Free EV expo opens this weekend in Christchurch

The Take Charge Expo opens this weekend at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, offering free public access to view 18 battery electric vehicles including models new to New Zealand.

The two-day event runs Saturday 1 November from 10am to 5pm and Sunday 2 November from 9am to 4pm, with entry via the Cathedral Square entrance.

The updated vehicle lineup includes the BMW iX2, BYD Atto 3, BYD Seal, BYD Sealion 7, Farizon SuperVan, Fiat Abarth 500e, Fiat 500e, Geely EX5, Geely Riddara RD6, Honda e:N1, MG4, MG S5 EV, MINI Countryman, Nissan Ariya, Tesla Model Y, Volkswagen I.D. Buzz Pro, Zeekr 009, and Zeekr X.

The display will feature battery electric cars, vans and a ute, with some models making their New Zealand debut.

“The Take Charge Expo is free to attend to encourage anyone with an interest in battery electric vehicles to come along and see first-hand the range of technology on display and ask questions of the expert exhibitors,” says Take Charge Events Limited Director Kevin Crutchley.

Z Energy will attend with information about their public charging network, and prizes will be available courtesy of exhibitors.

Take Charge Events Limited is organising the expo to showcase the latest battery electric vehicle technology and give the public direct access to view available options.

Information is available at ccc.govt.nz/takecharge.