RESOURCES & EVENTS
COME ALONG FOR THE RIDE
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EV Car Dealership Program
Do you represent a car dealership and want to participate in the Drive Electric Alabama EV Car Dealership Program? Are you a consumer considering whether an EV makes sense under your circumstances?
Complete the form below and someone from the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition (ACFC) will contact you to follow-up. Your contact information will not be shared with any other third party without your consent. ACFC may connect consumers with dealerships participating in the program. These connections can lead to discussion of topics including available EV inventory, how to test drive an EV, vehicle-specific topics like battery range and charging needs, warranty terms and maintenance requirements associated with EV ownership.
Participating Dealerships
Bessemer
Pell City
Ride & Drives
Ride & Drives let you experience electric vehicles up close and in person. Real EV owners are on hand to answer your questions and help clear the air on any hesitations you have around driving electric, like range anxiety, battery life, hauling capacity, maintenance costs and everyday use.
The Intersection of Innovation and Collaboration
It’s not a myth. It’s not a fad. Electric vehicles are taking off in Alabama, adding jobs and charging stations across the state.
MORE JOBS FOR ALABAMA
Alabama is known as an auto manufacturing powerhouse, and believe it or not, electric vehicles are building on that legacy by creating thousands more jobs across the state. Alabama-based EV jobs are growing across many functionalities, including manufacturing, supply chain, battery production, charging infrastructure and installation, and industry research and development.
18 GRANTS
Governor Kay Ivey has awarded 18 grants to help Alabamians switch to EVs.
600 JOBS
Mercedes-Benz is creating more than 600 new jobs in their $1 billion expansion.
$59 MILLION
DURA Automotive Systems is investing $59 million to open a manufacturing facility for EV battery trays.
$7.4 Billion
Hyundai is investing $7.4 billion to produce EVs worldwide, including in Montgomery.
In the News
Electric vehicles are making headlines across Alabama. Explore recent articles to learn more about the many benefits of driving electric.
It’s all about flexibility for Alabama automakers
Axios Huntsville, October 2025
Automotive manufacturing is a huge part of Alabama's economy — it's the state's top export, supports more than 50,000 jobs and drives billions in investment.
We can’t let China lead in future of automobile industry
Rep. Mike Shaw, September 2025
In Alabama, we understand what it means to build things that matter. We’ve long been home to builders and winners – our steel won wars and built the skyscrapers of American prosperity. Now, we are a top state for automotive manufacturing and the No. 1 automotive exporter in the U.S.
Electric vehicle groups to showcase cars in North Alabama events as tax credit deadline looms
AL.com, September 2025
A variety of electric vehicles will be on display at two events in north Alabama over the next two weeks. Electric vehicle owners will be on hand to talk with anyone interested in owning the vehicles.
Study finds Alabama making progress improving EV infrastructure
USA Today, September 2025
The U.S. is improving its charging speed, with states like Alabama and Kentucky making significant gains in the rankings.
Bay Area EV Showcase in downtown Mobile
Fox 10 TV, August 2025
“There’s no better way to learn what it’s like to drive electric than to talk to a of real-life EV owner,” said Henry Brewster, a leader with the Bay Area Chapter of Drive Electric Alabama who helped plan Saturday’s EVent. “We hope to see a big crowd Saturday."
Electric vehicle purchases on the rise in Alabama
WSFA News, July 2025
Electric vehicle purchases are on the rise in Alabama and across the nation. Only about 1% of registered vehicles in the U.S. are currently electric, but EVs account for nearly 8% of new car purchases, which means a rising number of people are making the switch, even here in Alabama.