A short lived electrical car (EV) showroom at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth will intention to assist native drivers make the swap to electrical mobility.
This Portsmouth occasion between 18-22 June, is one in all two pop-up EV showcases organised by Hendy and Ford’s ‘Go Electrical’ marketing campaign, with a second occasion deliberate for West Quay, Southampton between 23-27 June.
Organised by Ford UK as a part of its Go Electrical marketing campaign, the occasion may also supply take a look at drives of a few of Ford’s newest EV fashions such because the compact Puma Gen-E SUV, the Explorer SUV, the all-new Capri, and the Mustang Mach-E SUV.
Drivers aged 21 and over can participate in an accompanied 10-mile take a look at route designed to showcase the capabilities of the automobiles and information members on optimising their electrical driving expertise.
As an added incentive, anybody who completes a take a look at drive within the Ford Explorer will likely be entered right into a prize draw for an opportunity to win a brand-new Ford All-Electrical Explorer Premium RWD Prolonged Vary, valued at over £55,000.
Guests to the bespoke showroom will be capable to converse with Ford ambassadors, who will present knowledgeable recommendation on EV possession, dispel widespread myths, and encourage better adoption of electrical automobiles.
Ross Ovenden, franchise efficiency supervisor at Hendy Group, commented: “Hendy has a long-standing relationship with Ford, and we’re proud to help the transfer towards electrified mobility. The Ford ‘Go Electrical’ truck brings the EV expertise on to individuals, providing a pleasant and welcoming house to study electrical car possession.
“These pop-up occasions are designed to coach native communities on how an EV way of life can match their wants. Extra drivers throughout the south coast belief Hendy to information them to the appropriate car selection. Encouraging extra individuals to change to EVs will enhance the surroundings and air high quality for everybody.”
Hendy Group operates over 60 websites representing 23 manufacturers, together with greater than 15 places providing new EVs.