The Motability Scheme’s Big Event returns to Birmingham with an “electrifying” line-up for 2024
Hosted by the Motability Scheme and with a focus on electric motoring, The Big Event is returning to the NEC in Birmingham on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 May 2024.
Bringing together the widest range of vehicles available on the Scheme, test drives are available to book on the day, and visitors can try out standard vehicles including EVs and some fitted with popular driving adaptations.
Mobility equipment suppliers, including TGA Mobility and Rehasense UK, will be inviting visitors to get up-close to their products at their respective stands.
The “electrifying” event features a jam-packed ‘Speaker Sessions’ line-up, where an incredible range of inspiring speakers will take to the main stage. From celebrities, Motability Scheme ambassadors, auto industry and electric vehicle (EV) experts, the speaker programme promises to inspire and educate.
Motability Scheme customers and ambassadors Helen Dolphin MBE, and former Royal Marine, Mark Ormrod MBE, will be there to host and guide visitors through an exciting two-day line up on the main stage.
Audiences will enjoy a range of interviews, presentations and panel discussions about inspiring personal stories, the evolution of electric vehicles and how the Scheme is preparing its customers for the future of mobility.
Highlights include What Car? editor Steve Huntingford and Drive editor, Matt Lizzimore offering their expert views about automotive innovation.
Motability Scheme Ambassador and disability influencer, Lucy Edwards shares her journey from sight loss to becoming a thriving business woman and how her Scheme car enables her freedom.
TV presenter and Paralympian Steve Brown will share his personal story about becoming a Paralympian to emerging as a TV presenter.
Will Bayley, Darren Harris and Mark Ormrod live interview – join host Mark Ormrod as he chats to Paralympian and former Strictly contestant Will Bayley, and Paralympian Darren Harris about their unique life stories, personal struggles and what keeps them motivated.
Visitors can look forward to having all their questions answered by Scheme experts, see an increased range of EVs and explore the UK’s biggest display of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs). The event will also see the return of the Innovation Zone, where disabled people and their families can see live demos and get advice on charging an EV at home or on the go.
Katie Clare, The Big Event Manager, said: “Last summer we had over 12,000 visitors come through our doors at the NEC and we’re thrilled to be back. We’re excited to be giving The Big Event series a new EV focus, so our customers have the chance to see the latest range of EVs and even try one out for themself.”
For anyone who can’t attend in person, The Big Event Birmingham is also streamed live. Viewers can follow along at home and see all the best bits from across the two days including live speaker sessions, exclusive interviews, demos, Q&As and footage.
