louis Science Center, visit slsc.org or call 314.289.4400.
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