Becoming a certified EV dealer

  • Dealership must make an effort to keep an inventory of at least TWO EVs that are available for purchase.

    Keeping EVs in stock ensures that dealerships are providing a similar buying experience to that of a customer looking for a traditional ICE vehicle. Maintaining a stock of EVs allows dealers to provide test drives and the opportunity to view vehicle options as they would any other vehicle purchase.

  • Dealership has at least one sales staff member who has completed EV dealership training, either from the state electric program or through their OEM

    Sales staff are required to be knowledgeable enough to give the consumer information about ICE vehicles, so EV sales staff should be held to the same standard.

  • At least one Level 2 charging station must be installed at the dealership site

    Dealerships must be able to charge their vehicles for consumers to complete test drives and bring their newly purchased EV back to their residence. Dealership staff must also be able to explain the basics of charging infrastructure to consumers with their own station to use as an example.

Steps to becoming DELA certified

 

  • Verify that your dealership fulfills the Certified Dealer requirements listed above.

  • Confirm interest in becoming a Certified EV Dealer through by filling out the application form (coming soon).

  • Complete the Drive Electric LA EV Dealer Training Course (coming soon).

  • Boost your EV sales through connecting with our statewide network of buyers who are interested in EVs.