-- The totally free-to-attend event is set to take place on 22 June, with featured attractions including test drives of the BYD range on Madeira Drive Brighton, and Euros football activities.
There will be live music, stunt shows, and exhibitors from across the sustainable transport spectrum all starting from 9am.
Organised by Current PR Ltd, this year's event is set to be a milestone, with 100 cutting-edge electric vehicles lining up at the start line in Westminster.
The rally, a battery challenge to find the best performing vehicles and drivers, is scheduled to start at 7am on 22 June and will commence from iconic Westminster with competitors due to complete the 59-mile energy challenge at Brighton’s Madeira Drive from around 10:30 am onwards. Here, there will be a diverse display of electric vehicles and festivities for spectators until 4pm.
The EVillage on Madeira Drive in Brighton will offer free test drives of a diverse range of electric vehicles, providing a hands-on experience for the public.
Attendees will have the unique opportunity to test drive the latest BYD electric vehicles, including the brand-new BYD Seal, BYD Dolphin, and BYD Atto 3. There will be a prize-giving held on the beach from 4 pm until late. Woody Cook will be DJing and the BBC’s Allison Ferns will be hosting.
Founding sponsor EDF has been involved since day one and had this to say about this year’s event: “Helping the UK cut its carbon emissions to help Britain achieve Net Zero is EDF's purpose, so we’re thrilled to be sponsoring this brilliant event again to shine a light on Electric Vehicles, showing consumers the benefits and helping to encourage them to make the switch.”
In a groundbreaking move, the EV Rally is proud to announce its collaboration with sister company EV Rally Club, offering participants the unique opportunity to extend their journey beyond Brighton. For those seeking an international adventure, EV Rally Club will be leading a convoy to Paris on 23rd June, with an overnight stop in Paris, before reaching the final destination in Geneva on 25th June.
Quentin Willson, former Top Gear host and advocate for green initiatives, will be hosting a Q&A at the event. As a spokesperson and ambassador, Willson expressed his excitement, saying: "With the current levels of innovation and R&D, the next decade promises to be the most exciting in the entire 120-year history of the car."
Pod Point, one of the key partners, stated: "We’re excited to sponsor this year’s EV Rally, celebrating innovation, sustainability, and electric mobility. We’re committed to making living with an electric car easy and affordable for everyone, and we're looking forward to demonstrating the simplicity and convenience of EV living at the event.”
Europcar, one of the new stakeholders and mobility partner for the event, is delighted to be involved in the celebration of EV and said: "We are thrilled to participate in this inspiring and enjoyable event, highlighting the impressive performance of the latest electric vehicles and adding a competitive edge to eco-friendly driving. Our team eagerly looks forward to welcoming everyone to the Europcar Lounge to celebrate the day's successes.”
Continuing its tradition of support, EDF has committed as the main partner for the fourth consecutive year. Other sponsors include automotive partner DriveElectric, 3ti, L-Charge, Big Motoring World, JLC EV and The Everything Electric Show. All will be demonstrating the industry's commitment to sustainable and clean transportation.
The rally is more than just an energy trial; it's an inclusive event inviting participants from various segments, including builders of road-legal conversions, cyclists, inventors, and even electric planes.
The London to Brighton EV Rally is set to challenge perceptions and celebrate the incredible strides made in electric mobility. As the biggest EV rally in England and the first of its kind internationally, the event invites everyone to be a part of the green revolution.
About Us: About The London to Brighton EV Rally: The London to Brighton EV Rally is a pioneering event showcasing the latest advancements in electric vehicles and promoting sustainable and eco-friendly transportation.As the first of its kind on an international scale, the rally brings together participants, sponsors, and enthusiasts to accelerate the transition to a greener future. About EDF EDF is helping Britain achieve Net Zero by leading the transition to a cleaner, low-emission, electric future and tackling climate change. It is the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity and supplies millions of customers with electricity and gas. It generates low carbon electricity from five nuclear power stations and more than thirty onshore wind farms and two offshore wind farms. EDF is leading the UK's nuclear renaissance with the construction of a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C, and there are advanced plans for a replica at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C will provide low carbon electricity to meet 14% of UK demand and power around 12 million homes. EDF is one of the UK’s largest investors in renewables, with more than 1GW of renewable generation in operation and over 5GW in construction, planning, and development across a range of technologies including onshore and offshore wind, solar, and battery storage.We are constructing our largest offshore wind farm in Britain – the 450 MW Neart na Gaoithe project in Scotland. EDF is helping its customers, both in business and at home, take their first steps to sustainably powering their lives.Whether it is buying an electric car, generating and storing electricity, selling energy back to the grid, or installing a heat pump, EDF is one of the largest suppliers to British business and a leading supplier of innovative energy solutions that are helping businesses become more energy independent. In addition, the company’s energy services business, Dalkia, is one of the largest technical service providers in the UK and Ireland. EDF is part of EDF Group, the world’s biggest electricity generator. In the UK, the company employs around 14,000 people at locations across England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.
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Organization: The London to Brighton Electric Vehicle Rally Ltd
Website: https://londontobrightonelectricvehiclerally.com/
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