Fast answers, fast cars, and a fast-growing passion for helping Arizona drivers discover EVs. Yes, we are talking about CJ Schmid!

Used electric vehicles are having a moment, and for many buyers, that is very good news.

Valley of the Sun Electric Vehicle Association’s Drive Electric Earth Month (DEEM) Ride & Drive, co-sponsored by DRIVE Electric Arizona’s Native Nations chapter, was a standout success at the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Earth Day Event.

On Earth Day 2026, Valley of the Sun Electric Vehicle Association was pleased to support the Academy of Math & Science Peoria Advanced for its Earth Day event in Peoria.

From Chance Conversations to a Statewide Movement - here’s to four years of the Valley of the Sun Electric Vehicle Association. VOTSEVA!

From a Tesla-powered 1935 Ford Coupe to a 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, the Best of Arizona Cars & Coffee brought out some of the most jaw-dropping electric vehicles in the state — and we were there for all of it!

Drive Electric Earth Month finds its way to rural Prescott, AZ!

Meet Adam Draper: DRIVE Electric Arizona volunteer helping people discover EVs are practical, affordable, and life-changing through real conversations and hands-on events.

A special Earth Day event is coming to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Hosted in partnership with the Valley of the Sun Electric Vehicle Association and DRIVE Electric Native Nations, the Earth Day EV Ride & Drive will offer community members and visitors an opportunity to learn about electric vehicles in a welcoming, community-centered setting.

DRIVE Electric Arizona launches Native Nations chapter, partnering with tribal communities to deliver EV education and host a Ride & Drive at SRP-MIC Earth Day on April 25, 2026.

EVs in Arizona cost far less to drive than gas cars, thanks to cheap off-peak electricity, stable energy rates, and lower maintenance.

Successful Prescott SciTech Festival! Great turnout of families, strong statewide volunteer support, and meaningful EV conversations helping drive awareness across Northern Arizona.

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.