Drive Electric Vermont

What Drive Electric Vermont does

Drive Electric Vermont is a public-private partnership headquartered in Winooski, Vermont, that operates as the state's comprehensive informational and educational resource for electric vehicle adoption. Sponsored by Efficiency Vermont in collaboration with the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans), the organization serves residential consumers, businesses, municipalities, and rental property owners across Vermont with EV education, incentive navigation, charging infrastructure information, and electrified transportation resources. Between 2019 and 2025, VTrans-sponsored incentive programs disbursed over $23.5 million through nearly 7,000 incentives, positioning Drive Electric Vermont as the navigational front-end for these programs. The organization does not sell products or services; all guidance, consultations, and resources are provided at no cost to Vermonters.

The core product is an informational web platform (driveelectricvt.com) comprising an EV Model Finder covering 78 models, an Incentives Finder indexing 37 programs, an EV Dealer Locator (76 dealerships), an eBike Dealer Locator (35 dealers), a Public Charging Map with over 500 stations (the highest per-capita public charging network in the U.S.), and a fleet electrification consultation service. Supporting the platform is a content library covering vehicle types, charging (Level 1/2/DCFC), maintenance, safety, winter driving, batteries, and environmental impact, distributed via website, blog, email newsletter, social media (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram), webinars, and partner channels including utilities, dealerships, and state agencies.

The business model is grant- and utility-funded rather than revenue-generating; the organization functions as a quasi-governmental initiative within Vermont's transportation electrification ecosystem. Distribution relies on partnerships with Efficiency Vermont, VTrans, Charge Vermont, VELCO, Vermont Electric Coop, VEDA, and 76+ authorized EV dealerships. Headcount is in the 11-50 range and the entity is privately held with no venture capital, private equity, or public-market ownership structure. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Drive Electric Vermont

Legal name

Drive Electric Vermont

Website

https://driveelectricvt.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Drive Electric Vermont is a public-private partnership sponsored by Efficiency Vermont and VTrans that operates a free statewide EV education and incentive-navigation platform, serving Vermont consumers, businesses, and municipalities with model comparisons, dealer and charging maps, and fleet electrification consulting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Winooski

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public-Private Partnership Funding: Drive Electric Vermont operates as a public-private partnership funded by Efficiency Vermont in collaboration with the Vermont Agency of Transportation. The organization does not generate revenue from product sales but serves as an educational resource to accelerate EV adoption in Vermont. Revenue is derived from government and utility-sponsored programs aimed at transportation electrification.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Drive Electric Vermont operates a free, public-private partnership educational portal that helps Vermont residents, businesses, and municipalities navigate electric vehicle adoption by providing EV comparison tools, incentive navigation across 37 programs, public charging station maps, dealer directories, and free expert consultations. The organization does not sell EVs or charging equipment; it offers unbiased information, cost-of-ownership analysis, and fleet electrification advisory services to accelerate transportation electrification statewide.

Product overview

Drive Electric Vermont is an informational and educational resource portal for electric vehicles in Vermont, operating as a public-private partnership sponsored by Efficiency Vermont in collaboration with the Vermont Agency of Transportation. The offering consists of an online information portal providing comprehensive EV resources including an EV Model Finder Tool (78 models available for comparison), an Incentives Finder (37 available incentives from utilities), an EV Dealer Locator (76 dealerships), a Public Charging Map (500+ stations), an eBike Dealer Locator (35 dealers), fleet electrification consultation services, and educational content about EV types, charging, maintenance, safety, and environmental impact. The platform serves residential consumers, businesses, municipalities, and rental property owners seeking information about transitioning to electric transportation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EV Model Finder Tool Interactive online tool allowing users to browse and compare 78 EV models with filtering by type, make, electric range, drivetrain, MSRP, and seating capacity. Available free to Vermont residents researching EV purchases.
• Incentives Finder Searchable tool helping Vermonters find available incentives for EVs, charging equipment, eBikes, and lawn equipment based on their utility provider and technology needs. Aggregates 37 available incentive programs across federal, state, and utility levels.
• Public Charging Map Interactive map showing more than 500 public EV charging stations in Vermont, which represents the highest per-capita public charging network in the U.S. Available free to all users planning EV travel or evaluating charging access.
• Fleet Electrification Consulting Free consultation services for businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities looking to transition fleet vehicles to electric. Includes cost analysis, charging infrastructure planning, vehicle selection, and implementation guidance. Documented outcomes include $4,745 savings per vehicle for Champlain Water District.
• Multi-Unit Housing Charging Support Resources and free consultation for rental property owners and multi-unit housing managers looking to install EV charging infrastructure. Covers installation costs, electrical upgrades, tenant demand, right-to-charge policies, and revenue recovery. Managed in partnership with Charge Vermont, which can cover up to 100% of eligible installation costs.
• Free Expert EV Consultations Free 30-minute consultations with Drive Electric Vermont team for personalized EV guidance. Available for individual consumers, businesses, and municipalities. Can be scheduled online or initiated via phone (888) 921-5990 or email at [email protected].
• eBike Programs and Incentives Information and resources about electric bicycles, including available incentives for standard, cargo, and adaptive eBikes. Coordinated with a network of 35 Vermont eBike dealers offering sales and test rides across Northeast, Northwest, Central, and Southern Vermont.
• Electric Lawn Equipment Programs Information about battery-powered lawn care equipment including mowers, chainsaws, leaf blowers, and trimmers, along with available incentives for Vermont residents.

