About Make Mine Electric

Make Mine Electric™ began as a college program developed by our founder, Peter Oliver. Rooted in academic expertise and strengthened by a decade of SwitchLab’s success in EV education, MME evolved into a hands-on, comprehensive training experience for professionals, educators, and DIYers.

How long?

Online introductions to EV safety, components, and fundamental concepts is estimated to be 10-20 hours long.

The hands-on workshop is 3 days long, with each day starting at 8:30am and ending at 5:30 pm.

Coffee, snacks, and lunch are provided daily during the hands-on workshop.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone interested in learning High Voltage Safety, EV systems, EV conversions, and/ or EV kit builds.

What to Bring

Dress Code – Dress Code – Closed toe shoes, long pants, no torn or baggy clothes. (Shop Clothes)

Event Organizer

April Gomez
Workshops@SwitchVehicles.com
(707)329-5578

Switch Vehicles has been educating technicians, teachers, students, and do-it-yourselfers since 2008. People have traveled from England, Vietnam, Malaysia, Canada, and France to attend our EV Workshops. Nationally we have had participants from Maine to Florida to Washington and Arizona, and many states in between.

People come to Switch Vehicles in California because we offer the hands-on, professional training they need to succeed in their business, program, or in their own personal project.

We look forward to hosting you at one of our workshops, so you can make the switch!

Switch Vehicles has been educating technicians, teachers, students, and do-it-yourselfers since 2008. People have traveled from England, Vietnam, Malaysia, Canada, and France to attend our EV Workshops. Nationally we have had participants from Maine to Florida to Washington and Arizona, and many states in between.
People come to Switch Vehicles in California because we offer the hands-on, professional training they need to succeed in their Business, program, or in their own personal project.
We look forward to hosting you at one of our workshops, so you can make the switch!

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Sebastopol, CA – Switch Vehicles HQ

380 Morris Street, Suite B
Sebastopol CA 95472

Our Venue

The Switch Vehicles facility is located in a business park in the heart of Sebastopol within walking distance of the Barlow. The entrance is in the middle of the building between two other companies. Parking is free and available in the front and to the side of the building.

The Surrounding Area

The town of Sebastopol is situated in Central Sonoma County – wine country. The liberal and laid-back community was originally an orchard town, home of the Gravenstein apple, but is now home to wineries, tasting rooms, and farm-to-table restaurants.

LODGING

Fairfield Inn & Suites 
1101 Gravenstein Highway South, Sebastopol, CA 95472
1 (707) 829-6677

20% off at the Fairfield Marriott hotel in Sebastopol. Mention you are with “Switch Vehicles” when booking your room over the phone.

AIRPORTS

Charles M Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS)

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • Major airport located 70 miles south of Sebastopol, about a 90 minute drive.

Oakland International Airport (OAK)

  • Major Airport located 65 miles south-east, making it a similar drive time from/to SFO
  • Similar pricing and travel cost from/to SFO
  • Southwest is a main airline at this airport.
  • Services & Amenities

From the Airport to Switch Vehicles HQ

  • Car Rental
  • Sonoma County Airport Express
    The least expensive option (about $42) for getting from SFO to Sebastopol is to take the Sonoma County Airport Express to the Santa Rosa Park & Ride (1350 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa). You will need to contact Uber or Lyft for a ride to your hotel (about 12 minutes away).
  • Groom Transportation
    The least expensive option (about $52) for getting from SFO to Sebastopol is to take the Groom Airport Shuttle to the Santa Rosa Park & Ride (1350 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa). You will need to contact Uber or Lyft for a ride to your hotel (about 12 minutes away).

ENTERTAINMENT

The Barlow Market

A 12-acre Bay industrial-chic, dog-friendly outdoor market district in Sebastopol, California featuring local food, wine, beer, spirits and crafts made onsite by Sonoma County artisans.

Local Wineries & Things to Do

PARKS & HIKING

  • Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail – wetlands – During rainy season (Nov-Mar) trails will be muddy and may be impassable
  • Ragle Ranch Regional Park – Peace Garden and trails – requires a $7 per day parking fee or park free along Covert Lane. Muddy during rainy season (Nov-Mar)

Interested in Make Mine Electric

  • If you require special accommodations, please notify us at least two months in advance.
  • Contact workshops@switchvehicles.com for more information

Cancellations

  • To receive a full refund, please cancel your registration at least 35 days prior to the event start date.
  • If Switch Vehicles cancels a workshop, all registrants will receive a full refund. We will typically cancel a workshop within 30 days of the start date and email everyone.
  • Due to the possibility of workshops being cancelled, please make sure your travel arrangements are refundable or creditable.