General Motors launched a virtual education platform focused on electric vehicles that's free for everyone.
The immersive experience, dubbed EV Live, allows participants to interact with specialists in real time, learning about home and public charging, battery technology, sustainability, commercial applications, EV apps, and more.
"Addressing common misconceptions about EVs will accelerate widespread EV adoption," Hoss Hassani, GM vice president of EV Ecosystem, said in a statement(Opens in a new window). "With EV Live, we're making it easier to learn about the EV experience. Whether you're curious or skeptical, an experienced owner or brand new to EVs, the experts at EV Live are here to help."
Visit the EV Live website(Opens in a new window) to launch an on-demand tour or schedule a live session, during which you may ask questions directly through voice or text chat. Participants can hear and see the specialist, while the specialist can hear, but not see, the participant.
Experts are available to connect every day, though times vary:
Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to midnight ET
Friday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET
Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET
"EV Live lets us meet people where they are and have a real conversation about electrification. We're selling the EV experience, rather than specific EVs," Hassani said. "GM wants to be the company that puts everyone in an EV, and we understand that vehicles are only part of the equation," he added. "With EV Live, we're giving everyone the opportunity to confidently navigate the world of EVs."
Live tours are initially offered in a one-on-one format, with group options and pre-recorded broadcasts expected later this year. The program also aims to prepare GM dealers, employees,
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