Take Charge Christchurch is a battery electric, zero exhaust emission, vehicle outreach programme.
The Take Charge Christchurch test drive event
Date and time: Saturday 13 April, 10am to 4pm. Presentations at 10.30am and 1pm.
Location: Tūranga, Level 1 TSB Function Room, Cathedral Square.
Fancy a spin in some of the world’s most sought-after battery electric vehicles?
Come along to Tūranga for presentations and to get behind the wheel of the latest pure electric vehicles from Hyundai, Kia, LDV, Renault and Volkswagen.
Battery electric vehicles on display
Get up close to some of the most sought-after battery electric vehicles from BMW, Hyundai, Jaguar, LDV, Renault and Volkswagen in Cathedral Square.
Test drives are running from Cathedral Square from 10am to 4pm
If you want to give one of the battery electric vehicles a spin around the central city, just visit the test drive registration tent. Make sure you have your current New Zealand driver licence ready.
Presentations
Pop in for presentations from Jaguar, Renault and Volkswagen on the future of battery electric zero exhaust emission vehicles and what we can expect to see in one, two and three years’ time.
Morning presentation: 10.30am to 11.10am.
Afternoon presentation: 1pm to 1.40pm.
Information stalls
Visit the Level 1 TSB Function Room any time to spend some time at information stalls from BMW, Jaguar, LDV, Renault and Volkswagen, where you can get information about their battery electric vehicles.
Take Charge Christchurch information and test drive events
The Christchurch City Council is partnering with battery electric vehicle suppliers to provide you with the opportunity to test drive and learn more about battery electric vehicles.
Find out more about vehicle:
- purchase, maintenance and running costs
- travel range
- battery life expectancy, replacement cost and reuse and recycling
- chargers
We're keen to find out what people think about the experience of battery electric vehicles and whether they would consider purchasing a battery electric vehicle.
Public events
Public events will be arranged by Council at public locations. Times and locations will be confirmed.
Business events
Business events are run at your business premise.
Register your business if you're interested in a Take Charge Christchurch business event at your Christchurch business location.
