Cross-sector alignment
Automakers & OEMs
Align product roadmaps with charging, grid, and policy realities across every major market.
A Vendor-Neutral Nonprofit
The Neutral Forum for the Leaders Driving Electric Mobility
The EV Leadership Foundation unites automakers, utilities, charging networks, investors, policymakers, and academia at one table — to solve the problems no single company can solve alone.
- ✓501(c)(3) In Formation
- ✓Chatham House Rule
- ✓Global Reach
Ecosystem
10K+
Members
500+
Partners
9
Committees
Sectors at the table
- Automakers24
- Utilities18
- Charging Nets31
- Investors42
- Regulators12
Growth Horizon
5-Year Impact
Y1Y2Y3Y4Y5
10,000+
Professionals (5-yr goal)
500+
Corporate Partners
9
Working Committees
1
Vendor-Neutral Table
Our Programs
A complete platform for EV industry leadership
Everything the ecosystem needs to convene, decide, and act — delivered through summits, committees, research, and executive education.
Global & Regional Leadership Summits
Invitation-only convenings where executives, policymakers, utility leaders, and investors meet as peers under Chatham House Rule.
- ✓Annual global summit
- ✓Regional forums across NA, EU, APAC
- ✓Chatham House Rule discussions
- ✓Founder & investor showcase
Who We Convene
One table for every corner of the EV ecosystem
From automakers to regulators, the Foundation is built for the people making the decisions — not just making the pitch.
Grid-ready planning
Utilities & Grid
Coordinate with automakers, charging networks, and regulators on load, tariffs, and grid readiness.
200+ hardware models
Charging Networks
Shape interoperability standards and share operational best practices across borders and brands.
Curated deal flow
Investors & Capital
Access curated deal flow, peer-level diligence, and a neutral view of where the industry is heading.
Direct industry dialogue
Policy & Regulators
Constructive dialogue with industry on infrastructure, incentives, permitting, and grid modernization.
Next-gen talent pipeline
Academia & Workforce
Bridge research and industry through fellowships, curriculum partnerships, and workforce pipelines.
How We Deliver
Built for scale, designed for neutrality
Six strategic pillars anchor every program, committee, and partnership the Foundation delivers.
01
Leadership & Collaboration
A trusted community where executives, founders, investors, utility leaders, policymakers, and researchers meet as peers.
02
Innovation
Support for breakthrough technologies and emerging companies through showcases, pitch events, mentorship, and partnerships.
03
Education
Executive roundtables, technical workshops, certifications, and leadership programs for today's and tomorrow's leaders.
04
Workforce Development
Partnerships with universities and industry to build the next generation of engineers, technicians, and business leaders.
05
Policy & Infrastructure
Constructive dialogue among industry, utilities, regulators, and government on grid, charging, and mobility policy.
06
Vendor Neutrality
No single company, technology, or agenda sets the table. The Foundation belongs to the whole ecosystem.
How It Works
Get involved in four simple steps
From application to industry-shaping impact, we guide members through every step of their journey with the Foundation.
01
Apply for Membership
Executives, founders, and institutional partners submit an application to join the founding circle.
02
Join a Committee
Choose one of nine cross-sector working committees aligned to your priorities and expertise.
03
Convene & Contribute
Participate in summits, roundtables, and Chatham House discussions with peer-level leaders.
04
Shape the Industry
Publish frameworks, influence policy, and scale ideas that no single company can move alone.
The White Space
A neutral, leadership-level forum doesn't yet exist
Every corner of the EV world has built its own conferences, associations, and standards bodies — organized around a single vertical or agenda. What's missing is a neutral table that sits above any one sector.
- Cross-sector convening across the full EV stack
- Executive & board-level participation
- Chatham House Rule discussions
- Vendor-neutral research and frameworks
Automakers
Utilities
Charging
Batteries
Software
Grid Ops
Regulators
Universities
Investors
Join the Founding Circle
Ready to take a seat at the table shaping mobility?
Schedule a conversation with the Foundation team and learn how your organization can help lead the next decade of electric mobility.