Our 2023 panels to address the master narratives of growth, investment and decarbonisation.
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For many consumers, now isn’t the right time to make the switch to electric. So, what can we do to make the transition easier? Ian Plummer will answer this very question at this year’s EV SUMMIT where he’ll explore how a bit of empathy can go a long way in helping consumers to make the switch to electric.
In this panel, Auto Trader UK discuss the impact the Government’s delay on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles will have on EV uptake and, crucially, what we as an industry can do to continue to drive EV uptake despite the goalposts now being moved and what investments are needed to drive uptake.
Auto Trader UK will also share their latest market data to understand the impact the announcement has had on consumer demand for new and used EVs and their latest consumer research exploring what needs to be done to make EVs accessible to all and ensure that no driver is left behind on the road to electric.
In partnership with
Solihull Borough Council
Founder | EV Experts
Programme Director | Green Finance Institute
Marketing Director | Nissan
Michael will be discussing how the EV industry has changed since 2019 with the launch of the Model 3 and the impact of this product in the UK. Four years since launch the UK faces a different set of circumstances that the automotive industry must adapt to in order to increase the adoption of electric vehicles, to open up to new audiences, and to reach out to those in the used car market.
The panel will discuss the opportunities in transitioning fleets towards lower-carbon solutions.
In partnership with
Director of Communications & PR | Auto Trader UK
Commercial Road Transport UK Country Manager | Shell
G4S | Group Fleet Manager
Group Sustainability Lead | Gregory Distribution Ltd
Ian will deliver a keynote speech and make a statement on the charging industry’s response to the Government's announcement regarding the 2030 ban.
Alaa will be discussing the role of mobile infrastructure in unleashing EV adoption and how we can support the energy transition within the mobility sector by leveraging smart, connected and AI enabled technologies.
Vehicle-as-a-Service takes us from vehicle ownership to usage-based subscription models.
Vehicle as a Service is built on 3 pillars:
This panel touches on the following elements of Vehicle-as-a-Service:
In partnership with
Energy Transition | Bain & Company
Director of Strategic Projects | iCabbi
Managing Director | Mobilize Power Solutions
Chief Operating Officer | Mobilize Power Solutions
The discussion panel will delve into the intricacies of fleet electrification.
Experts in the field will shed light on the pivotal role that strategic alliances can play in smoothing the transition process, the significance of fleet data, and the integral part the driver plays.
The panel aims to encourage businesses to consider the value of EVs for their fleets, what to consider for an effective implementation to get the full value when going electric and recognising what is driving success in the EV industry.
The session is expected to be insightful and engaging, providing attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the future of electric fleets.
In partnership with
Energy Transition | Bain & Company
Team Manager | Riverford Organic Farmers
Managing Director E Mobility Investments | VITOL/VEV
Managing Director | Campbells Consultancy
Reza will be discussing the need to build a future proof & robust EV infrastructure to support current growth and future demand in the wake of completing one of Europe's largest charging hubs at the NEC, Birmingham.
Louise will be welcoming everyone to the second day of what is a key event in the EV world now and outlining some of the exciting sessions coming later.
Louise will also be explaining how important the switch to electric cars is for many of the goals of a local authority like Oxford - like improved air quality and reduced carbon footprint - but that there is an extra dimension for councils to try and ensure that it is done equitably, and not just at the mercy of the market.
Exploring the transition to electric vehicles through the lens of early adopters, this panel discussion will uncover which strategies fleets use to deploy EVs and meet their business needs.
Geotab will unveil new, real-world data from over 5,200 EVs in Europe and North America to discuss which decisions fleets are making today to ensure their vehicles are readily charged.
Join this conversation with industry experts to learn how they maximise EV performance, manage charging infrastructure and what lessons they learned in adopting electric vehicles to help you prepare for a successful transition.
In partnership with
Head of Strategy & Insights | Auto Trader UK
Product Development Manager | Motability Operations
Head of Sales | Enterprise Fleet Solutions
This panel will discuss the following topics:
In partnership with
Head of Strategy & Insights | Auto Trader UK
CEO | ChargeSafe
Strategic Marketing Director | Mobilize Power Solutions
Two presentations from Local Authorities outlining their LEVI programmes, the business models they will use and the approach they will take:
Then a presentation on latest car club research finding – Oxford University.
In partnership with
Principal | AFRY
Suffolk County Council
Oxford University
Solihull Borough Council
Toddington Harper, CEO of GRIDSERVE, will be discussing GRIDSERVE's recently announced 'Electric Freightway' project - a purpose built network of Heavy Goods Vehicle charging hubs across the UK, helping the transition to carbon neutral logistics.
Lakshmi will provide insights into how the UK fleet industry is ‘leading the charge’ in Europe, helping the UK meet its new 2035 decarbonisation deadline by leveraging innovation and overcoming challenges to engage all stakeholders on the transition to zero-emission mobility.
This panel will take sounding from both days of the EV SUMMIT and the sector more broadly. It will look at where we are, and we we go, with EV charging, EV availability and EV technology.
