Drive Electric Alabama bringing EV showcase to Cullman
Published 5:56 pm Monday, September 7, 2026
Drive Electric Alabama will host an electric vehicle showcase as part of the Cullman Electric Cooperative’s annual meeting on Saturday, Sept. 12.
The showcase will feature 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, this EV showcase is a prime opportunity to get answers to any question from people who drive these vehicles every day,” said Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition President Michael Staley, who helped coordinate the EV showcase and drives an all-electric Chevy pickup truck. “The very best way to learn about EVs is to talk directly to EV owners.”
The EV showcase in Cullman is one of several upcoming Drive Electric Alabama events throughout the state, including events at Rickwood Caverns State Park in Blount County and another in Huntsville.
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.
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“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.”
EV showcase at Cullman Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting
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
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
Drive Electric Alabama is a statewide education platform dedicated to improving the state through the adoption of electric vehicles. EVs can create Alabama-based jobs, save money and make people’s lives more convenient. Add to that a healthier, cleaner place to live, and you have countless reasons to plug in. Learn more at driveelectricalabama.com.