Call for Abstracts

We invite you to submit your abstract for the 39th Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition (EVS39), hosted by the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) from June 21-24, 2026, in Long Beach, California, USA. At this annual gathering of the world’s electric transportation experts, EVS39 will feature cutting-edge research and showcase innovative technologies and market offerings.

Please find the complete set of instructions and list of themes below.

This is your chance to present during the EVS39 program. We invite abstracts of papers that cover research, market trends, and policy initiatives in all areas related to electric transportation, including hybrid, battery, and fuel cell technologies, electric transportation infrastructure and services.

EVS39’s juried paper program features lecture presentations with four-person panels and dialogue sessions, where individual presenters utilize posters to host specialized discussions. Presenters are the authors of papers accepted by a committee of distinguished experts in the electric drive value chain.

As noted below, abstract authors may indicate their preferred presentation format, but they will be informed of the assigned format by the EVS39 organizers upon acceptance. Authors of accepted abstracts must submit a final paper to be presented in either a lecture or dialogue session during the Symposium. All final papers will be published in the EVS39 Proceedings. Select papers will appear in the World Electric Vehicle Association (WEVA) Journal.

All accepted presenters are required to register as delegates and attend the conference to present their work.

Abstract Submission

The submitting author must also be the abstract presenter. All abstracts should be submitted as PDF files formatted according to the official EVS39 abstract template, available for download in Word format.

Submissions are only accepted through the online form. Below, please find the instructions for abstract submission.

Submit your Abstract

Step 1

Download the abstract template (Word format) and complete your abstract, carefully following the formatting guidelines of the template (maximum 700 - 1,000 words). Once completed, save it as a PDF file. The following sections are required:

Title/Header
Authors
Executive Summary
Abstract body: The text of your abstract outlining what your final paper will include.
References (& Acknowledgements, if applicable)

Step 2

Access the online abstract submission form and set up your online profile. An official confirmation of profile creation will be emailed once saved.

Step 3

Navigate to the “Submission” tab of the online form and click on “Add new” to create your online abstract file. Enter all required information, including:

Title
Preferred presentation format (lecture or dialogue)
Topic
Presenting Author details, including Name, Organization, City, State/Province, Country + photo and biography (max 150 words)
Coauthor details, including Name, Organization, City, State/Province, Country

Step 4

Upload your properly formatted abstract PDF.

Step 5

Verify all details, then click “save & submit.” An official confirmation will be emailed immediately after submission.

Topics

Authors must choose a primary and secondary topic for their submission.

A – Vehicles & Transportation Systems

A.01 – Light-duty vehicles
A.02 – Medium and heavy-duty vehicles
A.03 – Micro mobility, including two- and three-wheel vehicles
A.04 – Public transportation, including electric buses
A.05 – Non-road vehicles, including construction equipment, water and air applications
A.06 – Shared transportation applications
A.07 – Autonomous driving
A.08 – Other vehicle technology and applications, including military

B – Electric Drive Configurations

B.09 – Conventional hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs)
B.10 – Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs)
B.11 – Battery electric vehicles (BEVs)
B.12 – Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs)

C – Components and Materials

C.13 – Battery technology
C.14 – Fuel cell technology
C.15 – Propulsion systems (motors & power electronics)
C.16 – Telematics and auxiliary electric drive systems
C.17 – Supply chain analysis: materials, manufacturing, recycling & re-use

D – Infrastructure

D.18 – Conductive charging infrastructure (Level 1, Level 2 and DC fast charging)
D.19 – Ultra-fast charging infrastructure
D.20 – Hydrogen fueling infrastructure
D.21 – Charging/refueling standardization and interoperability
D.22 – Wireless charging infrastructure (static & dynamic)
D.23 – Rural driving needs
D.24 – Reaching underserved communities
D.25 – Commercial fleet infrastructure
D.26 – Infrastructure deployment case studies

E – Grid, Power Supply and Vehicle Connectivity

E.27 – Demand growth and management
E.28 – Automotive format batteries in energy storage
E.29 – Grid implications of DC fast charge and ultra-fast charging
E.30 – V2G, V2X and connectivity advances
E.31 – Utility project deployment case studies

F – Market Development

F.32 – Industry electrification goals and market initiatives
F.33 – Consumer demand, including education and awareness, demonstration projects, and motivation analysis.
F.34 – Implications of GHG reduction goals on market development
F.35 – Fleet vehicle deployment case studies

G – Policy

G.36 – International initiatives 
G.37 – National/Federal policies
G.38 – State/Provincial/Regional policies
G.39 – Municipal policy and local partnerships
G.40 – Government project deployment case studies
G.41 – National security
G.42 – Energy security

H – Environment and Health

H.43 – Environmental benefits, including climate
H.44 – Public health benefits

Official Language
Abstracts must be submitted in English. All presentations at EVS39 will be in English.

Abstract Modifications
To modify, correct, or withdraw an abstract, log back into your online account using your email and password. No changes will be allowed after the submission deadline.

Confirmation
Once you have created an account, an email confirmation will be sent to your provided email address. The email will provide your login information for abstract submission and editing. A separate email will be sent when you officially save and submit your abstract. If you do not receive notification of your account creation or abstract submission, please follow up immediately with the Symposium Secretariat – JPdL.

Review and Notification to Authors
All completed abstracts will be reviewed by a team of experts in our juried paper program. You will be notified by email regarding the acceptance, acceptance with modification, or rejection of your abstract by December 3, 2025. Only the individual designated as the presenting author (submitter) will receive this notification, which will be sent to the email address provided at the time of submission.

Presentation Format
Authors accepted for lecture and dialogue sessions will submit a final paper to be presented during the symposium and published in the EVS39 Proceedings.

Lecture presentations will be part of the topical sessions in the official Symposium program. Each lecture session will feature a panel of four speakers, with each speaker delivering a presentation accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation and a Q&A period with the audience. Each presentation will last about 20 minutes, followed by a 10-minute question period at the end of the session.

A dialogue session is similar to a poster session, featuring a smaller audience and allowing for specialized discussions. Electronic posters for dialogue presentations will be exhibited throughout the conference, including dedicated sessions with authors on two different days.

Registration
After the acceptance notice is sent, all presenters must also register and pay the registration fee to be included in the program and must attend to present. Presenters of accepted abstracts must complete their registration and payment by February 6, 2026.

Final Paper
Authors of accepted abstracts must submit a final paper by March 6, 2026.

Publication
Accepted abstracts and final papers will be published in the EVS39 Symposium Proceedings. By submitting an abstract, authors agree to its publication by EVS39. Select papers, based on recommendations from the EVS39 program review committee, will be published in the WEVA Journal.

For more details, please refer to the FAQs located in the navigation tab of the submission platform.

EVS39

Key Dates

Submission Deadline for Abstracts

October 14 2025

Abstract Acceptance Notification

December 3 2025

Abstract Submissions Close

December 14 2025

Speaker Registration Deadline

February 6 2026

Full Paper Submission Deadline

March 6 2026