The UK’s first multi-brand Electric Vehicle showroom has launched in Milton Keynes.The Electric Vehicle Experience Centre (EVEC) is managed by Chargemaster and funded by Milton Keynes’ Go Ultra Low City scheme. The partnership has worked in collaboration with BMW i, Kia, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, and Volkswagen on the 4,000 sq showroom.
Milton Keynes’ target is for 23% of all new cars registered locally to be electric by 2021. The EVEC is one of a number of initiatives being launched by Milton Keynes Council under the Go Ultra Low City scheme to promote the uptake of electric vehicles. These include significant investment in infrastructure, including the creation of a number of EV charging ‘hubs’, free parking for EVs and further grants for workplace and home charging.
Brian Matthews, Head of Transport Innovation at Milton Keynes Council, commented, “The EVEC is a centrepiece of our thrust to encourage the uptake of electric vehicles and is a good example of the innovation that Milton Keynes is using to lead the way in transport innovation. We are delighted to be working with Chargemaster and six founding car manufacturers to bring this about.”
David Martell, Chief Executive of Chargemaster described the opening the Electric Vehicle Experience Centre as a “landmark day”. He commented: “Becoming the UK’s first multi-brand EV showroom, it will provide a destination for visitors to make an informed decision about owning an EV, without the pressure of having to make an immediate purchase decision. We are delighted to receive the support from six key electric vehicle manufacturers as founding partners of the EVEC.”
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