EV owners displayed a variety of EVs, including SUVs and full-sized pick-up trucks, at Saturday’s event, as members of the Birmingham Chapter of Drive Electric Alabama talked one-on-one with anyone interested in learning more about EV costs, technology, range and charging infrastructure.

Irondale resident Jacob Isdell showed off his Hyundai Ioniq 5 during Saturday’s electric vehicle showcase at The Market at Pepper Place. Isdell bought his EV in June and said he’s been pleasantly surprised about how much money he’s saving by plugging in at home or his office rather than visiting a local gas station.

“I know a lot of people don’t think about affordability when they think about an EV, but it’s just cheaper,” he said. “It’s cheaper than gas.”

Isdell previously attended several similar EV s

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