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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

National President and SA Director - James Pickering

James was elected President by the Board at its meeting of 9 December 2025.

He is also the South Australian Director of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association. He has worked in the technology and communications industries for over 30 years, recently with a focus on sustainability solutions. James has experience building and leading teams in Australia and Asia-Pacific roles for global technology companies, with a long focus on markets in transition. A Company Director since 1998, spanning from startups to large business he brings a governance, strategy and growth lens to his work.

Combining a passion for practical, pragmatic and equitable approaches to sustainability, a long career in technology, and a love of a long road trip, James switched to driving Electric in 2019, but was a passionate advocate for reducing emissions through electrification for more than a decade prior.

Vice President and WA Director - Jo Oddie

Jo was elected Vice-President by the Board at its meeting of 9 December 2025.

Jo is pleased to be representing AEVA’s Western Australian Branch as Director. Jo is a climate action, renewable energy and electric vehicle enthusiast; in her volunteer life active in working with communities that are focused on reducing carbon emissions, adapting to climate change and building energy resilience.

She first encountered AEVA when the wonderful ACT branch supported the EV-ents she was running in SE NSW from 2021-2022 and has owned and driven an EV since early 2023. In her professional life Jo worked in forest and natural resource management for 27 years, shifting focus to work as a program designer and evaluator in international development in 2009. In this capacity she has since worked across many sectors and on programs in 12 nations across South-east Asia, Central and South Asia, the Pacific and Africa. 

Jo brings extensive experience in governance, strategy setting, advocacy, practical solutions, collaboration and group facilitation to her role as Director. She is also an active member of AEVA’s policy and advocacy working group.

National Treasurer and Queensland Director - Nathan Gore-Brown

Nathan Gore-Brown was elected National Treasurer by the Board meeting of 9 December 2025.

Nathan 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.

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