Council helps businesses switch to electric vehicles

We are aware that many businesses are looking to switch to EVs as part of their net zero ambitions and cost-efficiencies within their business. But navigating this route is not easy and there are many details to understand.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is hosting a major free-to-attend information event around electric vehicles (EV) this May, to address these issues and help businesses make informed decisions.

“Understanding how to transition to EV in business and at home” will be held on Tuesday May 21 at the Civic Centre, Ellesmere Port.

The event will run from 8am to 2pm, with the first two hours (8am to 10am) reserved solely for the business sector. Business representatives attending will be served complimentary breakfast rolls with tea and coffee.

The purpose of the event is to provide businesses with essential advice about transitioning to EV. Key opportunities on the day will include test drives, both commercial and domestic, the key stages around EV transition for businesses, forthcoming vehicle releases and the opportunity to speak to those leading the transition to EV, such as SP Energy Networks, Energy Savings Trust and major local employer, Stellantis.

With specialist speakers, and around 20 exhibitors, a range of key topics will be covered including:

• Salary sacrifice – how it applies to all business sizes, including sole traders, delivering savings of around 40% on new EV costs.

• Real-life costs of running an EV or EV fleet.

• Grant funding available.

• How to select and install suitable EV charging infrastructure.

• How to futureproof your fleet.

• EV for heavy commercial sector.

• EV charging with other renewables and energy systems.

Supported by EV knowledge leaders, Green Car Guide, the event will cover the current state of the commercial and domestic EV market, forthcoming vehicle releases, and compare leasing and purchase options.

The event includes an Expo element, with a range of local and leading EV-related businesses on hand in the exhibition hall to give specific advice and respond to questions. Demand will be high for this event, so entry is by ticket only and places are limited.

To register for this free-to-attend event, visit https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/cheshirewest-and-chester-council-ev-events.