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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

    - Inaugural Award Winners Chosen by the Public Honors

    - Most Popular Zero-Emission Vehicles for Sale or Pre-Order

    - 2021 ZEVAS Celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at AutoMobility LA

The Los Angeles Auto Show(R) [https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3360451-1&h=1895786073&u=https%3A%2F%2Flaautoshow.com%2F&a=Los+Angeles+Auto+Show%C2%AE] (LA Auto Show(R)), the leading automotive and lifestyle in-person event,

today announced the winners for its inaugural zero-emission vehicle awards

program—THE ZEVAS(TM)—powered by Electrify America, the nation's largest open

ultra-fast DC charging network. Winners were chosen by the public via two

voting rounds that occurred this fall.

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Nine winners were chosen from an initial pool of more than 90 qualifying

zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) that meet California standards and are available

for sale or pre-order. Thousands of enthusiasts, influencers, shoppers, and car

fanatics from Los Angeles and beyond voted for this year's diverse range of

winners—representing both legacy brands and exciting start-ups.

The 2021 ZEVAS winners are:

    - Compact: Hyundai KONA Electric

    - Coupe: Alpha Motor Co. ACE Coupe

    - Crossover ($50,000 and below): Fisker Ocean

    - Crossover (above $50,000): Tesla Model Y

    - Hatchback/Van/Wagon: Canoo Lifestyle Vehicle

    - Sedan ($60,000 and below): Tesla Model 3

    - Sedan (above $60,000): Lucid Air

    - Sport Utility Vehicle: Mullen FIVE

    - Truck: Rivian R1T

THE ZEVAS winners and finalists will be honored in-person during AutoMobility

LA, LA Auto Show's media and industry days, at a special event hosted by E for

Electric YouTube channel creator and host, Alex Guberman, on Wednesday, Nov. 17

at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

"Our amazing community of car fans and LA Auto Show visitors helped make THE

ZEVAS a huge success, ushering thousands of votes to award this year's

winners," said Lisa Kaz, owner and CEO of the LA Auto Show. "Introducing this

first-of-its-kind awards program totally surpassed our expectations thanks to

the support of Electrify America and our automotive partners. This industry is

on a fast-track towards electrification and the LA Auto Show is excited to

showcase and celebrate it during our ZEVAS reception at AutoMobility LA."

A selection of ZEVAS winners will be on display and available for test drives

during the 2021 LA Auto Show, opening to the public on Friday, Nov. 19 and

running through Nov. 28 at the LA Convention Center. This year's LA Auto Show

will feature an all-new indoor test track—powered by Electrify America—where

visitors can compare new electric vehicles (EVs) side-by-side in one convenient

place. The 55,000-square-foot course will be housed within South Hall alongside

the exhibits of many new and returning automotive brands. Outside the LA

Convention Center, Electrify America also will be providing charging for LA

Auto Show's automotive partners. Registration for EV track test drives will

take place onsite in South Hall; slots will be available on a first-come,

first-serve basis.

Tickets are now on sale at laautoshow.com/tickets [https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3360451-1&h=3587692076&u=http%3A%2F%2Flaautoshow.com%2Ftickets&a=now+on+sale+at+laautoshow.com%2Ftickets]. Additional activations and experiences will be announced in the coming days.

For additional information on AutoMobility LA and the LA Auto Show, including

media and industry credentials, please visit: www.AutoMobilityLA.com and

www.LAAutoShow.com.

AutoMobility LA and the LA Auto Show will be operated in full accordance with

all safety protocols required by the Los Angeles County Department of Public

Health. Vaccination cards or a negative COVID test within 72-hours of arriving

onsite at the LA Convention Center along with masks will be required for

entrance to the show. Free onsite rapid testing will be available to those who

wish to test onsite. To learn more about LA Auto Show's safety protocols,

please visit: https://laautoshow.com/health_and_safety/.

About the Los Angeles Auto Show (LA Auto Show(R))

Founded in 1907, the Los Angeles Auto Show (LA Auto Show(R)) is the first major

North American auto show of the season annually and is widely recognized as one

of the most influential shows globally. Reflective of its location, the show

celebrates the love affair Angelenos have with their cars and offers a global

platform to industry technology and innovation, synonymous with California. The

show runs for 10 full days over the Thanksgiving period and is a must-attend

destination for many industry influencers, car enthusiasts and families wanting

to enjoy a day out over the holiday season. Held annually at the Los Angeles

Convention Center, the LA Auto Show contributes several hundred million dollars

to the local economy, stimulates the local job market, and is the number one

revenue generator for the LA Convention Center. In 2021, the media and industry

days, AutoMobility LA, will take place on November 17-18 and will include a

range of groundbreaking industry announcements and reveals. Doors open to the

public November 19-28. LA Auto Show is endorsed by the Greater LA New Car

Dealer Association and is owned and operated by ANSA Productions. To receive

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About THE ZEVAS

THE ZEVAS(TM) are the official electric vehicle awards of the LA Auto Show—the

nation's preeminent showcase for new zero-emission vehicles (ZEV). Launched in

2021, the awards program honors ZEVs available for purchase or for pre-order in

a variety of categories. For more information about THE ZEVAS visit

https://www.laautoshow.com/thezevas.

About Electrify America

Electrify America LLC, the largest open DC fast charging network in the U.S.,

is investing $2 billion over 10 years in Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV)

infrastructure, education and access. The investment will enable millions of

Americans to discover the benefits of electric driving and support the

build-out of a nationwide network of workplace, community and highway chargers

that are convenient and reliable. Electrify America expects to have more than

1,800 total charging stations with over 10,000 chargers in the United States

and Canada by end 2025. During this period, the company will be expanding to 49

states and the District of Columbia, delivering on its commitment to support

increased ZEV adoption with a network that is comprehensive, technologically

advanced and customer friendly.

Electrify America earned the "2020 EV Charging Infrastructure Best-in-Test"

award from umlaut, an independent testing & validation company, as published in

Charged Electric Vehicles Magazine noting the brand's accessibility and

seamless customer experience. Electrify America's Electrify Home(R) offers home

charging solutions for consumers with flexible installation options. Electrify

Commercial(R) provides expert solutions for businesses looking to develop

electric vehicle charging programs. For more information, visit

www.electrifyamerica.com and media.electrifyamerica.com

SOURCE  Los Angeles Auto Show

CONTACT: Kat Kirsch, media@laautoshow.com