Top 5 reasons to drive an EV in Colorado
DRIVE ELECTRIC COLORADO!
Unbiased information about EVs, by Coloradans, for Coloradans.
EVs produce less harmful pollution than gasoline and diesel vehicles and will continue to grow cleaner as our power sources become cleaner. On top of that, EVs are affordable and convenient, not to mention fun! Take a look around this site and you’ll see what we mean.
Drive Electric Colorado exists to provide you – individual consumers – with information and facts about electric vehicles. Our team of expert coaches in Colorado look forward to helping you on your journey to driving electric, Colorado!
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Discovering EVs
Learn more about what it’s like to drive an EV in Colorado
Ready to Drive
Find out what vehicles are available and what incentives exist in Colorado
Talk with an Expert
Our coaches are real people who have answers to your questions about EVs
Tax Credits
Don't miss out on federal and state EV tax credits
Utility Rebates
Check if your utility offers additional EV incentives
EV-ents
Attend an EV-event like a showcase or ride and drive to learn more
Ready to buy?
Check out great deals on EVs from these dealers.
Events
City of Brighton's EV 101
City of Brighton's EV 101
EV Essentials with Cripple Creek
EV Essentials with Cripple Creek
Take the pledge to make your next car electric!
Popular Blog Posts
Earth Month 2024 Event Recap
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How an Electric Truck Kept the Lights On
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Get Behind the Wheel – Driving Electric at the Denver Auto Show
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Aspen School District – Fleet Success Story
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Electric Bike Grant Opportunities
The State of Colorado is offering two e‑bike grants: one for local and Tribal governments to offer e‑bike rebates, and one for local government, nonprofits, and tribal governments to fund e‑bike deployment projects. Learn more here: Local Government Community E‑Bike…
Black Hills Energy Spotlights EV Charging Rebates During National Drive Electric Week
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EVs in Colorado (April 7, 2023)
Drive Electric Colorado exists to provide you – individual consumers – with information about electric vehicles in Colorado. We have established a goal to put 940,000 electric vehicles on the road in Colorado by 2030, paving the way for a long-term goal of 100% light-duty vehicles (passenger cars and trucks) to be electric. This is important because gasoline and diesel passenger vehicles create greenhouse gases that are detrimental to clean air across our state.
An Electric Initiative
This initiative is led by Drive Clean Colorado in collaboration with the Colorado Energy Office and the ReCharge Colorado coaches from organizations statewide including CLEER and 4CORE.
Drive Electric Colorado is part of Drive Electric USA, a Department of Energy-funded project comprised of Clean Cities Coalitions, electric vehicle groups, and other committed partners from fourteen states. This project engages individuals, utilities, legislators, dealerships and others towards removing adoption barriers and accelerating plug-in electric vehicle use throughout the United States.