The Electric Vehicle Association advances the adoption of electric mobility and champions a cleaner, more accessible, and sustainable transportation future. Through the You Can EV Scholarship, it aims to support students who want to help shape that future.
Read MorePatrick Anderson has stepped away from his position on EVA’s Board of Directors to serve as Interim Executive Director. Patrick, a retired Air Force veteran, brings a strong combination of technology expertise, community-building experience, public-sector leadership, and deep knowledge of the EV industry. He is a co-founder of the Mustang Mach-E Club of America and Ford EV Clubs, an EV content creator, and an experienced technology professional.
Read MoreThe EVA is seeking individuals who can bring experience in fundraising, business, communications, nonprofit leadership, community organizing or outreach to join our Board of Directors. But just as important, we’re looking for people with ideas, energy and a willingness to contribute their experience and perspective.
Read MoreOur celebration of Drive Electric Month (NDEM) continues this week with events hosted across the country by EVA volunteer members!
Read MoreNational Drive Electric Month (NDEM) starts on Friday, Sept. 11 and runs through Oct. 12, bringing EV rides, test drives, showcases, and community conversations about all the benefits of driving electric.
Read MoreFor the third time, the Global EV Alliance is asking respondents around the world to take their EV Driver Survey. Do you drive electric? Help ensure that the voice of EV drivers are heard.
Read MoreOur partnership with bold.org, along with the dedicated support of Chris Celek, Aaron Choate, and the national EVA board, brought the Wisconsin EVA scholarship to life. In 2026, we proudly awarded our first round of scholarships to four Wisconsin residents, each receiving $500. These awards were prioritized for individuals who demonstrated financial need.
Read MoreRoad trips in personal vehicles continue to be the travel choice for millions of Americans. As charging infrastructure expands rapidly across the country, the open road has never been more accessible for electric vehicle drivers.
Read MoreFor more than 20 years, a dedicated group of volunteers in north central Washington has been doing the quiet, essential work of electrifying a region; one conversation, one charging station, and one community fair at a time. Now, as their longtime parent organization prepares to dissolve, that work is entering a new chapter — literally.
Read MorePro-Vision Academy, in partnership with The Green Thumb Academy, Inc., hosted a summer enrichment camp featuring Legacy EV electric go-carts. Designed for 5th–8th graders, the program gave students hands-on experience while Houston EVA volunteers coached about the build process. Installing motors, batteries, gears, chains, and electrical wiring—along with Bill Swann’s commentary on energy and speed—made the experience both educational and fun.
Read MoreThere is nothing quite like the energy of a hometown 4th of July parade. The summer heat radiating off the pavement, the chaos of floats and marching bands, and hundreds of people lining the sidewalk. This year, rolling down the street with the New Jersey Electric Vehicle Association, I knew I wanted to do more than just smile and wave from behind the wheel.
Read MoreAs Congress considers the transportation funding provisions included in the BUILD America 250 Act, EVA encourages policymakers to carefully evaluate the cumulative impact of transportation-related fees on EV drivers. More than three dozen states already impose EV-specific registration fees or taxes, and in some states those fees are substantial. Adding a new federal EV fee on top of existing state charges could result in EV owners contributing more toward transportation funding than comparable gasoline vehicle drivers.
Read MoreEVA chapters collectively hold enormous experience, recruiting members, running events, working with dealerships, and everything in between. Whatever challenge your chapter is facing, another chapter has probably dealt with it. This session was designed to surface that institutional knowledge and put it to work.
Read MoreI began promoting and building out EV infrastructure when it was almost nonexistent in Kentucky. Now, I work for Solclusion Energy Group, and am extremely proud of what we’ve done. As a company, we are not only putting in EV chargers, but also making a real difference in our communities.
Read MoreFor those thinking about going electric—or making home charging easier and more affordable, National Grid offers residential EV programs in Massachusetts and Upstate New York designed to help customers install home charging and lower fueling costs by shifting charging to off-peak times.
Read MoreOn May 30, chapter leaders, advocates, and national staff from across the country came together in Denver, Colorado for the Electric Vehicle Association's 2026 Annual Member Summit & Awards: a full day of learning, collaboration, and celebration centered on one overarching goal: learning from each other's successes.
Read MoreKate has served on the EVA Board of Directors for the past four years and has been a dedicated leader within our organization. In addition to her service on the national board, she serves as President of the Capital District EVA chapter in New York, where she has worked tirelessly to advance EV education and support EV drivers in her community.
Read MorePatrick Anderson has been appointed to the Electric Vehicle Association's national Board of Directors, a position that caps years of grassroots work. For Anderson, co-founder of the Mustang Mach-E Club of America and Ford EV Clubs, digital content creator, and information technology veteran, it’s a position well earned.
Read MoreThe future is electric, and you’re leading the way! As we gather for the Electric Vehicle Association’s highly anticipated EV Summit, we want to take a moment to honor the pioneers, the problem-solvers, and the persistent advocates who made 2025 a landmark year for electric mobility.
Read MoreLet’s be honest: running a local chapter is rewarding, but it’s also a lot of work. Between hunting for the right pitch deck and drafting your third MOU of the month, it can feel like you’re building the plane while flying it. The good news? Someone else in the EVA network has probably already built that plane and they’ve got the blueprints ready for you.
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