Below is a press release from the Reading Municipal Light Department:
READING, MA –- Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) invites customers to the 2026 Electric Vehicle (EV) Show on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at the Wilmington Farmers Market. The show will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Fourth of July Parking Lot, located across from the Wilmington Town Common (140 Middlesex Avenue).
RMLD is excited to once again give customers the opportunity to explore a wide variety of EV makes and models and learn more about the benefits of driving electric. This year through a partnership with Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) and local dealerships, RMLD is thrilled to offer EV test drives. As of today, attendees will be able to test drive several Rivian models and RMLD is working to add other brands.
RMLD staff will be on-site to answer questions about available rebates and incentives for EV owners.
This year’s show will feature:
— A walk-through format displaying a variety of EVs, including dealership and owner vehicles
— EV test drives through our partner, MMWEC, featuring Rivian and additional vehicle brands.
— Opportunity to explore EVs up close, connect with dealers and owners, and learn the benefits of driving electric
— Information on RMLD rebates and programs, including incentives for EV chargers and the Connected Homes incentive program
— Opportunity to ask questions directly to the RMLD team
— Complimentary giveaways
Additional details and vehicle info will be posted at www.rmld.com/EVshow as it becomes available.
The event’s rain date is Sunday, August 30, 2026.
About Reading Municipal Light Department
Established in 1894, Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) is a municipal electric utility serving over 70,000 residents in Reading, North Reading, Wilmington, and Lynnfield Center, Massachusetts. RMLD is the largest of the 40 municipal light departments in Massachusetts based on electricity load, is not-for-profit and is locally owned and controlled. The RMLD is committed to serving our customers with reliable, low-cost, and increasingly non-carbon energy. For more information visit: rmld.com
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