Electric Futures – Savannah
Savannah represents the Electric Futures pilot project’s coastal community.
As a major port and transportation hub, the Savannah region has experienced more than $7 billion in EV and battery manufacturing investments, creating significant opportunities for transportation electrification, workforce development, and economic growth.
Savannah’s coastal location also presents unique opportunities and challenges. As a hurricane- and flood-prone community, Savannah provides an important opportunity to explore how EVs and battery technologies can support emergency preparedness, resilience, and cleaner transportation while addressing the specific needs of coastal communities. Electric Futures seeks to better understand how residents can benefit from the region’s growing clean transportation economy and play an active role in shaping solutions that reflect Savannah’s unique transportation and resilience needs.
Azania Heyward-James serves as the Community Liaison, helping ensure that local perspectives, priorities, and experiences remain central to the project.
Community E-Mobility Plan
Stand by for Savannah’s e-mobility plan, coming November 2026.
A Future for All of Us
E-mobility jobs are expanding in Georgia with the recent emergence of EV manufacturers in the state, including the Hyundai Metaplant in Ellabell, Georgia and Rivian in Atlanta.
Savannah Technical College, alongside many others in Georgia, now provides pathways for students who want to work in this emerging industry, including EV manufacturing, service and repair, and electrical work to maintain charging infrastructure.