PlugStar EV Certification

Dealership Registration Form

Plug In America's PlugStar program is the leading training, certification and ongoing support program for electric vehicle (EV) retailers in the U.S. Since 2016, PlugStar has improved and refined the EV shopping experience for customers by training and updating EV dealers and other retailers on the most crucial aspects of EV driving, building knowledge for salespeople and improving the EV shopping experience for the customer.

The PlugStar training is designed to supplement factory training and covers crucial topics, including EV charging, vehicle range, total cost of ownership, maintenance requirements, government incentives, best sales practices, and more. Through the PlugStar program, EV salespeople and retailers have the most recent information to answer customers' most pressing EV questions, build salespeople's confidence and increase EV sales.

PlugStar Certification Benefits

Priority listing on PlugStar.com
Ongoing support: Phone and email helpline for you and your customers
Sell with more confidence
Deliver a better customer experience
Individuals can become a PlugStar Certified EV Specialist while dealers can become a PlugStar Certified Dealership
Priority dealer opportunities to participate in Plug In America's ride-and-drive events, which provide face-to-face interactions with potential customers

PlugStar Certification Levels (Certification Level Chart)

Bronze: 2+ sales staff complete and pass the training
Silver: 5+ sales staff complete and pass the training
Gold: Please inquire about our PlugStar Gold level

Initial Questionnaire

Please select from below:

My dealership has recently taken the PlugStar training.I would like to renew my dealership's certification.I would like to sign up for the PlugStar training.

Which type of training did your dealership complete?

Live WebinarIn-dealership Training

Primary Contact Information

The primary contact will be our main point of contact for your dealership. They will receive important EV news and PlugStar updates. If your dealership has another email specifically for receiving leads, please indicate it below. Otherwise, leads from the EV dealers page on PlugStar.com will be sent to the primary contact's email address.

Primary Contact Title/Position

First Name

Last Name

Primary Contact Email Address

Primary Contact Phone

Leads Email Address (optional)

Live Webinar Attendee Information

Please provide the name, email address, and phone number of each and every staff that participated in the live webinar training.

Primary Contact attended the live webinar training.

Yes

Title/Position

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone

Were there other attendees with the Primary Contact during the live webinar training?

Yes, I'd like to add other attendees.No, Primary Contact was the only attendee.

Title/Position

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone

Recertification Training Type

How would you like to take your recertification training?

Please complete and submit the form and we will contact you within the next 2 - 3 business days.

Training Type

Pricing Information

In-Dealership: We will contact you after this form is submitted.
On-Demand Online Training: $195 per seat*

What type of training would you like to sign up for?

How did you hear about our training?

What is the name of the Plug In America Staff?

Who (Dealership Name) referred you?

Please specify:

Would you like to continue to registration and payment?

Yes, I would like to register now.No, I would like to submit my information and for Plug In America to contact me.

*If you wish to sign up for more than 5 sales staff, please select "No" above and Plug In America will contact you.

Applicant Questionnaire

How many total new vehicles has your dealership sold over the last 12 months (plug-in, gas, etc.)?

How many total new electric vehicles (EVs, Plug-Ins) has your dealership sold over the last 12 months?

What is the total # of sales staff at your dealership?

How many of these sales staff sell plug-in vehicles?

Are all of the sales staff who sell plug-in vehicles at your dealership trained to sell electric vehicles?

Terms & Conditions

Dealers acknowledge the following program requirements:

For a retail location to be PlugStar certified, two sales staff must complete the PlugStar training and be designated as EV specialists to achieve the minimum Bronze certification (Certification Level Chart)
In order to maintain PlugStar certification status, at least two staff members must have taken the PlugStar training within the previous 12 months
Support local EV events with vehicles and staff as best able
Ensure a hassle-free buying process for EV shoppers and resolve customer issues in a timely manner

Acceptance by Plug In America grants participating dealers a limited license to use its training material and resources for the purpose of the program only. By checking the box below you acknowledge the terms herein and agree to comply with the requirements.

I hereby acknowledge the terms herein and agree to comply with the requirements.

Online Training Registration Information

How many sales staff are you signing up for?

Please list each sales staff's information below.

Title/Position

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone

*Please allow 2 - 3 business days for our team to process your registration. Each sales staff will receive an enrollment confirmation at the email addresses provided above. Please email us at dealers@pluginamerica.org for any questions or concerns.

Payment Information

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Number of sales staff:

Price per seat:

Total Cost:

Discount Code:

Discount Percent

Discount Amount

Savings Amount:

Total Amount Due:

After you click the "SUBMIT FORM" below and confirm the information on the next page, please proceed to PayPal to complete your transaction. Your registration will be incomplete if there is no payment.

Please email dealers@pluginamerica.org if you have any questions and/or concerns.

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