Disney to Replace Autopia Gas Cars With Electric Fleet

The Walt Disney Company will replace the gasoline-powered vehicles of the Autopia ride at Disneyland in Anaheim with electric vehicles by early 2027. The transition follows a 2024 notice of violation from the California Air Resources Board, which determined the attraction lacked proper emissions certifications.

As part of a settlement with the state, Disney paid a $56,250 fine and agreed to retire the gas-engine fleet. The current cars, which utilize 8.5 horsepower Honda engines, have operated since 1955 and were cited for creating a microclimate of smog within the Tomorrowland section of the park.

Ride designer Bob Gurr stated the new system will utilize an electrified track instead of conventional onboard batteries. While Honda's current sponsorship agreement for the attraction runs through early 2027, the company has not confirmed if it will maintain a role in the new electric version of the ride.