UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 19, 2016

ENVISION SOLAR INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (858) 799-4583

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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SECTION 5. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors and Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

General.  On February 19, 2016, Mr. Anthony Posawatz accepted an appointed as a new director of Envision Solar International, Inc. (the "Company"), effective February 19, 2016.

Compensation Arrangements.  In consideration for Anthony Posawatz's acceptance to serve as a director of the Company, the Company agreed to grant 1,000,000 restricted shares of its common stock to Mr. Anthony Posawatz, vesting according to the following vesting schedule: 27,777 per month over a 36 month period commencing on March 31, 2016, issuable on the last day of each calendar quarter so long as Mr. Posawatz serves as a director of the Company, subject to the grantee's right to waive vesting and issuance on a quarterly basis.

Biographical Information.  A comprehensive description of the experience and qualifications of Anthony Posawatz is included in the following paragraphs:

Anthony Posawatz, age 55, has been an automotive industry professional for over 30 years.  Since September 2013, Mr. Posawatz has served as the president and chief executive officer of Invictus iCAR, LLC, an automotive innovation consulting and advisory firm focused on assisting energy and auto clean technology companies.  He served as the president, chief executive officer, and a director of Fisker Automotive from August 2012 to August 2013.  Mr. Posawatz worked for General Motors ("GM") for more than 25 years.  As GM's vehicle line director for the Chevrolet Volt and key leader of global electric vehicle development, he was responsible for bringing the Chevrolet Volt from concept to production (beginning in 2006 as a founding member and employee #1).  He currently serves as a member of several boards of directors, including INRIX, Nexeon, SAFE - Electrification Coalition, Momentum Dynamics, and Electrification Coalition.  Mr. Posawatz is a licensed professional engineer (P. E.) in Michigan and was both a General Motors Undergraduate Scholar at Wayne State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, and a Graduate Fellow at Dartmouth College, Tuck School of Business where he earned a Master of Business Administration.

SECTION 9. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIALS & EXHIBITS

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

ENVISION SOLAR INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Dated: February 23, 2016

By: /s/ Desmond Wheatley                         

Desmond Wheatley, Chief Executive Officer

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