About Us

Avanza EV™ is dedicated to driving positive change by promoting the use of electric vehicles (EV) and empowering low-income Latino communities to make the switch from gasoline-powered cars to EV technology. Our mission is to accelerate the adoption EVs that reduce harmful emissions and improve the health and well-being of communities across our country. Through our efforts, we strive to make a more equitable and sustainable future for all.

Meet the Team

  • Edwin Luevanos

    Co-Founder

  • Steve Alfaro

    Co-Founder

  • Deedra Simmons

    Director of Site Development

  • Noah Frieder

    Program and Partnerships Manager

  • Andrea Acosta

    Operations Associate

  • Michelle Garcia

    Outreach & Education Coordinator

  • Karlene Angol

    Marketing Associate

As part of the White House EV Acceleration Challenge, both public and private entities are committing to driving America's transition to electric vehicles. We're thrilled to be included in this list and we're proud to be leading a new initiatives for the Latino community. Lastly, we would like to thank Ideas For Us, General Motors, and Green Latinos for their support on our first project in Maryland.

Sponsors & Partners