After 3 successful events bringing together dozens of Island businesses and close to 1,000 visitors, the Going Electric show returns again to Newport Quay and Riverside Centre on 31st August.
Confirmed exhibitors include all the Island’s main automotive dealers, the biggest local green energy installers and many more local businesses and organisations.
The show gives Islanders the opportunity to explore the latest electric cars, vans, bikes, solar panels, heat pumps, charging solutions and car care and driver training specialists. Plus, opportunities to speak to the island’s leading energy efficiency and grant funding experts. and a full programme of presentations and discussions with leading experts on electric transport, sustainable living and the energy transition.
The event is organised by Wight Community Energy and kindly supported by Red Funnel, the Co-op and local building specialists ERMC.
Ray Harrington-Vail, chair of Wight Community Energy, says:
“EV sales are increasing every year and will make up one in four sales by the end of 2025.
“Our show presents brand new EVs ranging in price from £15,000 to luxury models with price tags to match. It is the perfect opportunity to browse what might be your next car. But the show is much more than just cars, with the island’s best renewable installers exhibiting alongside a variety of non-profit organisations working in the low-carbon and energy-saving sectors.
Article continues below this advertisement “So, whether you want an e-bike, an EV, a solar panel or energy saving advice the Going Electric show is the place to find it all.
The Riverside Centre café will be open throughout the day, serving refreshments, and cold treats will be served by the island’s most eco-friendly ice cream van!
Entrance is free, and nearby parking at County Hall and Seaclose car parks is both free for the day; disabled parking will be available at the Riverside Centre itself.
