Find out about EVs and charging in Telford on Friday 10 November

08 Nov 2023

Discover more about the EV charging strategy for Telford and test drive a range of electric vehicles on Friday 10 November at the Telford International Centre.

Designed for businesses that want to learn more about electric vehicles and charging, the event is organised by Telford & Wrekin Council, supported by Let’s Experience Electric, and will include test drives of the latest EVs.

A seminar programme will include:

Welcome and update from Telford

Cllr Carolyn Healy, Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Green Spaces, Heritage & Leisure, Telford & Wrekin Council

Update from NGED the Distribution Network Operator

Peter White: Development Engineer, NGED

Electric Vehicles – the Basics with The Energy Saving Trust

Richard Mallender: Regional Account Manager, EST

Understand how Lyreco has transitioned its fleet of cars to electric

Richard Taylor and John Ward, Lyreco

Green Car Guide’s editor Paul Clarke will be chairing a panel Q&A session with all the speakers.

Electric vehicles will be on display and available for test drives from the following brands:

• Tesla

• Volvo – Shrewsbury

• Kia – Furrows

• Ford – Furrows

• BMW – Rybrook

• Hyundai – JT Hughes

• Skoda – Faintree

• Jaguar/Land Rover – Hatfields

• Mercedes Vans – Midland Truck & Van

• Maxus Vans – All Electric Group

The event will also feature suppliers and installers of related charging infrastructure, including charge point operators, installers, renewable energy experts (wind/solar/carports), energy efficiency specialists, and financial solution providers.