REAL PEOPLE. REAL EXPERIENCES.

Stories From Arizona’s
EV Community

Sometimes the best way to understand an electric vehicle is simply to experience one. Hear from people whose experiences with DRIVE Electric Arizona helped change the way they think about driving electric.

Experience Makes the Difference

Our Ride & Drive events give people the opportunity to explore electric vehicles in a relaxed, no-pressure environment. Take a test drive, ask questions and talk directly with EV owners about what driving electric is really like.

Nissan Ariya owner sitting in the open rear hatch at a DRIVE Electric Arizona Flagstaff EV Ride and Drive
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The EV Ride & Drive changed everything for us.

We had been car shopping for months, struggling to find any vehicles to look at in Flagstaff, especially used electric cars. Our 27-year-old truck couldn’t make another trip to Phoenix, and we were feeling stuck.

Thanks to the EV Ride & Drive, we were finally able to sit in, explore and test drive a variety of EVs. It gave us the confidence to order a car online, knowing we’d actually like what we were getting.

When our truck broke down again, we placed the order, and our 2023 Nissan Ariya arrived. I love it!

I’m excited to be an EV owner now, and I’d love to be part of next year’s event.
Amy R. Flagstaff, Arizona

More Stories From Our Community

Sometimes one experience behind the wheel is all it takes to see electric vehicles differently.

One year later, I came full circle.

“After coming to a Ride and Drive in 2024, I purchased an EV. When the opportunity arose, I took it to the Sedona Ride & Drive to allow others to experience what I had.

It was encouraging to see a good turnout of people who were in a similar situation to mine a year earlier, wanting to experience an EV and hear from owners first-hand.”

Chris Sedona, Arizona

A chance encounter changed what we drive.

“After the drive event in Sedona last year, which we randomly happened upon during an otherwise routine family outing to the park, we purchased a Chevy Blazer EV.

Experiencing in person the benefits and differences of EVs at your event compelled us to trade in the ol’ family Prius. Thanks for hosting these!”

Jesse Sedona, Arizona

A model for others to follow.

“Your team’s efforts and actions during the first year of the DRIVE Electric USA project have been exemplary.

From developing your executive team and public-facing website to creating a plan for DRIVE Electric Arizona and events throughout the state reaching diverse audiences, your work has been a model for others to follow.”

Jonathan Overly DRIVE Electric USA Initiative

Why Ride & Drives Matter

EV education is most effective when people can experience the technology for themselves and get answers from people who actually drive electric every day.

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Experience an EV

Get behind the wheel and discover how quiet, responsive and easy an electric vehicle is to drive.

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Talk With Owners

Ask real EV owners about charging, road trips, ownership costs and everyday life with an EV.

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Explore Your Options

Compare different vehicles in one place without the pressure of a traditional sales environment.

Experience an EV for Yourself

You don’t have to take our word for it. Join us at an upcoming DRIVE Electric Arizona event, get behind the wheel and talk with people who drive electric every day.

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