WHY DRIVE ELECTRIC?
Cheaper. Faster. Better.
Electric vehicles are not a compromise. They are an upgrade. Discover how driving electric can lower your costs, simplify maintenance, improve performance, and create a cleaner future for Arizona.
A BETTER WAY TO DRIVE
Why More Arizona Drivers Are Choosing Electric
An electric vehicle can cost less to operate, respond more quickly, require less routine maintenance, and provide capabilities that conventional vehicles simply cannot match.
Cheaper
Spend less on fuel, routine service, and long-term vehicle maintenance.
See how you save →Faster
Enjoy instant acceleration, responsive handling, and the convenience of charging at home.
Experience the difference →Better
Drive with zero tailpipe emissions, advanced safety, and practical new ways to use stored energy.
Discover what is possible →Cheaper
Keep more of your money.
Electricity generally costs less than gasoline, especially when you charge at home. Fewer moving parts also mean fewer routine service visits and fewer costly components to maintain.
Lower Fuel Costs
Charge at home, take advantage of off-peak utility rates, and drive for substantially less per mile than many gasoline vehicles.
Learn more →Minimal Maintenance
No oil changes, spark plugs, exhaust systems, or conventional transmission maintenance. Regenerative braking can also reduce brake wear.
Learn more →More Predictable Energy Costs
Home electricity rates are generally more stable and predictable than gasoline prices tied to volatile global oil markets.
Learn more →Solar + EV
Pair rooftop solar with an electric vehicle and power your transportation with clean energy produced right at home.
Learn more →EVs + Home Battery Storage
Store energy when it is affordable, use it when it is needed, and improve your household’s energy resilience.
Learn more →Faster
Quicker when you drive. Easier when you stop.
Electric motors respond immediately, providing smooth acceleration without waiting for an engine or transmission. Home charging can also give you back time previously spent at gas stations.
Instant Acceleration
Electric motors deliver torque immediately for smooth starts, confident freeway merges, and responsive everyday driving.
Learn more →Time-Saving Convenience
Plug in at home, charge while you sleep, and begin many mornings with the range you need for the day.
Learn more →Simpler to Build and Scale
Streamlined electric drivetrains contain fewer mechanical components and create opportunities for faster manufacturing innovation.
Learn more →“More fun to drive, more convenient to own, and ready whenever you are.”
Better
Better for daily life and the road ahead.
Electric vehicles offer more than efficient transportation. They can improve local air quality, recapture energy, support outdoor adventures, provide auxiliary power, and deliver advanced occupant protection.
Zero Tailpipe Emissions
Battery-electric vehicles produce no exhaust while driving, helping create cleaner air around homes, schools, and communities.
Learn more →Lower Carbon Footprint
EVs become cleaner as the electric grid adds more renewable energy, with even greater benefits when charged from solar.
Learn more →Battery Reuse and Recycling
EV batteries can be repaired, repurposed for stationary energy storage, and recycled to recover valuable materials.
Learn more →Regenerative Braking
Recover energy as the vehicle slows, return it to the battery, and reduce reliance on conventional friction brakes.
Learn more →Designed Around Safety
Battery-electric platforms can offer a low center of gravity, strong structural protection, and expanded crumple zones.
Learn more →Power Beyond Driving
Select EVs can power tools, appliances, campsites, and other equipment. Some can even support a home or another vehicle.
Learn more →MORE POSSIBILITIES
Electric Vehicles Fit Real Life
THE TOTAL COST OF DRIVING
Look Beyond the Sticker Price
The real cost of a vehicle includes every fill-up, every scheduled service appointment, and every component that may eventually need repair or replacement.
GAS VEHICLE
A More Complex Drivetrain
- Internal-combustion engine
- Conventional transmission
- Fuel and exhaust systems
- Oil, filters, belts, and spark plugs
- Regular trips to the gas station
- More routine service requirements
BATTERY-ELECTRIC VEHICLE
A Simpler Way to Drive
- Electric motor and battery
- No engine oil changes
- No tailpipe or exhaust system
- Regenerative braking
- Convenient home charging
- Fewer routine maintenance items
GET STARTED TODAY
Experience Electric Driving for Yourself
The best way to understand an electric vehicle is to drive one. Explore available models, meet knowledgeable EV owners, or attend a DRIVE Electric Arizona event near you.