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Since my last blog in October, leadership in Washington D.C. is changing and one thing is certain: public funding delivered through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is creating EV jobs across the U.S. and inspiring on-going private sector investment.
We’ve had three U.S. presidents since the first modern electric vehicle (EV) came to market in 2010. Regardless of who sat in the Oval Office, EVs continued to make huge strides in availability, affordability, range and market share across the globe. And the charging infrastructure to support the growing number of EVs on the road continues to expand exponentially. And EV sales are growing in blue, red and purple states because EVs are for everyone. Life-long, self-described “petrol heads” agree.
We’ve had three U.S. presidents since the first modern electric vehicle (EV) came to market in 2010. Regardless of who sat in the Oval Office, EVs continued to make huge strides in availability, affordability, range and market share across the globe. And the charging infrastructure to support the growing number of EVs on the road continues to expand exponentially. And EV sales are growing in blue, red and purple states because EVs are for everyone. Life-long, self-described “petrol heads” agree.
With falling EV prices, a strong used EV market, more incentives and rebates available than ever before, and better affordability overall, there is an EV for everyone. Recent data conducted by Probolsky Research, in partnership with Veloz reveals that nearly 80% of current EV drivers in California plan to purchase another EV for their next car, refuting a survey in the headlines that said most EV owners would choose to go back to a gas car. Another national survey found that almost 90% of EV owners said they are “likely” or “very likely” to purchase an EV as their next car.
ElectricForAll.org’s expanded ZIP code-based EV shopping and incentive-finding tool shows savings for EVs, home chargers, and incentives for federal, state and local communities.
Contrary to some media headlines, the electrical grid as it exists today is prepared to handle the electric vehicles (EVs) currently plugging in and, as EV sales continue to increase, electric utilities are already planning improvements to accommodate millions more of them. While industry and policy leaders are making preparations to welcome new EV drivers to the road, utilities are identifying new technology solutions that allow EVs to benefit the grid — from cost reductions for all utility customers to reliability improvements to climate pollution reduction.
Davina Hurt is a dedicated public servant and environmental advocate, currently serving as a Public Policy Board Member at Veloz since August 1st, 2024. With a strong background in law and public administration, Hurt has been a pivotal figure in promoting sustainable transportation and clean energy solutions throughout the Bay Area.
Veloz is on the search for an Administrative Assistant! In this position, the Administrative Assistant is part of a passionate and collaborative organization that is changing the conversation about EVs in California and beyond. Veloz plays a unique and important role in the EV landscape, and now is the time to elevate our efforts to an exponentially more impactful level. This position requires clear and efficient organizational skills, a proactive approach to administrative tasks, and the ability to support the team in executing sophisticated strategies and smart implementation.
Media headlines over the last six months questioning the future of the electric vehicle (EV) industry, while provocative and no doubt driving the clicks they were designed to elicit, are not painting the full picture of the evolution happening across the globe in the transition to electrified transportation. The transition to EVs is just reaching its adolescence. Sales continue to rise globally and second-quarter U.S. sales climbed 11.3% from last year.
Veloz is on the search for a Communications and Marketing Manager! Reporting to the Communications Director and partnering with the small but mighty Veloz team, the Communications and Marketing Manager plays a critical role in making the electric for all vision a reality by executing aspects of a comprehensive communications and marketing strategy to raise awareness of Veloz, developing and delivering high-quality and high-value content to Veloz members and working alongside the Communications Director to manage all aspects of our industry-focused and consumer-facing communications efforts [...]
Veloz is on the search for a Communications and Marketing Manager! Reporting to the Communications Director and partnering with the small but mighty Veloz team, the Communications and Marketing Manager plays a critical role in making the electric for all vision a reality by executing aspects of a comprehensive communications and marketing strategy to raise awareness of Veloz, developing and delivering high-quality and high-value content to Veloz members and working alongside the Communications Director to manage all aspects of our industry-focused and consumer-facing communications efforts [...]
Veloz’s Q4 2023 EV Market Report is now available and shows strong annual light-duty EV sales growth in California, with a 29% increase in new EV sales from 2022 to 2023 and an 8.2% increase in new EV sales in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022.
Veloz is excited to share the Q2 Electric Vehicle (EV) Market Report, which shows tremendous EV growth in California and nationwide. EVs composed 25.4% of California’s light-duty market share — which means that one in four new cars sold in Q2 2023 were electric! In Q2 2023, California’s EV sales also eclipsed the 79,129 EVs sold in Q2 2022 — a 59% increase year-over-year. California’s EV market share compared to the rest of the U.S. is now at 34%, indicating a promising and steady climb in EV sales across the nation.
Veloz is proudly celebrating the shared victory of California reaching 1.5 million cumulative EV sales well ahead of earlier projections. With an astonishing 124,053 new electric vehicles sold in Q1 2023 — now California’s highest quarterly sales to date — California’s EV market drastically eclipsed the 33,165 EVs sold in Q1 2022, which is a 153% jump year-over-year. This increasingly consistent growth trend, along with California’s cumulative EV sales number exceeding 1.5 million this quarter, shows that the needle is moving quickly in the direction of 100% transportation electrification.
Veloz is proudly celebrating the shared victory of California reaching 1.5 million cumulative EV sales well ahead of earlier projections. With an astonishing 124,053 new electric vehicles sold in Q1 2023 — now California’s highest quarterly sales to date — California’s EV market drastically eclipsed the 33,165 EVs sold in Q1 2022, which is a 153% jump year-over-year. This increasingly consistent growth trend, along with California’s cumulative EV sales number exceeding 1.5 million this quarter, shows that the needle is moving quickly in the direction of 100% transportation electrification.
