Drive & Thrive

Discover Energy Efficiency & EV Solutions for Your Home!

Venue: Cirencester Market Place & The Corn Hall

Date: Thursday, 6th March 2025

Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Free Entry – Everyone Welcome!

What’s Happening?

Explore Electric Vehicles.

Check out the latest EV models on display.

Book a test drive and experience cutting-edge green technology.

Home Energy Efficiency Trade Show.

See innovative energy-saving products and solutions from leading companies.

Get expert advice tailored to your home, including grant opportunities and support for low-income households.

Explore smart thermostats, heat pumps, solar panels, EV chargers, and much more!

Inspiring Talks & Panels.

Hear from industry experts about saving money, staying comfortable, and going green.

Why Attend?

Test Drive Electric Vehicles: Experience the latest EVs!

Save Money & Find Grants: Home energy efficiency made easy.

Trade Show: Discover innovative products and expert advice.

Talks & Expert Panels: Learn to save and go green.

Event agenda:

Session 1 - EV session (11.30am – 12.30pm)

All about EVs - Common myths and misconceptions – Mark Smith, Energy Saving Trust (11.30am – 11.50am)
I drive electric – Sue Gorman (CBC) what is it like driving an electric car + using a home battery to charge? (11.50am – 12.10pm)
Cotswold EV charge plans – on street and home charging – combined with commercial providers. (12.10pm – 12.30pm) (Olivia McGregor, CDC)
Audience Q & A’s.

Session 2 - Heating your home (12.45pm – 1.45pm)

Heat pumps – information/ myths/ misconceptions – Optimum (12.45pm – 1.05pm)
Using infrared as a heating source with solar PV and battery storage – a homeowner’s experience (Mike McKeown) (1.05pm – 1.20pm)
Easy wins - smart controls, lighting, ventilation - Justine Mallinson, REO, CDC (1.20pm – 1.40pm)
Audience Q & A’s.

Session 3 - Whole House Retrofit (2.00pm – 3.00pm)

Solar PV - Make My House Green (2.00pm – 2.20pm)
What is a whole house retrofit? – Furbnow – introducing Cotswold District’s preferred partner for whole house retrofit (2.20pm – 2.40pm)
Planning permission and grants (tbc) (2.40pm – 3.00pm)
Audience Q & A’s.

Meet the exhibitors:

Coming soon...

Test drive these cars:

Coming soon...

Be Prepared - if you would like to test drive an EV

Driving License Verification Process for Ride and Drive

In order to participate in the EV Ride and Drive Opportunities at the event you must have held a full UK driving license for a minimum of 2 years and be over 21 years of age.

On the day you will need to bring:

Your UK photo card driving license

A printed copy of your Personal Driving License Check and your GET A CODE reference which you can create by visiting:

https://www.viewdrivingrecord.service.gov.uk/driving-record/licence-number

Your National Insurance Number

Once verified you will receive a wristband which you can then show in the Ride and Drive area. Drivers will be informed of manufacturer specific requirements during registration.

Are you an exhibitor?

Showcase your products and services at Drive & Thrive!

Contact Experience Electric at andy@lets-experience-electric.co.uk for more information.

Join us for a day of innovation and inspiration to help you save, thrive, and drive into a greener future!

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