Quantifiable outcome

• EVs generate just 14% as many lifecycle carbon emissions as comparable gas cars in Vermont
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Efficiency VermontcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary sponsor of Drive Electric Vermont. Efficiency Vermont is the state-funded energy efficiency utility that provides rebates for EVs, charging infrastructure, eBikes, and other electric equipment. The partnership enables Drive Electric Vermont to operate as the state's comprehensive EV resource.
• Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency collaborating on Drive Electric Vermont and managing clean transportation incentive programs. Between 2019-2025, VTrans sponsored five incentive programs disbursing over $23.5 million through nearly 7,000 incentives. Also manages the NEVI program for EV fast charging corridor infrastructure.
• Charge VermontcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram funding workplace and multi-family EV charging across Vermont. Offers up to 100% cost coverage for eligible charging installations. Works with Drive Electric Vermont to provide installation guidance and incentive access.
• Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO)supportingTechnology or IntegrationVELCO manages Vermont's electric grid infrastructure and works on grid modernization to support EV adoption. Their Chief Innovation and Communications Officer Kerrick Johnson contributes expertise on grid capacity and planning for transportation electrification.
• Vermont Electric CoopsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMember-owned electric cooperative providing EV programs and managed charging options for members. Their Innovation and Technology Leader Cyril Brunner provides expertise on grid readiness and EV adoption support.
• Vermont EV Dealerships (76 dealers)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of 76 Vermont-authorized EV dealerships including major brands (Chevrolet, Ford, Tesla, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Volkswagen, etc.). Dealers provide vehicle sales, test drives, and access to federal and state incentive programs.
• Vermont eBike Dealers (35 dealers)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of 35 Vermont eBike dealers offering electric bicycle sales and test rides. Covers various regions of Vermont including Northeast, Northwest, Central, and Southern Vermont.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Plug In America: National nonprofit EV consumer advocacy and education organization. Directly comparable to Drive Electric Vermont as a free public resource that educates consumers on EV ownership, incentives, and policy, though operating at national scale rather than state-level.
• Veloz: California-based nonprofit public-private partnership focused on accelerating EV adoption through education, awareness campaigns, and stakeholder collaboration. Closest structural analog as a state-flavored EV education nonprofit funded by utilities, automakers, and government.

Emerging players

• CleanEnergyStates Alliance (CESA): Nonprofit coalition of state clean energy funds and agencies that supports state-level transportation electrification programs. Comparable as a coordinating body for state-sponsored EV adoption, though focused on cross-state program facilitation rather than direct consumer education.
• Atlas Public Policy: EV-focused policy research and data analytics firm serving governments, utilities, and industry. Comparable as a specialist organization operating in the EV adoption support ecosystem with analytics, though more research/policy-oriented than consumer-facing education.
• Electric Vehicle Association (EVA): Grassroots volunteer-led EV consumer education and advocacy organization. Comparable as a free, education-focused EV community resource, though volunteer-driven rather than government/utility-sponsored.

Regional players

• Northeast Electric Vehicle Coalition: Multi-state regional coalition coordinating EV adoption efforts across Northeastern U.S. states. Comparable as a coalition supporting state-level EV adoption policy and infrastructure, though operating across multiple states rather than serving a single state's consumers.
• Drive Electric Minnesota: Minnesota-focused EV education and adoption nonprofit modeled similarly to Drive Electric Vermont. Comparable as a state-specific EV consumer resource with dealer network, incentive information, and educational content, though serving a different geography.
• Drive Change. Drive Electric. (Northeast): Regional multi-state EV education and incentive awareness campaign covering several Northeast states. Comparable as an EV awareness/education program serving consumers with incentives and dealer information, though covering a multi-state footprint rather than a single state.

Others

• Efficiency Vermont: Parent sponsor and state-chartered energy efficiency utility that funds Drive Electric Vermont. Directly comparable ecosystem participant providing energy efficiency and transportation electrification programs to Vermonters, though broader in scope (residential, commercial, industrial energy).
• Green Mountain Power: Vermont's largest electric utility and a partner distributing EV rebates and managed-charging programs. Comparable as a utility-sponsored EV program operator in the same market, though a regulated utility rather than an educational nonprofit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCrk7CdsFD-f583JWaHucZew
• Facebookfacebook.com/DriveElectricVT
• Instagraminstagram.com/driveelectricvt

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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