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.

The panel will discuss the opportunities in transitioning fleets towards lower-carbon solutions.

• Different decarbonising options for fleet segments, ranging from small to medium enterprises – heavy good vehicle fleets.
• The role of Industry in supporting the rollout of EV infrastructure.
• Examples of how industries are making this happen now.

Vehicle-as-a-Service takes us from vehicle ownership to usage-based subscription models.

Vehicle as a Service is built on 3 pillars:

• Vehicles
• An embedded connectivity
• Services and ecosystem

This panel touches on the following elements of Vehicle-as-a-Service:

• Why we might be switching to the usage based model and usage versus ownership.
• How you enable this through ecosystem and partnerships. 
• Customer and operating environment is involved in design as they are service designed vehicles.
• From a sustainability point of view, this model enables people to move to EVs and sustainability solutions quicker due to the cost and extended life of vehicles.

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.

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.

This panel will discuss the following topics:

• The quality of the charging experience is crucial with high emphasis on reliability of the charger.
• Free plugs and power must be available, queuing takes the value away from everyone.
• Solutions for charging need to be flexible and able to adjust to various charging trends. This is where data steps in.
• User-friendliness is not a once achieved milestone, it is a continuous process that is constantly being developed.

Two presentations from Local Authorities outlining their LEVI programmes, the business models they will use and the approach they will take:

• Community Based Project – Matthew Ling | Suffolk County Council
• Leverage other landlords land for public EVI – Martin Schäferbarthold | Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Then a presentation on latest car club research finding – Oxford University.

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.