Driving into the Future: Test Driving EV's at the Philadelphia Auto Show

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- If you are thinking about buying an electrified vehicle, there is no better place to check out your options than the Philadelphia Auto Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

At this year's Auto Show, more than two dozen automakers are showcasing their latest and greatest vehicles, including EVs, plug-ins, and standard hybrids.

"Some manufacturers like Cadillac are pretty much all-electric now," said Mike Gempp, President of the Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia.

"And then you do have all- electric manufacturers like Lucid and Polestar," he added.

Even the GMC Hummer has an electrified option.

You can check out and even drive a wide range of brands all in one indoor space that fits your lifestyle, commute or price point.

"You cross the aisle from Ford into Chevy into Toyota. And you're going down over into Kia," said Gempp.

Test drives are available on EVs and plug-In hybrids from eight different automakers, including Tesla and Toyota.

And, for the first time, the Auto Show now has not just one but two tracks for EVs.

"They have a knowledgeable driver in there talking them through the functionality of the car, how it works, they can talk about the charging options," Gempp said.

There's even a virtual way to check out the Volvo EX60.

And this reminder: if you aren't ready to go fully electric, there are other options,

"They can have a plug-in hybrid where they can plug it in, drive the car as an electric for a certain amount of miles, but always have the gas as a backup. Or if they really want to be comfortable, they can just have a hybrid engine that helps extend the gas mileage of their car."

Driving on one tank, you might get 500 miles or more instead of the usual 30 miles to the gallon.

Gempp said 25% of the folks who take a ride on the EV test track say it made them feel more comfortable about an EV and they're adding it to their list.

And 40% of those folks are putting automakers on their list that they hadn't previously considered.

The Philadelphia Auto Show runs at the Pennsylvania Convention Center through February 8.

For more information, visit 6abc.com/AutoShow.