Join Arizona EV Collective

Welcome to Our Desert Community!

Message from Sarah Martinez

"Welcome to the Arizona EV Collective! As a solar engineer with 6 years of EV conversion experience, I'm passionate about combining sustainable energy with classic automotive restoration. Our desert community specializes in heat management and solar integration - perfect for Arizona's unique climate challenges."

Current Project: 1968 Porsche 912 with integrated solar roof (80% complete)

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number

Location (City, State) *

We meet primarily in the Phoenix metro area

Current EV Conversion Experience

Skills & Interests

Help us understand what you bring to the team and what you'd like to learn. Select all that apply:

Current Skills

Solar Systems

Cooling Systems

Welding/Fabrication

Electrical Wiring

Mechanical Work

Battery Systems

Motor Installation

Project Management

Parts Sourcing

Learning Interests

Solar Integration

Thermal Management

Air-Cooled Classics

Battery Pack Building

High Voltage Safety

Charging Infrastructure

What vehicle are you planning to convert? (Optional)

Collaboration Preferences

Workshop & Tool Sharing

I have garage/workshop space I can share I have tools/equipment I can share I need workspace for my project I need access to specialized tools I have solar installation experience

Meeting Availability

Weekday evenings Saturday mornings Saturday afternoons Sunday afternoons

Tell us about yourself and your conversion goals

Cluster Info

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Meeting Frequency: Monthly

Average Project: 3-5 months

Activity Level: Active

Next Event

Monthly Meetup

June 1, 2025

Phoenix, AZ

Current Projects

1968 Porsche 912

AC-50 motor + solar roof - 80% complete

1973 BMW 2002

Tesla Model 3 front motor - 45% complete

Our Specialties

Solar integration & charging

Desert climate cooling

Air-cooled classics

Questions?

Need more information before applying? Reach out to our cluster leader.