Meet Amanda Toughill—one of our dedicated volunteers who helps our volunteer-run organization thrive!

Hundreds of families explored the full spectrum of electric vehicles—from the practical Chevrolet Bolt EUV to the three-row Kia EV9—at the Chandler Innovation Fair, where DRIVE Electric Arizona and Valley of the Sun EVA brought hands-on EV education to life.

With just three volunteer-owned EVs on display each day, DRIVE Electric Arizona and the Valley of the Sun EVA sparked more than 3,600 direct conversations at the Fountain Festival—proving the power of grassroots engagement and passionate volunteers.

Meet Shaun Barnette—one of our dedicated volunteers who helps our volunteer-run organization thrive!

Virtual Power Plants (VPPs): How utilities are exploring new ways to manage demand, increase reliability, and control costs.

The Cave Creek EV Ride & Drive exceeded expectations, bringing community members from across the Valley together for 95 hands-on test drives—more than doubling participation from last year—through strong grassroots outreach and an impressive lineup of electric vehicles.

Our MLK Day event at Margaret T. Hance Park brought families together around five standout electric vehicles, sparking engaging conversations and community excitement around driving electric.

Our booth at the OdySea Aquarium Conservation Expo was nonstop with families and community members engaging with the Spirit of Arizona EV and learning more about driving electric.

DRIVE Electric Arizona returned to the Maricopa County Home and Garden Show with a hands-on EV showcase that engaged thousands of attendees through real-world conversations, rare vehicle displays, and community-driven education.

DRIVE Electric Arizona’s Co-Founder Peter Culin shares real-world EV insights at Electrify Expo Phoenix 2025, highlighting the organization’s mission to educate drivers, expand charging access, and make electric vehicle ownership more accessible statewide.

Across the country, 2025 has been a defining year for electric vehicles.

What began as a handful of community meetups has evolved into one of the most consistent and impactful grassroots EV outreach efforts in the country.

The Sedona EV Ride & Drive brought together community partners and EV owners to give residents hands-on test drives, real-world education, and a firsthand look at how electric vehicles fit seamlessly into life in Northern Arizona.

The city of Sedona and Drive Electric Arizona invite all northern Arizona residents to attend the second annual Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive event on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Sedona Community Pool to learn more about electric vehicle (EV) ownership and have the opportunity to ride in or drive some of the most innovative electric vehicles on the market.

Discover how DRIVE Electric Arizona energized the Surprise SciTech Festival with hands-on EV education and community engagement in our full event recap.

Check out our full recap from the Arizona Fall Festival, where DRIVE Electric Arizona connected with hundreds of attendees, showcased a diverse lineup of EVs, and celebrated the excitement of our Mustang E-Bike raffle winner!

Making electric vehicles and their batteries is a dirty process that uses a lot of energy. But a new study says that EVs quickly make up for that with less overall emissions through two years of use than a gas-powered vehicle.

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