Drive Electric Alabama announced it will bring six electric vehicle showcases to communities across the state between late August and early October, giving Alabamians a chance to check out a variety of EVs—everything from full-size pickups to sports cars.
The six EV showcases will be held in metro Mobile, Birmingham and Huntsville, as well as Cullman and, for the first time, at Rickwood Caverns State Park’s annual “Cars at the Cave” car show.
Each event will put a diverse mix of EVs on display, allowing visitors to get under the hood and talk one-on-one with owners about range, charging, cost of ownership, performance and how an EV performs on a daily commute.
“For anyone considering or simply curious about electric vehicles, these EV Showcases are prime opportunities to get answers to any question from people who drive these vehicles every day,” Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition President Michael Staley said. Staley, who helps coordinate the EV showcases, drives an all-electric Chevy pickup truck. “The very best way to learn about EVs is to talk directly to EV owners.”
The upcoming EV events across the state are:
- When: Saturday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Where: Love’s Travel Stop, 8400 County Farm Rd., Irvington, AL 36544
- Cost: Free
EV showcase at Cullman Electric Cooperative Annual Meting
- When: Saturday, Sept. 12, 9-11 a.m.
- Where: Northbrook Baptist Church, 3691 Alabama Hwy. 157, Cullman, AL 35058
- Cost: Free, as part of the Cullman Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting
“Cars at the Cave” Car Show at Rickwood Caverns State Park
- When: Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Where: Rickwood Caverns State Park, 370 Rickwood Park Rd., Warrior, AL 35180
- Cost: Park admission is $3 for ages 12 and older and $2 for children 5-11
- When: Saturday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Where: Greer’s Market, 260 St Louis St., Mobile, AL 36602
- Cost: Free
North Alabama Chapter EV Showcase
- When: Sunday, Sept. 20, noon-4 p.m.
- Where: 5909 University Dr., Huntsville, AL 35806
- Cost: Free, as part of Mid-City Farmers Market
Birmingham Area Chapter EV Fall Showcase
- When: Saturday, Oct. 10, 8 a.m.-noon
- Where: The Market at Pepper Place, in the parking lot adjacent to Jeni’s Ice Cream, 2930 3rd Ave. South, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Cost: Free
Gas prices remain nearly a dollar per gallon more expensive than a year ago, amplifying the fuel cost savings many EV owners enjoy.
EV sales hit record highs in 50 countries in the second quarter of 2026, according to Kelly Blue Book. In the United States, EV sales increased more than 14 percent in the second quarter after setting sales record in the third quarter of 2025.
“Drivers who choose an EV benefit from lower fuel and maintenance costs without sacrificing performance or convenience,” Staley said. “People are surprised to learn that 95 percent of my charging is at home and there’s no reason for anxiety on a road trip, even in Alabama, given the long range of modern EVs and many public charging options for those longer road trips.”
To learn more, visit driveelectricalabama.com.
