Community Building:
Women Drive Electric fosters a real-world and online community where women can share their EV experiences, ask questions, and receive peer recommendations in a safe and supportive environment.
Empowerment and Education:
Our community aims to empower women by providing straightforward information about EVs, celebrating women in the automotive industry, and encouraging confident discussions about cars.
Addressing Barriers:
We focus on overcoming the barriers that women face when purchasing EVs, such as safety concerns, cost, and accessibility. By highlighting these issues, we aim to improve gender balance in the automotive sector.
Future Plans:
Women Drive Electric are expanding our resources to cover all aspects of EV life, covering topics such as charging solutions, energy suppliers, and the latest technology.
We aim to be the leading source of female-led content and advice for EV users.
Our work with the Community
We are a vibrant community aimed at empowering women in the electric vehicle (EV) sector.
Founded by George Thurman and Michelle Breffitt, our community connects female EV drivers and industry experts with women seeking guidance and inspiration during their transition to electric vehicles.
Supportive Environment:
Our community provides a safe space for women to share their EV experiences, ask questions, and receive peer recommendations. This supportive atmosphere encourages women to discuss cars with confidence and gain valuable insights from fellow members.
Celebration of Women in the Industry:
We highlight the achievements of women in the EV tech and automotive sectors. By showcasing female car reviewers and content creators, Women Drive Electric offers access to straightforward information and resources tailored to women’s needs.
Engagement and Events:
Our community actively participates in events like the EV Rally, promoting gender diversity and demonstrating the practical use of EVs in various contexts. These events help spread awareness and encourage more women to consider careers in the automotive industry.
Resource Sharing:
Our community benefits from shared knowledge on topics such as charging solutions, energy suppliers, and EV technology.
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Our work with the Industry
Women Drive Electric is actively engaging with the motor trade and EV industry to promote gender diversity and make electric vehicles more appealing and accessible to women. Here are some of our key initiatives:
Industry Collaboration
EV Rally Participation:
Women Drive Electric has formed an all-female team to participate in the A-to-Z EV Rally. This involvement helps promote the visibility of women in the fleet sector and showcases how EVs can be used effectively as work vehicles. The rally also provides an opportunity to engage with fleet managers and discuss solutions for supporting female colleagues in transitioning to electric vehicles.
Partnerships and Sponsorships:
The initiative collaborates with industry partners such as The AA, Compleo, Formula Space, and EZ-Charge. These partnerships help support the community’s activities and amplify their message of encouraging women to explore careers in the automotive industry.
Advocacy and Awareness
Events and Exhibitions:
Women Drive Electric participates in events like the Everything Electric Exhibition, providing a platform for women to connect with industry experts, share experiences, and discuss electric vehicle ownership. These events highlight the purchasing power of women and aim to bridge the knowledge gap in the EV sector.
Promoting Female Representation:
By celebrating women working in EV tech and automotive industries, Women Drive Electric aims to increase female representation and influence within these fields. They spotlight female car reviewers and content creators, providing members with access to valuable information tailored to women’s needs.
Support for Fleet Transition
Addressing Fleet Sector Challenges:
Women Drive Electric works to address the disconnect between fleet decisions and end users by engaging with fleet operators. They offer insights into how fleets can better support female drivers during the transition to electric vehicles, ensuring that women’s perspectives are considered in decision-making processes.
Through these efforts, Women Drive Electric is fostering a more inclusive environment in the motor trade and EV industry, encouraging more women to participate both as consumers and professionals.
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