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Fleet Forward Tour: Trying Out Top-Tier Electric Vehicles [Photos]

Electric VehiclesPhotos 13July 29, 2025

Before attendees at Fleet Forward: The Tour learned about the latest trends in electric fleets, they could choose from an array of electric vehicles to test drive around the corporate office parks and streets of Irvine, California. Most major automakers brought the latest models and trim versions of their leading EVs suited for fleets.

The Ride N’ Drive led into an afternoon of conference sessions and panels at the Irvine Marriott, where government, car rental, and commercial fleet managers learned about the shifting market and mandates for electric fleet vehicles. 

The technology and capabilities of the EVs on display proved that the sector is innovating and improving rapidly.

The FFTT stop event was made possible by OEM sponsors: Stellantis, Nissan, GM Envolve, Rivian, VW, Lucid, Polestar, Volvo, and Ford Pro.

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Carlos Bazan of Green Motion International rental car company gets oriented to the Lucid Gravity crossover. 

Hear it roar: No little red Corvette here. Just a solid, power-pushing Dodge Charger R/T Stage 1, which can surge like a quiet cheetah or a growling lion. 

Paul Kasko of Volvo gives a demo of its latest compact, the 2025 EX 30, which offers a range of 253 miles.

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The VW ID Buzz, the next-generation VW bus, pulsed out some positive vibes for drivers. 

After ripping around in the EVs, fleet managers and operators participated in the latest thought leadership on navigating fleet management.

All photos by Martin Romjue and Chris Brown / Automotive Fleet

The Irvine Marriott parking lot in the corporate office and business park area of Irvine proved the ideal launching point for local EV test drives.

All photos by Martin Romjue and Chris Brown / Automotive Fleet

Ford Pro lined up a diverse fleet mix of EVs for commercial and government operations.

One thing electric vehicles are guaranteed to provide is plenty to talk about, as these fleet managers looked over Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks and BrightDrop delivery vans brought by GM Envolve.

The big outdoor vehicle showroom allowed attendees to sample the electric vehicles with plenty of room and time.

The luxurious Lucid Gravity made one of its debuts at the tour stop, offering an enticing place to work.

Nissan held court with its electric fleet in the ride n' drive lot.

Polestar’s two electric models stood ready for all types of fleet duty cycles. 

Bobit fleet editor Martin Romjue with the Rivian R1T pickup truck.