Sunday 31st July sees the very first motor show on the Isle of Wight totally dedicated to electric transport.
Going Electric is the Island’s largest ever EV Motorshow with all the Island’s leading main dealers taking their place including:
Harwoods, Leslies Motor Group, Premier Motors, Esplanade, Staddlestones, Snows and Central Garage, with the latest from; Ford, MG, Kia, Suzuki, Toyota, Hyundai, Mercedes Benz, VW, Volvo, Citroen, BMW, Mini, Renault, Nissan, Peugeot and more.
There will also be light commercial vehicles on display across the main dealers and from specialists including Nixon Automotive, including the all new E.Transit from Ford.
Going Electric
Going Electric will be showcasing electric transport in all its forms – not just Electric Vehicles (EVs), but vans, bikes, drones, charging infrastructure and more, together with talks from leading experts on many aspects of the electric transport revolution and even a chance to take part in the Net Zero Gameshow.
The event is being held at Isle of Wight College on Sunday 31st July between 10am to 4pm at Isle of Wight College, Newport. It’s free to attend, with plenty of free parking.
Find out more about electric bikes
With loads to see and do, it might be hard to know where to start, so why not head over to the dedicated e.Bike zone for the perfect opportunity to see the latest in e.bikes and talk to experts from WightBike, Isle Access and People Powered.
If you’ve seen others riding e.Bikes and wondered what it’s like, you’ll be able to jump on one at the Going Electric event to test it out for yourself in the large, dedicated test area.
Meet the owners
Another popular area will be ‘Meet the Owner’, curated by Vehicle Consulting. This provides a chance to meet current EV owners and see their cars.
If you have any burning questions about their day-to-day use of EVs and how they fit into their lives, this will be the perfect opportunity to ask away.
It’s worth having a think in advance of the kind of questions you’d like answers to. Real owners can share with you their experience of how to select the right vehicle from the ever-growing range of EVs, charging, running costs and more.
Find out more about charge points
Green Mile, island Renewables and dcbel will be on hand to show you and discuss the latest in EV Charge Points for home and business.
There’ll be experts on hand from Vehicle Consulting and EV Express, together with Future Isle of Wight, LoCASE and the Isle of Wight council to discuss any aspect of EV ownership, infrastructure and the Island’s plans for a greener future.
Check out the drones and more
The event is not just about transport you can ride in or on. Specialists, Drone Inspect, will have the very best in drones technology and will be providing displays throughout the day.
Be part of the Net Zero Gameshow
Not only that, but a showcase of innovation in electric vehicles and design will be led by engineering specialists MedTec and design company NOSY, where you can take apart in their Net Zero Gameshow.
IT and technology company, PC Consultants, will be showing ‘Starlink’ from SpaceX and giving you the chance to take control of a Telepresence Robot.
Expert talks
There’s a lot to pack into the day, but make sure you take your seat in the Seminar Room for some of the talks from leading experts.
Talks that look at Electric Infrastructure, Owning an Electric Vehicle and Electric Innovation.
The Going Electric Talks are sponsored by Red Funnel and also provide an opportunity to win free return travel with Red Funnel and discounts for EV drivers.
Where and when
So what are you waiting for? Put the event in your diary, invite friends or family who might be interested in learning more about being part of the green revolution.
Going Electric takes place on Sunday 31st July between 10am to 4pm at Isle of Wight College, Newport.
It’s free to attend, with plenty of free parking at the college. To find out more visit the Wight Community Energy Website.
Supporting the event
The event is presented by Wight Community Energy supported by funding from Power to Change, with WightFibre as the event’s main sponsor.
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