Join Us

Three ways to partner with the EVC.

Companies, suppliers, startups, and public organizations join the center at the level that fits their goals — from staying informed to directing the research agenda.

Membership pathways

Affiliate, Associate, Member

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Affiliate

Stay close to the work

An entry point for organizations that want visibility into the center's research direction and community.

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Associate

Participate more deeply

A deeper level of engagement with the center's research portfolio, events, and partner network.

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Member

Help set the agenda

Full participation, including a voice in member-directed research priorities set through roadmap workshops.

Contact

Let's talk about what you need.

Whether you're exploring membership, sponsored research, facility access, or workforce programs, our team will point you to the right people.

Address
U-M Electric Vehicle Center
Dow Engineering Building
2300 Hayward St
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Email the EVC team

What partners get access to

  • Open-access, IP-neutral cell and module fabrication, testing, and analysis at the U-M Battery Lab
  • Powertrain and vehicle-level testing at the Walter E. Lay Automotive Laboratory
  • Bi-directional charging and grid-integration research at Mcity
  • Research collaboration across eight priority technology areas
  • A pipeline of students, technicians, and working professionals trained for electric mobility