Bridgestone, the leading brand of the Turkish tire industry, became the main sponsor of the 4th Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Driving Week. The fourth of the Electric and Hybrid Driving Week, which was held for the first time in Turkey in 2019, will be held in Yenikapı - Istanbul between 9-10 September 2023.
Within the scope of the event organized by Electric Hybrid Cars Magazine, with the support of the Turkish Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Association (TEHAD), with the main sponsorship of Bridgestone, with the sponsorship of Green Carpet by Akbank, with the finance sponsor of Garanti BBVA, with the cooperation of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and Istanbul Energy and tech enthusiasts will have the chance to experience electric vehicles on the track during the weekend.
Within the scope of the event, the latest models of brands such as ABB, Castrol, Citroën, E-Garage, EniSolar, G-Charge, Honda, KIA, Lexus, Lixhium, Lumhouse, MG, Suzuki, Skywell, Sharz, Toyota, Voyah and Wallbox will be tested. and services can be reviewed. Turkey's first and only consumer experience-oriented electric driving event will be open to the public and free of charge.
Registration for participation can be made on the day of the event from the registration desks in the area or via the website at sahibinden.com. Within the scope of the event, which will be held with the slogan "Hearing is not enough, you must try", 9 September World Electric Vehicle Day will also be celebrated under the leadership of TEHAD.
Bringing products and services suitable for changing customer needs in the field of mobility with consumers, Bridgestone supports the new experiences of electric and hybrid vehicle enthusiasts. ABB, Castrol, Citroën, E-Garaj, EniSolar, G - The latest environmentally friendly, quiet and technology-oriented electric and hybrid models of brands such as Charge, Honda, KIA, Lexus, Lixhium, Lumhouse, MG, Suzuki, Skywell, Sharz, Toyota, Voyah and Wallbox will also be tested.
4. Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Driving Week, in addition to the main sponsor; Akbank's Green Carpet sponsorship, Garanti BBVA's Finance sponsorship, and the cooperation of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and Istanbul Energy are organized by Electric Hybrid Cars Magazine.
Last year, 24 automobile brands, 32 electric and hybrid models supported the event organized by Electric Hybrid Cars Magazine and Turkish Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Association (TEHAD). The newest models met with visitors for the first time at this event. In the event, which will be held in September and supported by automotive, technology, finance and mobility brands in 2023, as in previous years, special electric and hybrid vehicles, from the models offered to the market in our country to the models that have not yet hit the roads in Turkey, will show up.
At the same time, domestic projects are presented to the guests with the participation of universities and entrepreneurs. As part of the event, automobile and technology enthusiasts get the chance to experience electric vehicles on the track for a weekend. In addition, visitors have the opportunity to closely watch many different activities such as drone races, autonomous vehicle park, electric caravan works, electric marine vehicles and solar powered charging units. All activities within the scope of the Electric and Hybrid Driving Week are open to the public and are free of charge. Participants will be able to register at the event area or on the website of electricsurushaftasi.com.
“Electromobility is now in the focus of the consumer, we are trying to raise awareness”
September 9, which is celebrated as the day of electric vehicles around the world every year, is also represented in our country under the leadership of TEHAD. Emphasizing the importance of this special day, TEHAD President Berkan Bayram said, “The automotive and micromobility industry is rapidly going through the electrification process. Every year, we celebrate the day of electric vehicles with a special event in order to raise awareness in this direction. Leading companies such as Bridgestone, the Main Sponsor of the Year, Akbank, the Green Carpet sponsor, and Garanti BBVA, the Finance sponsor, come together with consumers who are aware of the developments in mobility. We are trying to raise awareness of electromobility in the focus of consumers. The fact that we have reached nearly 10 thousand participants in the past years is an indicator of this. Visitors who leave our event happy become more familiar with electric and hybrid vehicles and the wide ecosystem they are in every year. Last year, visitors made a total of 32 laps with 6 electric and hybrid car models on the track. This year, we aim to increase this figure and increase the excitement in the new location we have realized with the cooperation of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and Istanbul Energy.” said.