Let’s Go Electric! – Supporting EV adoption in Hull and the East Riding

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.
 

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Let’s Go Electric! June 2025

The first Let’s Go Electric! Event took place on 21 June 2025 at the Priory Park & Ride, with over 300 people attending.

The event was attended by several car dealers, including -

  • Stratstone BMW Hull
  • Riverside Motor Group
  • John Roe Group Toyota
  • Evans Halshaw Ford/MG Hull
  • Evans Halshaw Kia
  • Evans Halshaw Fiat
  • Mercedes Benz of Hull
  • North East Truck and Van
  • Thompsons Commercials

With several brands available for test drive, including -

  • BMW Mini
  • Cupra
  • Volvo
  • Polestar
  • Lexus
  • Toyota
  • Ford
  • MG
  • Kia
  • Fiat
  • Citroen
  • Jeep
  • Merzedes Benz
  • Maxus/Fiat vans
  • Renault vans

Let’s Go Electric! June 2026

Following its success last year, both councils and Let’s Experience Electric are committed to running a further event this summer, with planning well underway.

The event will take place on Saturday 20 June 2026, from 10am-3pm, at the Priory Park & Ride site.

Further details, including how to book a test drive, will be confirmed soon.