Veloz is on the search for a Communications and Marketing Manager! Reporting to the Communications Director and partnering with the small but mighty Veloz team, the Communications and Marketing Manager plays a critical role in making the electric for all vision a reality by executing aspects of a comprehensive communications and marketing strategy to raise awareness of Veloz, developing and delivering high-quality and high-value content to Veloz members and working alongside the Communications Director to manage all aspects of our industry-focused and consumer-facing communications efforts [...]
Veloz is on the search for a Communications and Marketing Manager! Reporting to the Communications Director and partnering with the small but mighty Veloz team, the Communications and Marketing Manager plays a critical role in making the electric for all vision a reality by executing aspects of a comprehensive communications and marketing strategy to raise awareness of Veloz, developing and delivering high-quality and high-value content to Veloz members and working alongside the Communications Director to manage all aspects of our industry-focused and consumer-facing communications efforts [...]
Join theVeloz Summit Serieson Dec. 1 for a deep dive into EV charging infrastructure barriers with frank discussions focused on:Multi-family dwellingsWorkplace chargingEV energy rate designThe pending federal infrastructure packageDeveloping a national charging networkand more!This event is free to
Veloz members and friends will receive a 40% discount forVERGE 21!Click hereor use the registration button below to access the discounted rate and register before the rates increase on October 22.The urgency of the climate crisis is accelerating — and so, too, is the opportunity to build a clean eco
Used electric vehicles are selling like hot cakes and are cheaper than comparable used gas cars! However, due to the technology being relatively new along with COVID-19 supply chain impacts, some unique trends are underway within the used EV market. According to Recurrent, two big trends are: 1) a low inventory of pre-owned EVs and 2) a global shortage of silicon chips, which EVs use ten times as many of. Dealerships that reduced supply during the COVID shutdown are now racing to replenish their used EV inventory. Recurrent reports that dealerships are so hungry for supply that some are going so far as to reach out directly to former customers to try encouraging them to sell back or trade-in their EVs. On the bright side, approximately 70% of U.S. annual car purchases are used cars. This represents a huge market for EVs to tap into. With the combination of more and more early adopters’ three-year leases expiring and a huge new crop of increasingly affordable EVs hitting the market, the good news is that there will be used EVs starting as low as $10,000 soon [...]
Veloz is on the search for anEvents and Partnerships Managerto build upon the excellent work already underway by our organization! In this position, the Events and Partnership Manager will be part of a passionate and collaborative group that is changing the conversation about EVs in California and s
At Veloz, our vision is that 100% of new cars sold throughout the state and the nation are electric. We often tout ditching the gas station and charging up at home — like you do your cell phone every night — as one of the greatest benefits of owning an electric vehicle. However, if we’re going to achieve our transportation electrification goals and bring the benefits of pollution-free, gas-free car ownership to more people, we need to find more ways to plug-in at townhouses, apartments and condos — known as multifamily or multi-unit dwellings. Installing charging infrastructure at multifamily dwellings is one of the biggest hurdles facing the transition to electric vehicles. There are two main issues that must be overcome to make multifamily dwelling charging easier: 1. The high costs of building new charging infrastructure. 2. The logistical difficulty of retrofitting older buildings that don't have the power capacity or panel space [...]
See full job descriptionVeloz is on the search for a new communications director to build upon the excellent work already underway. The Communications Director plays a critical role in bringing awareness to the benefits and value of transportation electrification and will improve and grow on the wor
ANAND GOPAL APPOINTED ASBoard of Directors Vice ChairAnand Gopal, Executive Director of Policy Research, has been appointed vice chair of Veloz’s board of directors. Anand has served as a Veloz board director since 2021.Read Anand’s full bio here >>THANKS TO GIOVANNI PALAZZOas outgoing Veloz Vice Ch
Electrified transportation is inevitable. Talk to anyone in the industry. We know it, and so do those who have a lot of money invested in fossil fuels. Some are moving quickly to adapt, while others are fighting the transition. To quote President Obama, “Hard things are hard.” A transition to an all EV future is hard but necessary. Recently, a private consulting group in the Midwest released a study claiming electric cars cost more to fuel than gas cars. It got some media traction, and a lot of pushback and scrutiny of their assumptions such as accounting for free charging at commercial rates. Car and Driver does a stellar job setting the record straight, however you can be sure that the study top-lines will be used again and again by those aiming to delay or derail electric vehicles. At Veloz, we are busting disinformation. We have the facts on our side and are laser-focused on making sure consumers are not fooled. That’s why we launched our EV mythbusting website and are planing a new Electric For All Mythbusters-style education campaign for next year [...]
Veloz experts see sales rising with increased options, availability and advertisingSACRAMENTO – California surpassed 1 million electric vehicles (EVs) sold through the 4th quarter of 2021, according to theCalifornia Energy Commission, making it the first U.S. state to achieve this milestone. Califor
As we watch the war unfold in Eastern Europe, our hearts go out to the people of Ukraine, our colleagues whose family and friends are in danger and the people of Russia who do not want this war. As a global community, we rely on not only the generosity and kindness of our neighbors, but also on resources and goods from countries a world away. Russia is the third largest producer of petroleum in the world and the current geopolitical crisis illustrates how imperative it is to transition away from a fossil-fuel based economy for the health and safety of all people and our planet. At Veloz, an important part of our mission is to eliminate our dependence on oil by replacing all gas-powered vehicles with electric vehicles (EVs) in California and beyond. To do that, we need to think globally and act locally [...]