BIRMINGHAM — Drive Electric Alabama 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 sleek sports cars.
The six EV showcases will be in metro Mobile, Birmingham and Huntsville, as well as Cullman and Drive Electric Alabama’s first appearance at Rickwood Caverns State Park’s annual “Cars at the Cave” car show.
Each event puts a diverse mix of EVs on display to allow 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,” said Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition President Michael Staley, who helps coordinate the EV showcases and drives an all-electric Chevy pickup truck. “The very best way to learn about EVs is to talk directly to EV owners.”
Here’s a rundown of the upcoming EV-ents across the state:
Bay Area Chapter EV Showcase
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
Bay Area Chapter EV Showcase
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% 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% 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.”
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