Arrive and drive: electric vehicle training sessions in March 2022
Location notice
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Energy Saving Trust will be hosting free electric vehicle (EV) courses in selected areas across England in March 2022 for SMEs and the self-employed.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about electric vehicles and see if it could be the next choice for you and your business.
What’s involved?
The course includes:
EV models currently available including their sizes, functionality and realistic driving ranges.
Recharging: how, where and what does it cost?
EV purchase and running costs.
How to drive EVs efficiently to maximise range.
It will also give you a chance to discuss common questions and share your views with other participants, including:
Do EVs really save carbon dioxide emissions?
Will the National Grid cope with additional charging capacity?
How long will lithium reserves required for EV batteries last?
Do electric vehicle batteries degrade?
The training course is in two parts:
90-minute online session during which you will learn about electric vehicles and how switching to EVs could provide operational benefits and cost savings.
Chance to test drive several models of electric vans and cars.
Location and dates
The dates and locations of the test drive part of these training courses are as follows:
7 March – Bath
8 March – Bristol
14 March – Oxford
15 March – Leicester
22 March – Newcastle
Book your space
There are limited slots available for each location. To secure your place, please email SMEtraining@est.org.uk with your contact details and a note of the session you would like to attend. You will then receive a response confirming your slot and further details regarding the location and time of the ‘test drive’
