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Preserving Electric Vehicle History.

Inspiring What
Comes Next.

The Historic Electric Vehicle Foundation is home

to the world's largest collection of historical electric vehicles, on display today in Kingman, Arizona, with a hands-on museum experience underway.

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Our Mission

The Historic Electric Vehicle Foundation is developing the Route 66 Electric Vehicle Museum in Kingman, Arizona, to preserve the history of electric transportation while inspiring future generations through education and innovation. Our mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret the global history of electric vehicles and their role in shaping a more sustainable future.

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OUR STORY

In 2014, founder Roderick Wilde brought the Historic Electric Vehicle Foundation to life with a vision to preserve electric vehicle history and help people understand the future of transportation by experiencing its past. What started as a collection of 10 electric vehicles has grown to more than 125, making it the world's largest collection of historically significant EVs.

Photo: Roderick Wilde Founder - with his Shopper EV

Discover the Collection

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PIONEERING PERFORMANCE

Venturi Buckeye Bullet

Record-setting electric performance and the pursuit of what's possible.

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THE EV THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING

2008 Tesla Roadster #480

Explore one of the early production cars that helped redefine the modern electric vehicle.

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AN EV FOR EVERYDAY LIFE

1959 Henney Kilowatt

Long before today's EVs, the Henney Kilowatt brought battery-electric transportation to American roads.

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EXPERIENCE THE MUSEUM

See Us Today.  See What's Next.

Explore our collection today and discover the future home we're building

for electric vehicle history in Kingman, Arizona.

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WHERE WE ARE TODAY

Visit the Collection Today

In partnership with the City of Kingman, HEVF's electric vehicle collection is currently on display at the Powerhouse Visitor Center's Official Arizona Route 66 Museum.

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WHERE WE'RE HEADED

A New Home for Electric Vehicle History

We are transforming 519 E. Beale Street into a permanent home for our collection, educational programs, interactive exhibits, and the stores of electric transportation.

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EVENTS

Events & Programs

Join us at community events, educational programs, and special gatherings as we share the history, innovation, and future of electric vehicles.

LIMITED AVAILABILITY THROUGH 2027

Become a Founding Member - $25/year

A limited window to join HEVF's legacy circle. Founding Members receive a lapel pin, window decal, and ID card right away, plus quarterly newsletter access and one complimentary + 1 guest museum visit annually once we open.

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Donate Here

History Preserved.
Curiosity Powered.
Futures Inspired.

Electric vehicle history deserves to be preserved, shared, and experienced. Your support helps HEVF care for its historic collection and build the Route 66 Electric Vehicle Museum, creating a place where students, families, enthusiasts, and visitors can discover the remarkable story of electric transportation.

Helps preserve and care for our historic vehicle collection

Supports educational programs and learning experiences

Helps bring new exhibits and vehicle stories to life

Supports the development of our future museum

STAY CONNECTED

Electrify Your Inbox

Get collection stories, museum progress, upcoming events and more from HEVF.

OUR PARTNERS

Building the Future Together

HEVF is grateful to the organizations, businesses and community partners helping us preserve electric vehicle history and bring the Route 66 Electric Vehicle Museum to life.

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