The 2026 LA Auto Show Puts the Future of Driving on Display

Los Angeles Gets Behind the Wheel of What’s Next

For more than a century, the LA Auto Show (opens in a new tab) has reflected the city’s enormous influence on automotive culture, and the 2026 show continues that tradition with hundreds of new vehicles, technology displays and experiences filling the Los Angeles Convention Center. From November 20 through 29, attendees can move between major automaker exhibits, new-model debuts, custom vehicles, adventure-focused displays and driving experiences spanning gas, hybrid and fully electric vehicles. That breadth makes the show especially useful for shoppers who want to see how rapidly electrification is spreading across different brands and vehicle types.

Electrified vehicles are not limited to static displays. The LADWP Test Track outside South Hall is dedicated to EVs and hybrids, allowing eligible attendees to drive upcoming electrified models back to back on real pavement. Additional street test drives and indoor ride experiences give visitors more ways to compare performance, comfort and technology without visiting multiple dealerships across Southern California. For someone still deciding between gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid or battery-electric power, that variety makes the show a rare opportunity to experience several paths forward in one place.

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The LA Auto Show also reaches beyond the buying decision. Automotive enthusiasts can explore off-road demonstrations, car-culture exhibits, emerging technologies and vehicles built for everything from commuting to weekend adventures. That mixture of shopping, entertainment and discovery has made Los Angeles one of the industry’s most important consumer stages. In 2026, electrification is woven throughout that larger story rather than separated from it, giving visitors a clearer picture of how EVs and hybrids are becoming part of the mainstream automotive landscape.