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Drive Across Texas EV Road Trip

Drive Across Texas is officially in the books—an unforgettable 1,800+ mile EV road trip proving that Texas-sized adventures are possible in an electric vehicle. Driving the all-electric Chevrolet Silverado EV and Equinox EV, our team put real-world charging, comfort, and capability to the test while exploring iconic destinations across the state.

From East Texas to the Rio Grande, the journey took us through historic sites, legendary barbecue stops, and classic Texas experiences—from the Fort Worth Stockyards to the wide-open beauty of West Texas. Highlights included Big Bend State Park, Balmorhea’s spring-fed pool, and stargazing at the McDonald Observatory, before wrapping up in El Paso near the Texas-Mexico border.

Along the way, we charged at several NEVI-funded fast-charging stations, experiencing firsthand how expanding EV infrastructure is making long-distance electric travel across Texas not just possible, but seamless.

Arts & Autos – Electric Avenue in Denton Texas Plug In & Go

Texas EV, in collaboration with Charge Across Town (CAT), North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), and Denton Main Street Association hosted a free electric vehicle test drive event at Denton Arts and Autos on September 13.

Attendees had the opportunity to test drive a range of EVs and speak with local dealers.

This initiative is funded by Electrify America and aims to expand electric vehicle awareness, accessibility, and adoption in priority communities, with emphasis on communities with environmental and economies burdens.

A Day with Students at Barton Springs University

Barton Springs University hosted their annual outdoor learning day on October 22, bringing environmental science and policy to life for high school and college students in the Austin area.

Participating in the Community Fair at BSU, we spoke with hundreds of students who ogled the 3 e-bikes we brought, asked incisive questions and offered wise insights on transitioning to electric transportation. Our thanks to TxDOT who joined us to give students the chance to hold an actual EV battery cell in their hands and ask questions about the NEVI plan bringing charging across the state; as well as to the City of Austin Office of Sustainability who also joined us to share their analysis for prioritizing placement of charging in the city using an equity lens.

The full day for students included lectures from eminent scientists and active learning activities such as snorkeling tours, water quality testing and foraging walks. Besides our e-bikes, the Community Fair featured bats, reptiles, microscopic water creatures, discussions on careers with Texas Parks & Wildlife, and so much more.

Regional Electric Transportation Compacts in South Central and North Texas

Under the leadership of county commissioners, we bring together local governments, major educational institutions, large employers, and manufacturers to reduce transportation-related emissions by electrifying fleets and reducing employee commute emissions, currently with a particular focus on leveraging the funding opportunities from federal and state incentive programs.

Presentations from our most recent South Central Texas Advisory Committee Meeting:

Resolutions from Texas counties regarding fleet electrification:

Electrify Texas: EV Roadshows

We take electric vehicles on the road in an EV Convoy with (the Texas Electric School Bus Project, Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation, and others) to share the word about EVs, the future of electric transportation in Texas, and available incentives. The 2023 and 2024 East, South, and West Texas Road Shows received positive media coverage and made meaningful connections. The South Texas Road Show stop in Laredo included special events and sparked interest from five school districts. We are very grateful to have partnered with welcoming organizations along the way.

Building EV Justice: Where Should Chargers Go?

The Central Texas EV Justice Working Group came together to integrate diverse community perspectives in the early stages of planning for electric vehicle (EV) charger placements. It emphasizes the importance of including underrepresented communities in decision-making processes, particularly in the context of public infrastructure and emergent technology. The report outlines a comprehensive approach that involves community-led workshops, educational components, and a focus on inclusivity to develop recommendations on investments in additional EV charging infrastructure to addresses community-defined priorities.

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Smart EV Infrastructure: Consumer-Driven Strategies for AAMPO Planning

Expanding on the momentum from Central Texas, the recent San Antonio workshop continued the commitment to equitable EV infrastructure planning. Hosted by AAMPO and the Texas EV Education Project, this hands-on event brought local voices into the spotlight to help shape where future chargers should go. By centering community knowledge—especially from those new to EVs—the workshop reinforced the importance of accessibility, safety, and local relevance in charger placement. The event mirrored the inclusive, education-forward model established in Central Texas, showing that when communities lead, EV planning becomes more responsive and just. Insights from San Antonio are now part of a growing, region-wide movement toward smarter, people-centered transportation infrastructure.

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EVs For Low-Income Families Pilot

Partnering with the City of Austin, Foundation Communities and the Clean Energy Fund of Texas, we are making affordable used EVs available to low-income families, working to ensure that the benefits of electric transportation are available to all.

Getting There: The Texas Electric Transportation Roadmap

The Roadmap identifies the policies and programs needed to take Texas to a carbon-free, electric transportation future. Discussing the benefits of electric vehicles, it discusses aspects and benefits of EVs from a variety of perspectives including the market, technology, justice, futureproofing, and drivers.

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EV Giveaway to a Grassroots Organization

We partnered with Earth Day Austin, Huston-Tillitson University, community groups and Carvana to give away a used EV to a grassroots organization serving folks most impacted by rising temperatures, unpredictably severe weather, and increasing threats to public health.

We’re grateful to the partners that helped make the EV Giveaway a reality: Black Lives Veggies, Black Men’s Health Clinic, African American Youth Harvest Foundation, Black Professional Alliance, Austin Samba, Austin Area Urban League, EV Hybrid Noire, Smart Charge America and Austin Energy.