Sainsbury’s electric vehicle charging network, Smart Charge, has partnered with the Department for Transport to showcase the benefits of electric vehicles.
A series of in-store EV events will take place from 21 to 23 May, supported by Nissan and Alphabet.
Members of the public will have the opportunity to see electric vehicles up close, book test drives, experience ultra-rapid charging and learn more about how electric vehicles work, including details of the government’s Electric Car Grant.
The events will take place at London Colney Superstore in St Albans on 21 May, at Sainsbury’s Harrogate on 22 May, and at Sainsbury’s Warren Heath on 23 May.
Research commissioned by the Department for Transport found that 71% of people were unaware there are now more public electric vehicle chargers than petrol stations, with around 120,000 public chargers available across the UK.
The research also found that more than a third of non-EV drivers said easier access to charging would make them more likely to switch to an electric vehicle.
“Our mission is to make ultra-rapid EV charging easy to use, reliable, rewarding and accessible for everyone,” said Smart Charge director of customer and commercial Emma Williams. “Events such as these provide a fantastic opportunity for members of the public to experience both electric vehicles and charging away from home.
“Combining that with a familiar and trusted brand, such as Sainsbury’s Smart Charge, can help instil confidence in those looking to make the switch to EV.”
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