If you’re curious to learn more about the latest automotive innovation taking the world by storm, look no further than the Casey EV Expo, taking place at Bunjil Place on Saturday 9 November from 11.00am - 3.00pm.
Come along to hear from industry experts on the future of the EV market, test drive an EV, and chat with attending stallholders. Over 25 electric vehicles will be on display on the day.
Free seminar program:
- Why drive an EV? Save money and the environment
(11.00am - 11.30am) With more and more EVs on the road, does it make you think "should I make my next car an EV?" From lower running costs, negating increases in petrol prices and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, to a better driving experience and healthier community. Come along and learn about the benefits of being an EV driver.
Presented by Michael Shaughnessy, Electric Vehicle Council
- EV Charging Explained
(12.00pm - 12.30pm) Charging. It’s one of the most asked about questions of the EV industry. While home charging remains the main location for EV charging, there is still a great need to improve our public charging network. This seminar will cover your charging at home questions and look at where EV charges are needed to connect our public network.
Presented by Tim Washington, CEO JET Charge
- The EV market in Australia: Uptake, trends and the future
(1.00pm - 1.30pm) The EV market is changing rapidly, so when is the best time to buy an EV. Join us as we unfold the current state of EV uptake in Australia. This seminar explores the latest trends in the EV market and what we can expect to see coming onto the EV market in the future. With so many factors influencing the uptake of EVs in Australia, learn about the key challenges and opportunities facing the Australian EV market.
Presented by Ross Booth, Global GM for Redbook
- Q&A Panel Session: Advice for the first time EV buyer
(2.00pm - 2.45pm) Come along to our Q&A panel session with industry experts:
- Michael Shaughnessy, Electric Vehicle Council
- Ross Booth, Global GM for Redbook
- Sam Evans, Australia’s favourite EV YouTuber, the Electric Viking
Drawing on their extensive experience reviewing electric vehicles on the Australian market, ask the questions that matter most to you. There are so many factors to consider when purchasing an EV including safety, technology, comfort, driving performance, ownership costs, charging speeds and maintenance. Find out what Michael, Ross and Sam think are the questions you should be asking.
Meet the presenters:
 | Michael Shaughnessy is an electrician by trade, skilled in solar PV, battery storage, heat pumps and efficient appliance installation. Mike was previously at the CEC helping to deliver Australia's transition to renewables, and is now an electric vehicle infrastructure officer at the Electric Vehicle Council. Mike is also the proud owner of an electric MG.
|
 | Ross Booth is Global GM for Redbook, responsible for all carsales data research and delivery of vehicle identification, specification and pricing services directly to the carsales business and commercially to businesses under both the carsales and RedBook brands globally. Ross has over 30 years’ experience in the automotive industry, across Product, Marketing, Product & Brand Manager, Marketing & Communications, Regional Sales and Automotive Finance.
|
 | Tim Washington is the CEO and co-founder of JET Charge, Australia’s largest EV charging technology business. Tim was also the co-founder of Chargefox, now the country’s largest EV charging network. Tim is also the Chair of the Australian Electric Vehicle Council, Australia’s peak body for the EV industry. |
 | Sam Evans, @TheElectricViking, is one of Australia’s biggest EV Youtubers and thought-leaders. Sam is an electric car fan, motoring fan, renewable energy advocate, marketing specialist, and lover of planet earth. |