Explore Electric

Our ambition is to make it easier for you to make sustainable travel choices. People tell us that they would like to switch to an electric vehicle but are worried about things like cost and charging.

This event is your opportunity to:

• Talk to experts and ask questions
• Learn about all kinds of renewable energy technologies
• Test drive electric vehicles
• Have your say to improve electric vehicle charging for everyone in our region

Join us

John Smith’s Stadium Huddersfield

Tuesday 10 September

9:30am – 2pm

Register for your FREE ticket

This event is for:

• People who would like to know more about electric vehicles, including cars, vans, bikes, scooters, and mobility solutions
• People who are interested in switching to an electric vehicle and would like to explore options, speak to experts, and test drive cars
• People who already have an electric vehicle and would like to learn more about our plans to improve charging
• Businesses that are interested in using electric vehicles for their work and would like to speak to experts
• Businesses whose work links to electric vehicles and renewable energy
• People and organisations interested in making sustainable travel options easier and seeing how electric vehicles fit into our decarbonisation aims
• People and organisations interested in improving transport accessibility

What to expect on the day:

• Experience a showcase of 20 exhibitors who are leading the way in the switch to electric. Ask questions, learn from their expertise, and make connections
• Listen to speakers present on their experiences with electric and innovative electric vehicle projects
• Engage in a Q&A discussion with a panel of our speakers
• Test drive a range of exciting electric vehicles. Learn more about the vehicles in a non-sales environment

Exhibitors include:

• Trojan Energy
• EON Drive
• Egg T/A Phoenix Renewables
• WYCCA
• Northern Powergrid
• Tesla
• Northside Truck and Van – Maxus and Mercedes vans
• CARS2 Renault
• CARS2 Nissan
• CARS2 Hyundai
• CARS2 Omoda/Jaecoo
• First Ford
• Sandal Group – BMW and Mini
• Marshall LEVC – LEVC Taxi
• RRG Toyota Fleet
• Perrys Motor Sales – MG, Kia, Peugeot, Vauxhall and Citroen
• Porsche Centre Leeds
• Mercedes Benz of Huddersfield
• JCT600 – VW
• EPIKS (Environmental Projects in Kirklees) – e-bikes and e-cargo bikes

We are launching this event to support our consultation on Electric Vehicle Charging for West Yorkshire. We want you to have your say on our plans to improve electric vehicle charging in West Yorkshire. Find out more and complete our survey at www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/LEVI.

Explore Electric is brought to you by Let’s Experience Electric and West Yorkshire Combined Authority, supported by Kirklees Council, Bradford, Council, Calderdale Council, Leeds City Council, Wakefield Council, and Northern Power Grid.