Seasoned Growth Executive Susan Docherty Assumes Both CEO and Interim COO Roles

Kevin Pavlov and Joe Mitchell Resign Effective Immediately

Mesa Manufacturing Facility to be Commissioned on December 12, 2022, Become New Corporate HQ

First-Ever Investor Day Confirmed for February 15, 2023

ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. (NASDAQ: SOLO) (“ElectraMeccanica” or the “Company”), a designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles revolutionizing the urban driving experience, today announced substantial leadership and operating changes in order to accelerate its transition to onshore manufacturing and commercialization of its unique horizontal market. Susan Docherty, a proven CEO, executive and board member with three-plus decades of experience driving growth, transforming brands and defining markets – including over 25 years at General Motors – assumes both the CEO and Interim COO roles effective immediately. Kevin Pavlov and Joe Mitchell, respectively the outgoing CEO and COO, have resigned to pursue other opportunities. In connection with this leadership change, the Company also announced that it will officially commission its Mesa, Arizona manufacturing facility on December 12, 2022; and hold its first-ever investor day on February 15, 2023.

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About ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp.

ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. (NASDAQ: SOLO) is a designer and manufacturer of environmentally efficient electric vehicles (EVs). The company’s flagship vehicle is the innovative, purpose-built, single-seat EV called the SOLO. This three-wheeled vehicle will revolutionize the urban driving experience, including commuting, delivery and shared mobility. Engineered for a single occupant, it offers a unique driving experience for the environmentally conscious consumer. Depending on driving conditions, temperature and climate controls, the SOLO has a range of up to 100 miles and a top speed of up to 80 mph. The SOLO also features front and rear crumple zones, side impact protection, roll bar, torque-limiting control as well as power steering, power brakes, air conditioning and a Bluetooth entertainment system. It blends a modern look with safety features at an accessible price point of $18,500 (MSRP) for the consumer model and $24,500 (MSRP) for the delivery-oriented SOLO Cargo model, which features an expanded cargo box to accommodate a wide variety of fleet and commercial applications. The SOLO is currently available for order here. For more information, please visit www.electrameccanica.com.

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