Tesla among electric vehicles taking over Abingdon town centre

The vehicles, including a Tesla, a Jeep, an MG and a Lotus were on display on Saturday as part of the Go Electric: Abingdon event.

As well as electric cars, e-bikes and chargers were also on show, together with stands run by renewable energy companies. companies.

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This was the first in a series of events countywide designed to encourage people to make the switch to electric vehicles.

With petrol prices rising due to the Iran war, more people could make the decision to go electric.

Electric vehicles on show in Abingdon (Image: Ed Nix)

The event brought together car dealers, local enthusiasts, and energy specialists.

Among the dealers attending were Waylands from Cumnor Hill with some MG models, and Hartwell in Abingdon, representing newer models to the UK market such as BYD.

Alongside the dealership displays, local EV owners brought along their own vehicles, offering advice on what it’s like to live with an electric car.

Exhibitors included companies installing kerbside charging points for homes without driveways, as well as those promoting wider low-carbon technologies such as heat pumps.

Oxfordshire County Council has backed the programme as part of its efforts to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality.