Events

We are on a mission to help unravel the world of electric vehicles and charge points for householders and communities in Cumbria. Together, we can help you decide whether an electric vehicle is right for you – either now or in the future. 

Our free event, supported by funding from Electricity North West, will explore the benefits, costs, options and myths surrounding EV technology, batteries and charging. Get answers to questions that are baffling or concerning you via our local expert panel.

We are keen to hear about any experience you may have of EVs, any challenges you perceive around switching to electric and what support you would value at a local and regional level that could help you move forward confidently. 

Wherever you are on your journey towards a greener, more sustainable way of driving – this event is for you. You might be considering your first step towards an EV, or you may already have an EV and want to share your experience with others and ask for specific advice. 

Bring along a cuppa and a biscuit and join us on-line for a stimulating and interactive evening all about EVs. 

Speakers and Expert Q&A Panel: 

• Richard Waller: Lived experience EV expert; Director of Penrith Action for Community Transition (PACT); Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography at Keele University  
• Clare Taylor: A Day in the Life of an EV Driver - Project Officer at CAfS; 
• James Hulme: Programme Lead - EV Infrastructure, Westmorland and Furness Council 
• Jill Hendry: Customer Inclusion Manager, Low Carbon Technologies, Electricity North West - https://golowtoday.co.uk/ 

Can’t make the date? Email [email protected] to register your interest. 

This event is funded by Electricity North West.

More Information 

Cost - This webinar is FREE, supported by funding from Electricity North West 

Venue - This event will be held via Zoom. Once you register, you'll receive a link to join the event.  

In advance - We will send you a short household driver questionnaire to complete, to better understand where you are in your EV journey and to capture some of the questions that you may have for our panel. 

Recording - We may record the event to share online afterwards. By taking part in this event, you accept that your name/image/voice may appear in the recording. You can opt not to activate your webcam and microphone, and you can change how your name is displayed in the list of participants. Attendees' video feeds won't necessarily be on screen at any point during the webinar. 

Help with joining this event - Are you not sure how to use Zoom but would like to attend our event? If you don't have a friend or family member who can help you get set up, we'd be happy to help you in advance. Please contact us as soon as possible. You can phone us on 01768 210276 during normal office hours or email [email protected]. 

Unfortunately, we aren't able to offer technical support at the time of the event. 

Donations

If you can afford to support us through a donation when you book, this would be hugely appreciated. As a charity, our scope and reach is dependent on the generosity of those who believe in our cause. Thank you for your support.