Manchester EV roadshow staged by Europcar and Go Ultra Low

Europcar and Go Ultra Low teamed up to put on a roadshow in Manchester city centre on 12 October to give residents, visitors and businesses a chance to test drive and learn about electric vehicles.

The event took part in Albert Square, Manchester city centre, and was supported by Manchester City Council and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM).

The event set out to dispel some of the myths about electric motoring and encourage the population of Greater Manchester to embrace electric as a key part of the future of sustainable travel.

Visitors to the show had the chance to test drive the newest electric cars on the market and put their driving skills to the test in a Formula E electric street racing series simulator.

Gary Smith, managing director of Europcar UK stated: “Europcar UK believes electric vehicles are a key component in any effective strategy to reduce emissions and improve air quality. They also make business sense by offering sustainable mobility and a healthy future.”

Poppy Welch, Head of Go Ultra Low, said: “Month after month we’re seeing record levels of registrations, demonstrating that the public awareness and appetite for electric and plug-in vehicles is growing. They are fast becoming a serious consideration for an increasing number of motorists who are switching on to the cost-saving and environmental benefits of driving an electric car. With fully electric cars able to go further than ever, and an increasing number of plug-in hybrids on the market offering motorists the best of both worlds, it is harder than ever to ignore the benefits these cars bring.”