https://aeva.asn.au/about-us/
About us
About us
The Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA) LTD is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the cause of switching Australia's transport networks to electric drive as quickly as possible. We all share a common interest in electromobility and climate-friendly transport. Formed after the oil price shocks of 1973, the AEVA is the longest continuously running EV society in the world.
We represent all EV users and enthusiasts, current and prospective, and are more than happy to offer jargon-free advice on which EV is right for you. We also make regular submissions to government and industry about policies which will help transition to electric drive, and away from imported fossil fuels for transport.
Our Mission and Purpose
The AEVA's mission has not changed in over 50 years - to accelerate the transition of Australia's transport networks to electric drive as quickly as possible.
Our purpose is to provide a forum for social and technical communication in the EV field, create greater awareness of EVs and encourage their use, to foster further research and development in EV technology, and to be an unbiased, impartial, trusted source of information on EVs in Australia.
A summary document of AEVAs Strategic Plan may be found here.
Originally an incorporated association, the AEVA is now a not-for-profit company, limited by guarantee. A board consisting of 8 directors, one from each state or territory branch, oversees the strategic direction of the association as a national body. Our branches run events, host workshops and form the centres of our EV enthusiast community.
The AEVA Board of Directors
President
Chris Jones's term as President, and as WA Director, concluded on 13 November 2025. The Vice-President (Richard Czumak) will be Acting President until the Board elects a new President on 9 December 2025.
Acting President and ACT Director - Richard Czumak
Richard is the Director of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA) representing the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). He commenced his electrification journey relatively recently, purchasing his first EV in 2021, but has a long-standing interest in technology, sustainability and public transport. His personal experience driving an EV has ignited his passion to educate the general public about EVs and their benefits, advocate for the electrification of public transport and seek equity in access to EV technology. He has been active on the AEVA ACT executive committee including as a past branch chair. In his day job Richard is an operations analyst with a large multinational aerospace and engineering company and served for over a decade in the Royal Australian Navy.
NSW Director - Michael Day
Victorian Director - Riz Akhtar
Riz has been an advocate in the Electric Vehicle space for several years after purchasing his Tesla in 2019. Having been an active participant on multiple committees in both the Tesla Owners Club of Australia (Victoria) and the AEVA Victorian branch, Riz’s support for EV adoption in Australia has continued to grow. In his day to day, Riz is Founder and CEO of carloop, a company specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends serving customers across industry and government. He is passionate for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia which is seen through his journalism work on Australia’s number one online EV publication, The Driven.
Tasmanian Director - Jon Ettershank
Jon is the Tasmanian Director of the Australian Electric Vehicle association. He is passionate about technology and electric vehicles and has worked in the technology sector for over 30 years, primarily for electricity and water utilities. He is committed to the acceleration of the electrification of everything to save us all money and save our kids' future.
Queensland Director - Nathan Gore-Brown
Nathan Gore-Brown has 30 years in the automotive industry and 10 years as a Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) specialist. Nathan is a leading expert on transport decarbonisation and electric vehicle strategies in Australia. He has held various roles in the automotive industry, including with Aston Martin, Caterpillar, Mazda and Tesla. He has supported and operated traditional and alternatively fuelled vehicle fleets and continues support fleets with his consultancy, ZEV Integrations. He also founded Test EV, distributor of Aviloo EV battery health testing.
WA Director - Jo Oddie
SA Director - James Pickering
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NT Director - Jonathan Garwood
Appointments and other roles:
Warwick Cathro - National, and interim membership secretary
Rob Hills - Webmaster
Christopher Walkden - Assistant webmaster