
Electric Vehicle Center
Driving EV Tech & Talent
At the University of Michigan’s new Electric Vehicle Center (EVC), we educate, innovate and engage to accelerate the future of electric mobility.
Fueled by a $130 million investment from the state of Michigan’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), we drive EV tech and talent by uniting researchers, educators and industry leaders to tackle challenges and expand opportunities in transitioning to vehicle electrification.
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Our strategic pillars

Technology
We support research and development of innovative Technology through public-private partnerships. The center is working with industry to develop a technology roadmap.

Education
Our Education programs will target both current and future generations of mobility workers with educational offerings at U-M and other institutions across the state.

Workforce
Our Workforce Development efforts are igniting an industry-inspired, multi-faceted talent network, including a focus on Michigan’s underserved populations.

Facilities
A new training and R&D facility, including an upgraded Battery Lab, will support both hands-on education and research into next-gen technologies.

Michigan leads the world in mobility, and the University of Michigan Electric Vehicle Center will be an amazing resource for our state as we transition to clean energy. LEO is excited to partner with the EV Center in our mission to make sure that everyone in our state can benefit from the opportunity for good jobs and economic growth that will result from the adoption of these exciting new technologies.
Home to an extraordinary concentration of mobility research and development, the EV Center continues Michigan’s leadership in mobility and will help us move to a more sustainable future for transportation.

U-M Battery Lab
Established in 2015 as the nation’s first university-based pilot line, the U-M Battery Lab is a full-service battery cell fabrication and testing facility open to any academic or industry user. It is being expanded through the EV Center.
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