Our Members Are Your Business: How Your Company Benefits as an EVA Member
By Chris Celek, Executive Director
As the electric vehicle charging industry converges on Las Vegas on March 18-19 for the EV Charging Summit & Expo, Westgate Resort will be bustling with talk of kilowatt-hours, uptime reliability, and grid resilience.
But amidst the flashy hardware and next-gen software, one critical component often gets lost in the noise: the actual humans behind the wheel. For charging equipment manufacturers and charging network operators, technical specs are only half the battle. The other half is providing a superior user experience. This is where the Electric Vehicle Association delivers exceptional business value.
Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles by empowering our nationwide, member-driven network of local chapters to educate communities, share real-world EV experiences, and inform decision-making.
EVA equips individuals and communities with unbiased, experience-based information about electric vehicles; provides national resources and support for chapter-led outreach and educational events; and coordinates with policymakers and stakeholders by sharing member insights to inform decision-making.
With chapters across the country, EVA supports current and future EV drivers by providing clear, practical information that bridges real-world experience, policy, and community needs.
We’re the Voice of EV Drivers
Attendees at EVCS – the charging equipment manufacturers and the charging network operators – are building the infrastructure of the future, but are you building it to meet the needs of the people who use it today and will tomorrow?
Our members are your business. EVA represents the force behind the EV revolution: an enthusiastic audience of owners and advocates across North America. For charging equipment manufacturers and network operators, we are your most valuable focus group.
By aligning with EVA, your business gains a direct line to:
Real-world feedback: Move beyond theoretical use cases to understand how your EV charging hardware performs in the rain, snow, and heat of daily commutes.
Brand trust: Position your EV charging network not just as a service provider, but as a community partner dedicated to listening to the "Voice of the Driver."
Advocacy power: Leverage our grassroots network across the United States to push the policies and incentives that drive your market growth.
Don’t just take our word for it; research titans like Coltura, Consumer Reports and Harvard’s Salata Institute have trusted EVA by supplying their unique insights and the most accurate EV data available with our members who reshare it with the public.
Connect with Us in Las Vegas
We aren't just attending EVCS; we're leading the conversation between industry leaders and end-users.
1. The EV Charging Answers Bar: Forget the rehearsed sales pitches. Join John Higham, EVA’s Vice President of Communications, at the "EV Charging Answers Bar." It’s an open forum where you can discuss the real friction points drivers face and how your technology can solve them.
When: Wednesday, March 18, 12:30-1:15 pm
Where: Lounge 5
2. Panel discussion: “Creating a World-Class Customer Charging Experience”: As electric vehicle adoption accelerates, the focus is shifting from simple utility to a seamless, customer-centered charging experience. Hear EVA’s John Higham and other industry leaders explore how the EV landscape is being redefined by prioritizing convenience and connection, whether through enhanced retail amenities and loyalty rewards or thoughtful urban planning that integrates charging into recreational spaces. By transforming necessary stops into enjoyable interactions, these private and public innovators demonstrate that the future of infrastructure is built around people, not just power.
Where: Event Floor
When: Thursday, March 19, 12:50 – 1:35 pm
3. Panel discussion: Energy Storage: Integrating energy storage systems with EV charging infrastructure is rapidly becoming a cornerstone strategy for sites seeking to reduce demand charges, accelerate deployment timelines, and unlock more resilient, flexible power solutions. EVA Treasurer Andy Fraser will moderate this panel which explores how energy storage systems can bridge gaps in constrained grid environments, support fast-charging needs, and enable more predictable operating costs, all while strengthening reliability for fleets, public charging networks, and high-volume commercial sites.
Where: Event Floor
When: Thursday, March 19, 12:50 – 1:35 pm
4. Visit EVA national leaders in Booth 1728: Come meet our team that’s ensuring the EV driver’s voice is heard. Whether you are a hardware manufacturer or a software developer, or a charging network operator, stop by to discuss what matters most to actual EV drivers.
Exclusive EVCS Offer: Become an EVA Business Member
To help you maximize your ROI at EVCS, we are offering an exclusive membership package for attendees. This is your opportunity to formally align your brand with the leading consumer voice in electric mobility.
Business Membership - $1,500
Visibility: A featured blog article about your company linked on the EVA website and sent to our monthly newsletter subscribers.
Branding: Your company logo linked on the EVA website.
Team Access: Four (4) individual EVA memberships for your key team members to network directly with our chapters.
Recognition: Automatic qualification for the national EVA Business of the Year award.
Individual Membership - $55
Perfect for charging industry professionals who want to stay connected to the EV community.
Join our member-driven network to educate communities and share real-world EV experiences.
Ready to Accelerate EV Adoption
Your technology powers electric vehicles; EVA members drive them. That makes our members your business. Let’s work together.