DRIVE Electric Tucson
Connecting electric vehicle owners, advocates, community partners, and EV-curious drivers throughout Southern Arizona through welcoming events, practical education, and real-world experience.
Electric driving is gaining momentum in Tucson.
DRIVE Electric Tucson is the Pima County chapter of DRIVE Electric Arizona. We bring people together to share firsthand knowledge, explore electric transportation, and help make EV ownership more approachable for Southern Arizona families, businesses, and communities.
You do not need to own an electric vehicle to participate. Longtime EV drivers, first-time shoppers, clean-energy supporters, students, businesses, and community organizations are all welcome.
Serving the Pima County Region
Building connections across Tucson and the surrounding Southern Arizona communities.
August EV Rally to Mt. Lemmon
Escape the summer heat and experience one of Arizona’s most spectacular drives with DRIVE Electric Arizona, DRIVE Electric Tucson, and Tucson EVA.
Whether you have driven electric for years, recently purchased your first EV, or are simply curious about electric transportation, you are invited to join us for great roads, new friendships, spectacular scenery, and a memorable day in the Catalina Mountains.
Creating opportunities to connect, learn, and drive.
Our chapter combines community relationships with practical EV experience to help Southern Arizona move confidently toward electric transportation.
Community Meetups
Friendly gatherings where EV owners and curious drivers can connect, compare experiences, and build relationships.
EV Education
Straightforward information about charging, range, road trips, ownership costs, incentives, and everyday electric driving.
Hands-On Events
EV rallies, showcases, presentations, and Ride & Drive experiences that make electric transportation tangible and approachable.
Local Partnerships
Collaboration with utilities, businesses, governments, schools, nonprofits, and community organizations throughout Southern Arizona.
Robert Bowers
Robert is a longtime electric vehicle advocate and experienced EV road-tripper who lives in Vail. Before relocating to Arizona, he volunteered with Drive Electric Colorado in Colorado Springs, helping organize and manage successful Drive Electric Earth Month and National Drive Electric Month events.
His extensive all-electric travels have given him firsthand knowledge of long-distance EV driving, public charging, trip planning, and the everyday realities of electric vehicle ownership.
Southern Arizona is ready to drive electric.
Tucson combines abundant sunshine, growing charging infrastructure, regional travel corridors, strong community interest, and expanding support for cleaner transportation.
DRIVE Electric Tucson helps translate that momentum into local connections and practical opportunities for residents to experience electric vehicles for themselves.
Expanding Charging Access
Public, workplace, residential, and corridor charging options continue to grow throughout the Tucson region.
Electric-Ready Development
Local planning and building requirements are helping prepare homes and commercial properties for future EV charging needs.
Utility Programs and Resources
Tucson-area drivers can explore utility programs, charging guidance, and other resources designed to support EV ownership.
Ideal Roads for Electric Adventures
From daily Tucson commutes to mountain drives and regional road trips, Southern Arizona offers countless ways to enjoy driving electric.
Help power Tucson’s electric future.
Bring your experience, questions, ideas, or curiosity. Join DRIVE Electric Tucson and help create a welcoming Southern Arizona community where people can learn about electric vehicles directly from the people who drive them.