Thinking about driving across to Perth for the Workshop, Conference, AGM and EV Expo? Well you're not alone! And that's a bit of a problem...

With almost 100,000 EVs on Australias roads expected by November, we are likely to see good numbers of EV owners keen to drive across to Perth for the AEVA's annual conference and 50th Annual General Meeting. Given the constraints on charging power across the Nullarbor, AEVA has set up a registry of members keen to make the trip. With a bit of planning, we can ensure your trip is an enjoyable adventure, and not the next headline.

Perth is often described as the most isolated capital city in the world, however Honolulu truly holds that record. It's definitely a long way from the east coast, but West Australians prefer to think of themselves as being closer to the rest of the world. Either way, it's a long drive across some fairly sparse landscapes, and if you're going to do it in an EV, you'd better channel your inner Glen George cause it's not as easy as we'd like it to be.

DC fast chargers are a rare sight on the Eyre Highway, but with a bit of planning and some generous efforts from AEVA members, we're confident there will be enough charging options to accommodate plenty of travellers.

That's why we have set up this registry for AEVA members keen to make the drive across to Perth for the EV Expo and AGM. With good co-ordination and plenty of notice, it will be possible to ensure as many travellers can make the trip without too much hassle. A combination of AC and DC charging equipment will be deployed at roadhouses and civic centres along the way. Best of all, several farm stays and retreats are willing to host a tangle of EV drivers for overnight stops. Camp kitchens and fun times around the fire are a welcome respite from the endless white lines.

This article here explains all the tips and tricks for planning a successful EV road trip, but for now, we're keen to get a handle on numbers and dates, so please register your interest by clicking on RSVP and providing some details. We'll be in touch before too long.

The stunning coastal town of Esperance fires up once again for the Edge of the Bay Festival on December 2nd.  Edge of the Bay is Esperance's annual celebration of community and plays host to one of the biggest reginal skateboarding comps in WA.

Sustainability features heavily in the theme of the Edge of the Bay festival, and the AEVA is once again invited to display EVs at the show. It makes for an awesome road trip in an EV now that the Perth-Esperance EV charging network is complete!

This year a new musical line-up is planned and we are hopeful that our local foodies, makers and creators will roll up again. There is a number of other wonderful and fun features planned too, which will be announced closer to the event. The most important thing is that you save the date because this action packed event will take place on Saturday, 2 December 2023.