Meet the EDM team

We are a team of passionate Electric Vehicle (EV) enthusiasts, mechanics, designers, and engineers with over 10 years of experience building custom DIY electric cars. Our combined expertise and passion for all things electric allows us to help bring your unique EV dreams to life. We have been actively involved in the EV community in the Geelong and Surf Coast region of Victoria, Australia for many years. Let us use our knowledge and skills to help turn your EV vision into a reality.

Marten Devries

Co-Founder

Marten has a background as an automotive mechanic, specialising in diesel engines, and has previously worked with Ford Australia. His father, Jerry, ran a successful VW servicing and repair business in Geelong, and Jerry’s deep knowledge of Volkswagens runs in Marten’s veins. Today, Marten is EDM’s Automotive Workshop Manager and Fabrication Specialist.

Mark Newell

Co-Founder

Mark is an award-winning Concept Designer and Co-founder of Biscuit®, with experience working on major theme parks worldwide, including Disney Imagineering. As the company’s Design Lead, he drives the creation of vehicle visualisations, 3D CAD models, and 3D-printed components, while also leading our marketing and digital campaigns.
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Blake Ramsey

Co-Founder

Blake was always the kid who could fix anything electronic. Today, his background as a Communications and Electronics Control Engineer proves invaluable in designing, diagnosing, and troubleshooting complex electrical systems. He is also deeply involved in EV education and serves as Convenor of the AEVA Geelong branch.

Driving Australia’s EV Revolution

Electric Dream Machine was born in 2021 from a vision to revolutionise transportation in the Surf Coast region through sustainable electric vehicle solutions. Founders, inspired by the global shift to clean energy, identified a gap in the Australian market for specialised EV services. Starting as a small garage operation in Moriac, we’ve grown into a recognised name in EV innovation, servicing clients across Australia and beyond. Our journey began with EV conversions, leveraging our founders’ expertise in automotive and renewable energy to breathe new life into classic and modern vehicles.

Electric Dream Machine Pty Ltd