Electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts from across the country are setting off on the hugely anticipated London to Paris EV rally today.
The London to Paris EV rally is the first official large-scale international event of its kind. It is open to all types of electric vehicles, including cars, buses, vans, scooters, bicycles, and electric planes.
This year’s event aims to combat range anxiety and showcase the accessibility, variety, and limitless possibilities of EVs.
For 2023, the rally is supported by Fully Charged and Motability Operations and sponsored by EDF, Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity.
With the support of Motability Operations, the rally aims to illustrate how electric vehicles can be accessible to disabled people.
The first international EV rally
The London to Paris EV rally will begin in Westminster, London, with a stop in Crawley before reaching the finish line in Brighton.
The event will also feature an awards party at the new Soho House’s Brighton Beach Lofts, where the most energy-efficient vehicles will be recognised. The rally’s second stage will take participants from Brighton to Paris via Newhaven and Dieppe.
Jonathan Jenkins, Head of Innovation at Motability Operations, explained:
“With the transition to electric vehicles approaching in the UK, we’re working hard to support our 650,000 Motability Scheme customers as they make the switch.
“We see this collaboration as a fun and inspiring way for our customers to hear more about our journey to electric, help our customers combat range anxiety and highlight how EVs can be accessible for everyone. We can’t wait for our customers to get involved.”
The journey from Dieppe to Paris is only 111 miles, and 59 miles from London to Brighton, the London to Paris EV rally is unique. This is because it’s much easier for participants to get involved without making extremely long and tiring journeys.
Setting a new standard for the EV transition
The event’s supporters and sponsors aim to set a new standard for transitioning to electric vehicles.
The partnership with Motability Operations provides access to electric vehicles for individuals who require mobility assistance. At the same time, EDF Energy’s Drive Electric programme offers comprehensive support with its array of electric vehicle tariffs, charging solutions, and car options.
The London to Paris EV rally is designed to promote education and raise awareness about the many benefits of electric vehicles, highlighting their versatility, performance, and eco-friendliness.
Through this collaboration, we can help to drive the wider adoption of electric vehicles, making sustainable mobility a reality for everyone.
“We are delighted to support this fantastic EV rally as Media Partner for the third consecutive year, as they extend the route in 2023 to finish in Paris! Now we just need to decide which EVs we will be entering,” stated Robert Llewellyn, founder of Fully Charged.
Mike Potter, CEO of DriveElectric, who is providing three vehicles to complete the relay, concluded: “With the sale of electric vehicles forecast to be over 440,000 in 2023 alone, the London to Paris EV rally is the perfect event to showcase the functionality of electric vehicles.”
