There are a lot more electric vehicle owners in Alabama these days lining up to charge up.

Joshua Purdue has only been a Tesla owner for a year.

“Since I got my Tesla, I know five people that have a Tesla and always stop and ask me questions,” Purdue said.

When asked why he switched from driving a Land Rover to a Tesla, his answer was simple.

“I got tired of paying for gas,” Purdue said.

A new podcast about electric vehicles (EVs), featuring experts from Alabama, released its first episode today, with more slated to hit streaming platforms in the coming weeks.

The Drive Electric Alabama Podcast features discussions about the EV transition; EV infrastructure, funding and automobile manufacturing; as well as EV ties to economic development, training and workforce development in Alabama. Other topics include EV auto sales, EV battery research and EV commercial vehicles.

The podcasts are hosted by Cedric Daniels, recently retired EV marketing manager for Alabama Power, and Michael Staley, president of the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition. The nine-episode series explores the wide-ranging impact of EVs in Alabama.