Know Your EV Workshop - Vic

Nov. 24, 2024

Eastern Innovation
5a Hartnett Cl
Mulgrave, Victoria 3170
Australia

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    $25.00
    (ends 11/23/2024)
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    (ends 11/23/2024)
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Description

An interactive, practical workshop for people new to the world of Electric Vehicles (EVs).

You may be wondering what the EV craze is all about. You may have seen your friends or family making the switch and enjoying the benefits of electric, and are now looking at purchasing too. Perhaps you have a new electric vehicle and want to get some real-world tips from fellow users. This workshop provides a basic introduction to owning, driving and charging a passenger EV.

Topics include:

  • EV driving experience
  • All charged up and local driving
  • Long distance driving with an EV
  • Charging apps and route planning
  • Charging – a practical exercise in the carpark

The presenters have many years of experience with EVs and will tailor the presentation to suit your needs. Presenters are independent AEVA volunteers without vested or commercial interest, so you can trust this is not a sales session!

There will be plenty of opportunity to chat with other curious attendees and have your questions answered.

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Pen and paper for note taking
  • A positive, open and curious mindset

Light refreshments will be provided.

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Featured Speakers

Speaker: Richard Laxton
Speaker Richard Laxton
Richard Laxton is the Vic Branch Technical Advisor. He is an IT professional and lifetime car enthusiast with a passion for electrification of ground transport. An EV owner for the last 5 years, he recently shifted to EV-related consulting full time. This has given him massive exposure to the extended …

Richard Laxton is the Vic Branch Technical Advisor. He is an IT professional and lifetime car enthusiast with a passion for electrification of ground transport. An EV owner for the last 5 years, he recently shifted to EV-related consulting full time. This has given him massive exposure to the extended EV industry, unique data, and opportunities to help businesses and individuals who are looking to decarbonise their transport.


A dedicated road tripper, having completed his first EV lap of Australia at the end of 2023, and a single-day EV driving record of over 1800km, he has a unique perspective around public charging infrastructure.


In his spare time, Richard enjoys going on “charger crawls” to check out and test all the infrastructure in an area.

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Speaker: Kath Davies
Speaker Kath Davies
Kathleen Davies is the Vic Branch Chairperson. She is an electric vehicle early adopter and is driving her third EV (since 2012). For over six years, Kath has been active in AEVA working with other volunteers to deliver public events that educate, support and promote electric drive. Kath is passionate …

Kathleen Davies is the Vic Branch Chairperson. She is an electric vehicle early adopter and is driving her third EV (since 2012). For over six years, Kath has been active in AEVA working with other volunteers to deliver public events that educate, support and promote electric drive.


Kath is passionate about real and practical climate action. She and her family have retrofitted their 1974-built house from 2-star to 7-star energy efficient home. She is involved with Sustainable House Day, Off Grid Living Festival, and other local climate action groups.


Climate action has also led Kath to legal action in the High Court. She is one of the two winning plaintiffs in the landmark case that scrapped Victoria’s electric vehicle tax. Known as the “world’s worst EV policy” this unconstitutional tax was a barrier to EV adoption.


In her day job, Kathleen is an independent engineering consultant, working across multiple industries to help safeguard process design. This gives her a unique perspective on the power of business and industry to deliver more sustainability for less cost. Kath has a strong background in lean to green principles, and is passionate about regenerative and circular processes for positive impact at work as well as at home.

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Date and Time

Sun, Nov. 24, 2024

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
(GMT+1100) Australia/Melbourne

Location

Eastern Innovation

5a Hartnett Cl
Mulgrave, Victoria 3170
Australia

Pricing

  • Non-Members
    $25.00
    (ends 11/23/2024)
  • Members
    $0.00
    (ends 11/23/2024)
Become a member

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Eastern Innovation

5a Hartnett Cl
Mulgrave, Victoria 3170
Australia