In partnership with
Principal | AFRY
Former Strategy Lead | Britishvolt
Emobility Lead | EY
Co-Founder | ZapMap
Head of Marketing & Communications | Osprey Charging Network
COO | Auto Trader UK
Marc will be closing this year's EV SUMMIT with a overview of the global EV market.
Marc will also offer a unique perspective on the transition to wider emobilty solutions in the USA and Canada, and how to accelerate adoption in these respective territories.
Below you can see our 2022 panels that addressed the master narratives of growth, investment and decarbonisation.
Louise Upton Cabinet Member for Health and Transport, Oxford City Council
Stephen King VP Sustainability Solutions EU VISA
JONATHAN GOODMAN Head of Polestar UK
Tim Slatter Chairman Ford UK
DANIEL BENTHAM MD OF FLEETE
Dr Pete Sudbury OCC Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Environment
FIONA HOWARTH CEO OCTOPUS EV
David Browne CEO UK smart Europe
IAN PLUMMER COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR AUTO TRADER
In partnership with
Head of Acceptance Visa
Founder & CEO JustPark
Global product owner electrification payments BP
In partnership with
Director Ubitrcity
Head of Innovation, Motability
CEO UK Parking Control
In partnership with
Partner at IMPROVED Corporate Finance
CEO and co-founder at EV.Energy
Founding Director at Zenobe Energy
In partnership with
ABB
CEO Gridserve
Senior Electrical Engineer, calfordseaden
CEO & co-founder, Bioregional
This panel will explore why data-driven insights are critical in helping organizations add electric vehicles to their fleet, the challenges surrounding electrification and how EVs can actually improve a fleet’s bottom line, while also reducing emissions.
In partnership with
AVP Sales & Business Development, UK & Ireland GEOTAB
Sustainable Innovation Oxford City Council
Head of Fleet United Utilities
In partnership with
Commercial Director Auto Trader
BVRLA
MD Genesis UK
In partnership with
CEO Connected Kerb
Kent County Council
HEad of communications LV= General Insurance & ElectriX
In partnership with
Vice President bp pulse UK
Deputy Head Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (energy and infrastructure), Department for Transport
Program Manager Severn Trent
In partnership with
Fleetcor
MINA
Oxford City COuncil
Fleet Manager Coca Cola
In partnership with
Head of Smart Mobility ScottishPower
Energy Manager, Devon County Council
Consultant Battery Electrochemist Plug Life Consulting Ltd
2021’s expert panels covered key sectors in the rapid transition to electrification.
How is emobility driving forward the decarbonisation of mobility?
In partnership with
Global Business Lead, Electric Vehicles, DNV
Head of Emobility, Volvo Trucks, UK and Ireland
Vice President Strategy Europe, Enterprise Holdings
How can the transition towards electric passenger vehicles be delivered, at pace, and deliver on net zero goals?
In partnership with
UK Managing Director, Zaptec
Managing Director, Volkswagen Group UK
UK CEO and Head of Global Communications, Polestar
Managing Director, Hyundai
MD, Vauxhall Motors
How rolling out UK charging infrastructure, at pace, is a key tool in the UK’s transport decarbonisation plan.
In partnership with
General Manager, Shell
CEO, Pod Point,
CEO, Liberty Charge
CEO, InstaVolt
Delivering successful corporate strategies at the tipping point of accelerated EV adoption.
In partnership with
Director, IMPROVED Corporate Finance
Managing Partner, Energy Impact Partners
Group Chief Strategy Office, EG Group
Head of Investments and M&A | emobility, Shell
How is emobility delivering sustainable cities?
In partnership with
CEO, GoWithFlow
MD, Mer
UK Managing Director, ubitricity
CEO, Connected Kerb
How can fleet managers make the boardroom case for fleet electrification, while delivering on sustainability targets?
In partnership with
Partner, UK Electric Vehicle Lead, EY
CEO of ABB’s e-mobility digital venture
Director of Marketing, Communications & Sustainability, DPDgroup UK
MD, LeasePlan
How do we open up investment opportunities in the transition to zero emission vehicles?
In partnership with
Partner and Co-Leader of the Energy, Environment & Infrastructure Team, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
Chairman, Osprey Charging Network
Head of the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles, OZEV
Head of Infrastructure and Transport, Lloyds Banking Group
How do we design to deliver sustainable emobility?
In partnership with
Global Transport Leader, Arup
Founder, Volta Trucks
Vice President, Nissan Motor Corporation
Founder, EAV
Making EV for everyone.
In partnership with
Director of Sustainable Transportation & Asset Management Solutions, Wood
Head Of Innovation, Motability
Co-Founder, Elmo EV subscriptions
EV & eLCV Business Owner, ALD Automotive
How are smart systems key to delivering transport decarbonisation plans?
In partnership with
CEO, GreenFlux
Founder, Paua
Founder, Ohme
Founder & CEO, Amply