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Record crowds turn up at EV and electric home festival, but it’s who was there and who wasn’t that points to the future

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First reported by The Driven · 22 September at 3:46 pm

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Record crowds turn up at EV and electric home festival, but it’s who was there and who wasn’t that points to the future

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Record crowds turn up at EV and electric home festival, but it’s who was there and who wasn’t that points to the future

Compiled by ADME Newsroom from 1 source

First reported by The Driven · 22 September at 3:46 pm

Who's covering this — 1 article

EV specialists: 1

Image: The Driven

The quick read

Record crowds attended the EV and electric home festival, indicating rising consumer interest in electric vehicles.
The festival's focus on EVs and home electrification suggests a growing interest in the broader ecosystem of electric transportation.
The absence of certain legacy car makers and utilities from the festival is notable, and may indicate that they are lagging behind in terms of their EV offerings and strategy.

For dealers: Australian dealers need to be prepared to adapt to a future where electric vehicles are a mainstream choice for consumers.

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ADME commentary

The ADME angle

The attendance of record crowds at the EV and electric home festival is a clear indication that consumer interest in electric vehicles is on the rise, and this shift in consumer preference will have a significant impact on legacy car makers and utilities.

The fact that these crowds are turning up to learn about EVs and home electrification suggests that they are not just interested in the vehicles themselves, but also in the broader ecosystem of electric transportation.

What it means for the market

The presence of these crowds at the festival points to a future where electric vehicles are no longer a niche product, but a mainstream choice for consumers, and this will require legacy car makers to adapt quickly to remain relevant.

The absence of certain legacy car makers and utilities from the festival is also notable, as it suggests that they may be lagging behind in terms of their EV offerings and strategy.

Competitor response

The festival's focus on EVs and home electrification also highlights the importance of having a comprehensive approach to electric transportation, including not just the vehicles, but also the charging infrastructure and home energy systems.

Showroom implications

Dealers who are not already preparing for this shift in consumer preference may find themselves at a disadvantage, as consumers become increasingly educated about the benefits of EVs and begin to expect a certain level of knowledge and expertise from dealers.

One decisive action a dealer could take this week is to begin training their staff on the benefits and features of EVs, and to start developing a strategy for incorporating EVs into their sales and marketing efforts.

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The DrivenEV specialists22 September at 3:46 pm

Record crowds turn up at EV and electric home festival, but it’s who was there and who wasn’t that points to the future

Record crowds turned up at EV and home electrification show, and there's going to be some interesting times ahead for legacy car makers and utilities. The post Record crowds turn up at EV and…

Read at The Driven →