EV expo locked in for Canberra this weekend
Exhibition Park the go-to place for Canberrans wanting to know more about EVs in wake of ACT’s plan to phase out ICE vehiclesCanberra will be awash with all things EV this weekend, when the 2022 Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA) EV Conference and Exhibition takes over the Coorong and Buddawang Pavilions at Exhibition Park.
Comprising a full-day conference on Friday and a two-day public exhibition spanning Saturday and Sunday, the event is designed to highlight all things electric vehicle-related both at an industry and consumer level.
Free for the public to attend (registration required), the exhibition will provide consumers with the chance to chat with industry experts about the growing number of electric models entering the Australian market and learn more about EV charging, range and making the swap to electric power.
Polestar, Audi, ION DNA, Nissan, Canberra BMW, Lennock Motors, Roev and Porsche Canberra are all confirmed to be among the exhibitors, along with electric motorcycle and scooter specialists including REV Bikes, Savic Motorcycles, Evoke Motorcycles, VAYA and more showcasing their range of motorcycles and scooters.
“For those already in the EV market, or those looking to make the change, the upcoming AEVA 2022 EV Conference and Exhibition is the perfect place to learn more,” an event spokesperson said.
“The event also features a one-day conference on emerging and current EV trends as well as DIY workshops, two days of exhibitions, with the opportunity to test drive an electric vehicle and speak to providers across the EV industry.”
More than 45 speakers from across the EV industry will be attending the conference, with the key discussion points including supply, local manufacturing, national charging network, fleet implications, future technology and relevant emergency service issues.
According to organisers, the conference has “gathered the top academic, technologists and industry minds to discuss the state of play for EVs in Australia”, including ACT ministers and government representatives, the Australian Manufacturing Growth Centre, Australian Fleet Managers Association, ARENA, the NSW government, Truck Industry Council, ActewAGL, Macquarie Bank, Canberra Institute of Technology, Fire and Rescue Services, EV FireSafe, EVSE, Smart EV solution, MOV3MENT and more.
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