Driving the
future of mobility

Uncover the advanced technology that powers electric vehicles and energizes America’s next chapter.

Why the world is going electric

Around the world, drivers are embracing electric vehicles (EVs) for their revolutionary performance, easy maintenance and smart technology. It has become a global shift. But this transformation has not been sudden, as the automobile’s history is one of continuous innovation. And today, EVs stand as the latest and perhaps most significant chapter in America’s rich automotive legacy.

This website will help you understand how EVs work and what it's like to own one, with clear, straightforward answers to common questions.

EVs are shaping the future of transportation with revolutionary technology, improved handling and reduced maintenance costs.

Discover EV Innovation

Electric vehicles are driving progress, creating jobs, and promoting sustainability and safety for a better future.

American EV Impact

This burgeoning industry requires policies that allow the industry to compete on the global stage.

Understand EV Policy

Expert opinions, insights, and real stories explore what EVs mean for individuals, communities, and resource conservation.

Explore EV Resources

The EV basics

EVs run on a battery and an electric motor. Think of it like a light switch: the second you press the pedal, the motor gets 100% power. Because there’s no gas engine that needs to rev up and start burning fuel, the power is instant and silent.

This electric setup also means you’ll plug it in at home, instead of stopping for gas. That lack of an engine changes maintenance, too. An electric motor has only a few moving parts, which means no oil to change, no spark plugs to replace and no belts to break. This section will walk you through these differences.

Electric: Uses an electric motor with few moving parts. Power is delivered instantly. This system does not use engine oil, spark plugs or an exhaust.

Gas: Uses an internal combustion engine with many moving parts. Power is delivered as the engine revs. Its design includes systems for lubrication, ignition, and exhaust.

Modern vehicle engineering

EVs use an highly efficient electric motor that is direct-drive, which delivers power with no gear shifts. Many models are also software-driven and, like a smartphone, can receive new features overnight.

The power of EVs: Innovation, savings and growth

Lower costs, higher savings

According to Consumer Reports, EV owners save an average of 50% on maintenance and repairs, as well as 60% in operating costs by using electricity instead of gas.³

Creating American jobs

Since 2015, the U.S. EV industry has announced $199 billion in private investment and over 200,000 jobs in manufacturing and supply chains.⁶

Improving air quality

EVs produce no tailpipe emissions, which makes the air we breathe immediately cleaner. The American Lung Association finds EV adoption linked to fewer asthma attacks and respiratory illnesses.⁷