Abingdon’s Market Place hosted the Go Electric Oxfordshire event yesterday, the first in a county-wide series aimed at helping people explore the shift to electric travel.

The event brought together a mix of car dealers, local enthusiasts, and energy specialists. Among the delaers 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 were on hand with their own vehicles, offering advice into what it’s like to live with an electric car and charging.

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

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