OUR STORY
The Vision Behind
HEVF.
Hear from our founders about the passion for electric vehicle history that brought HEVF to life—and the importance of preserving it for future generations.
OUR MISSION
Preserving history. Inspiring what's next.
We bring this mission to life through the collection, conservation, and exhibition of historic vehicles and their stories. Through the museum and our educational outreach, we connect people of all ages with the past, present, and future of electric mobility — honoring Route 66 heritage, inspiring curiosity and innovation, and encouraging a more sustainable transportation future.
OUR AUDIENCE
Serving K-12 students, educators, families, Route 66 travelers, EV enthusiasts, historians, and researchers.
OUR FOUNDER
One vision. 125+ vehicles.
A lasting legacy.
Roderick Wilde, a passionate EV connoisseur and advocate, founded HEVF in 2014. To him, electric vehicles are a mobile origin story capable of conveying the immense past, present, and future impact EVs represent as a viable alternative to gas. Through our collection of EVs, HEVF became a vehicle capable of effecting change by educating the public about America’s extensive history with EVs, their evolution, and their enormous potential as an alternative energy source.
2014
FOUNDED
10
VEHICLES AT THE BEGINNING
In 2014, we began with 10 electric vehicles.
Today, we have the largest electric vehicle collection in the world.
VISIT TODAY
Experience the history today.
Visit the current Route 66 Electric Vehicle Museum inside the Kingman Visitor Center.
Kingman Powerhouse Visitor Center at
120 W. Andy Devine Ave Kingman, AZ 86401
OUR FUTURE
Our next chapter on Beale Street.
In 2027, we plan to open the doors to the Route 66 Electric Vehicle Museum
at 519 E. Beale Street. Interactive visits and hands-on displays will be added in phases as funding allows, building towards the full museum experience we envision.
