About us

DRIVE Electric Arizona is Arizona’s statewide “Drive Electric” program developed under the DRIVE Electric USA Initiative. With grant funding from the Department of Energy, and in partnership with 25 states across the country, DRIVE Electric Arizona accelerates the transition to electric vehicles.

Launched in January of 2024, the all-volunteer organization and its partners educate consumers, utilities, utility regulators, and government officials. DRIVE Electric Arizona engages auto dealers and fleet leaders, conducts ride and drives and other events in partnership with utilities, businesses, cities, and other related nonprofit organizations in pursuit of our common goals. 

DRIVE Electric Arizona is governed by a Volunteer Board of Directors and is fiscally sponsored by TAP/AZ

Executive Committee:

Peter Culin | Co-Founder & Chairman

John S Martinson | Co-Founder & President

Don Covert | Secretary | Executive Director, Valley of the Sun Clean Cities Coalition

Rachel Culin | Treasurer

Martinson earned an Executive Master of Sustainability Leadership degree from ASU’s School of Sustainability. He is the former co-founder of China Mist Tea Company. Upon retiring, he decided to turn his attention to community service for the greater good. Culin is the owner/station manager of the Phoenix office of Scan Global Logistics. He is a career logistics professional.

The organization’ chapters include:

  • DRIVE Electric Valley of the Sun

  • DRIVE Electric Tribal Nations

  • DRIVE Electric Route 66 Kingman

  • DRIVE Electric Tucson

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