RESOURCES & EVENTS
COME ALONG FOR THE RIDE
Get behind the wheel and see for yourself how electric vehicles are helping drive Alabama forward by saving you money, making your life more convenient, and creating jobs across the state.
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Upcoming Events
Find an upcoming event near you and get in the driver’s seat.
10/10/26 8:00am - 12:00pm
The Pepper Place 2930 3rd Ave. S Birmingham, AL 35233
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.
JD Power Study finds EV owners happier with their cars than gas owners
Inside EVs, July 2026
New-vehicle owners are happier overall with their cars than they were last year, but people who bought EVs have the biggest smiles on their faces. That's according to JD Power's 2026 Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) study, which gauges "owners' emotional attachment and level of excitement with their new vehicle."
Drive Electric Alabama draws crowds for inaugural EV Ride & Drive Experience
WVTM13, July 2026
Drivers got behind the wheel of the latest electric vehicles Saturday as Drive Electric Alabama hosted its inaugural EV Ride & Drive Experience at the Hoover Metropolitan Complex.
The free event gave dozens of attendees the opportunity to test drive a variety of electric vehicles on a closed course while learning more about EV ownership from industry representatives and current owners.
Combatting pain at the pump
CBS 42, March 2026
Right now, gas prices are on the rise across the US this morning. The national average is $3.88/gallon. That's a rise of 34 cents from this time last week according to AAA. So everybody's looking for a way to ease what they're paying at the pump.
Pain at the pump showcases economic benefits of electric vehicles
Alabama Political Reporter, March 2026
Americans have seen this cycle before: Gas prices surge, and family budgets feel it almost overnight.
Instability tied to the Iran conflict has rattled global oil markets and sent gasoline prices climbing.
Electric vehicle chargers coming to Creek Travel Store in Atmore
WKRG, March 2026
Owners of electric vehicles will soon be able to fuel up at the Creek Travel Store in Atmore.
Wetumpka getting EV chargers as a part of Walmart’s national strategy
AL.com, January 2026
Some Walmart customers in 19 states, including Alabama, will soon notice a change in their store’s parking lot.