DRIVE Electric Tucson kicked off its first monthly EV gathering with 17 electric vehicles and 20 owners sharing their experiences over coffee and pastries. Three families considering their first EV joined the conversation, exploring vehicles and learning firsthand about electric ownership. The event marks an exciting beginning for Tucson's growing EV community.

Meet Scott Toughill, a professional EV test driver, former Tesla engineer, and dedicated DRIVE Electric Arizona volunteer. From testing high-performance electric vehicles to helping new drivers discover the benefits of EV ownership, Scott brings expertise, enthusiasm, and a passion for electric transportation to communities across Arizona.

DRIVE Electric Arizona connected with communities across the state at Green Living Arizona’s Best of Arizona Awards and the Mesa Arts Center’s Día de los Muertos Festival in October 2026, sharing the benefits of driving electric while celebrating sustainability and Arizona’s rich cultural traditions.

DRIVE Electric Arizona has been named a finalist for Plug In America's 2026 Drive Electric Awards in the Nonprofit Leadership category, recognizing its all-volunteer efforts to advance EV education, community engagement, and electric transportation across Arizona.

Discover La Posada Hotel in Winslow, Arizona, where Historic Route 66 heritage meets EV-friendly hospitality. From stunning architecture and exceptional dining to convenient electric vehicle charging, this iconic destination is helping shape the future of Route 66 tourism.

As Historic Route 66 celebrates its centennial, DRIVE Electric Arizona is helping prepare the Mother Road for the next generation of travelers. Discover how EV charging infrastructure can preserve the highway’s legacy, support rural economies, expand tourism, and connect communities across Arizona.

DRIVE Electric Arizona joined the Arizona Forward Summit on October 26, 2026, at the SRP PERA Club in Tempe, offering attendees firsthand EV test-drive experiences. Special thanks to Arizona Forward, San Tan Ford, Rivian, and Tesla for supporting this educational event.

The Third Annual Sedona EV Ride & Drive was our most successful yet! Held October 25, 2026, at Posse Grounds Park, the event set a new record with 68 test drives, giving residents and visitors the opportunity to experience electric vehicles firsthand.

Arizona’s EV community showed up in force for iONNA’s Tempe grand opening despite major road closures. The celebration welcomed 77 people and 47 EVs, with a standout BMW iX3 charging session adding roughly 240 miles of range in just 10 minutes.

26 volunteers. 15 electric vehicles. One memorable day in Winslow. Our rally brought an EV car show to La Posada Hotel, a visit to Standing on the Corner Park, and a celebration of our Northern Arizona chapter launch.

DRIVE Electric Arizona partnered with the City of Phoenix on October 14, 2026, for an Employee EV Ride & Drive featuring six electric vehicles available for test drives, including the BMW iX3, Lucid Gravity, and Rivian R1S. Employees also explored electric fleet vehicles, including a Gillig all-electric city bus, while learning directly from experienced EV owners.

DRIVE Electric Arizona celebrated National Drive Electric Month on October 3, 2026, bringing electric vehicles and classic cars together at Luke Elementary School in Glendale. Thanks to host Zach Morris, Arrowhead Volvo, Tesla, and our dedicated volunteers, visitors enjoyed hands-on EV experiences, test drives, and conversations about driving electric.

DRIVE Electric Arizona returned to SRP headquarters in Tempe on October 1, 2026, for its third annual Employee EV Ride & Drive. Featuring eight electric vehicles from Ford, Rivian, Tesla, Volvo, and BMW, the event gave employees a hands-on opportunity to explore electric transportation.

Meet Bob Levitan, a Scottsdale EV enthusiast and volunteer who brings humor, firsthand experience and a love of electric driving to DRIVE Electric Arizona’s Ride & Drives.

DRIVE Electric Arizona has been selected as a 2026 Charging Smart Regional Engagement Partner, helping Native Nations across Arizona build local capacity for EV charging infrastructure and work toward Charging Smart Bronze-level designation.

Beginning October 1, 2026, DRIVE Electric Arizona and the Valley of the Sun Electric Vehicle Association will take the next step in their evolution as co-founders John Martinson and Peter Culin move into more clearly defined leadership roles.

DRIVE Electric Arizona welcomes Scott Jones as the new Chapter Leader of DRIVE Electric Tucson. With extensive EV ownership experience, professional leadership skills and a passion for community service, Scott is ready to bring people together and grow the EV community the Tucson way.

Perfect weather, great food and even better company made our EV Rally to Payson & Pine a day to remember. From donuts in Fountain Hills and a scenic caravan up SR-87 to lunch in Payson and a relaxing afternoon at Cowabunga Camp, it was a great day to explore Arizona electric.

Perfect weather, an incredible lineup of EVs, and 72 test drives made our Flagstaff EV Ride & Drive a day to remember! From the Rivian R2 to an electric-conversion Pontiac Fiero, there was something for everyone to explore.