Let's Go Electric

To support the transition to electric vehicles (EV) and the national drive towards net-zero, Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council have teamed up with Let’s Experience Electric to help people find out more about EV adoption.

By 2050, the Government has legislated that any new cars or vans sold in the UK will be zero-emission from 2035.

The UK ZEV (zero emission vehicle) mandate requires that, by 2030, 80% of all new cars and 70% of all new vans sold must be zero-emission.

To support residents and businesses, regular free events will be hosted – ‘Let’s Go Electric!’ – to allow people from across Hull and East Yorkshire to explore some of the benefits of EV adoption and find out more about other sustainable transport solutions, including electric buses and eBikes.

Visitors to these events can test drive a range of exciting new electric cars and bikes, speak to dealers, ask questions and learn from industry experts about the latest advancements in EV technology, including charging infrastructure, to help support the transition to zero-emission, battery electric vehicles, whether for home or work.

The events align with both councils’ electric vehicle strategies, which seeks to facilitate the wider adoption of EVs across the region and tackle some of the current barriers slowing the transition to cleaner air and more sustainable means of travel.

What can I expect at a Let's Go Electric! event

Two Let's Go Electric! events have been held, firstly in the summer of 2025 and then again in June this year.

The free events have been hosted at the Priory Park & Ride site, just off the A63, Clive Sullivan Way, between Hull and Hessle, providing a convenient location for visitors from all over East Yorkshire and beyond.

The events have proved extremely popular, with hundreds of visitors attending.

From electric cars to electric buses and eBikes, Let's Go Electric! allows people to explore some of the benefits of EV adoption as well as other sustainable transport solutions.

Visitors are given the opportunity to -

• explore a wide range of EVs, including models from Ford, MG, Xpeng, Changan, Jeep, Fiat, Citroen, Vauxhall, Peugeot, Leapmotor, Tesla, Omoda, Jaecoo, Geely, Nissan and Kia
• speak to local dealers and industry experts about the latest advancements in EV technology
• test drive multiple EVs
• find out more about EV projects supported by both councils – including the installation of public charging points and the purchase and rollout of electric buses on the region’s public transport network
• view EV charging demonstrations

The previous events have been attended by a wide variety of dealers and exhibitors, including -

• Evans Halshaw Ford/MG Hull
• JCT600 VW
• Evans Halshaw Jeep/Fiat/Citroen
• Evans Halshaw Vauxhall/Peugeot/Leapmotor
• TESLA
• Hatfields Omoda Jaecoo Hull
• Mercedes Benz of Hull
• Stoneacre Motor Group
• Yorkshire EV Club
• Evans Halshaw Kia Hull
• Car Supermarket (used EVs)
• The Ginger Trishaw Project (mobility)
• Colder Volts (charging/solar/battery storage)
• Energy Savings Trust (specialist advice)

It is the ambition of both councils and Let's Experience Electric to hold another event in the summer 2027, with preparations underway.