Top 10: EV Events
The EV sector is accelerating at pace, fuelled by innovation, regulation and urgent climate goals.
Around the world, flagship events are shaping the future of clean mobility, connecting OEMs, infrastructure providers, policymakers and technology leaders.
From Europe to Asia, the Middle East to North America, these summits and expos spotlight the latest in electrification, charging, battery tech and fleet transition.
This week’s top 10 features the most influential gatherings in the global EV calendar, offering insight into the key players, emerging trends and collaborative efforts driving a more sustainable and electrified transport ecosystem forward.
10. Nordic EV Summit
Location: Oslo, Norway
Date: 9-10 April
Founded: 2021
Attendees: 1,300+
The Nordic EV Summit specialises in policy leadership, global reach and real-world relevance.
Held in Oslo, it convenes more than 1,300 delegates across government, industry and academia.
Key participants include Tesla, Xpeng, Nio, Polestar, Ekoenergetyka-Polska, PwC and the Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association.
With sessions on charging profitability, battery production and zero-emission transport, the summit blends innovation with practical insight, shaping international strategy on electrification, infrastructure and sustainable mobility across Europe and beyond.
9. Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS)
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Date: 21-23 April
Founder: Farid Fawaz Dallal
Founded: 2022
Attendees: 5,000+
EVIS is the MENA region’s largest platform for clean transport, backed by ADNOC Distribution, Abu Dhabi Mobility, UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and UAEV.
Since launching in 2022, it has grown rapidly with more than 200 exhibitors and standout features including outdoor test drives, live E-Circuit demos and a Charging Oasis.
With participation from major brands like Xpeng, the summit is evolving into a global hub for EV innovation, policy engagement and cross-border collaboration.
8. EV Charging Summit & Expo
Location: Las Vegas, US
Date: 25-27 March
Founder: Matt Fegley (MVP Media Network)
Founded: 2023
Attendees: 5,000+
The EV Charging Summit & Expo is North America's most influential event focused exclusively on EV charging infrastructure.
With more than 240 exhibitors and 180 expert speakers, it offers in-depth coverage of charging technologies, financing models and policy frameworks.
The summit attracts leading companies such as ABB E-mobility, Nayax, NovaCHARGE, Electric Era, Isuzu, Penske Energy and S&P Global.
Special features like Shop Talks and the EV Charging Answers Bar enable meaningful engagement, making it a vital hub for industry collaboration and innovation.
7. Move America
Location: Detroit, Michigan, US
Date: 24-25 September
Founders: Howard Kaloogian, Melanie Morgan and Sal Russo
Founded: 2004
Attendees: 5,000+
MOVE America is the leading converged mobility conference in the Americas, uniting more than 5,000 professionals from across EVs, fleets, micromobility, charging and smart cities.
Exhibitors include innovators like Monta, NVIDIA and AutoMobility Advisors, with live demos on wireless charging, V2X and electrified fleets.
The event fosters partnerships between startups, public agencies, and global OEMs, offering insight into clean transport, regulation and mobility innovation - making it essential for those shaping the future of sustainable, intelligent and electrified mobility ecosystems.
6. Advanced Clean Transportation Expo (ACT Expo)
Location: Anaheim, California, US
Date: 28 April - 1 May
Founder: Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA), a TRC Company
Founded: 2011
Attendees: 12,000
ACT Expo is North America’s largest clean fleet and commercial EV event.
The 2025 edition welcomed more than 12,000 attendees, 500+ exhibitors and showcased 200+ zero-emission vehicles.
Key players include Toyota, Tesla, Cummins, Volvo, International, Chevron, Amazon Freight and Sysco.
With expert-led sessions, hands-on demos, and a focus on real-world fleet transformation, ACT Expo leads on EVs, hydrogen, fuel cells and AI-driven fleet tech.
Recognised for its scale and actionable insights, it remains the definitive platform for sustainable commercial transport innovation.
5. EV Tech Expo Detroit (The Battery Show North America)
Location: Novi, Michigan, US
Date: September
Founder: Informer Markets
Founded: 2010
Attendees: 21,000
EV Tech Expo Detroit is North America’s largest event for EV and battery tech, drawing 21,000 professionals and more than 1,300 exhibitors.
The four-day programme features more than 240 expert speakers and innovations across electrification, thermal management, energy storage and battery systems.
Leading participants include Panasonic Industry, Henkel, Parker Hannifin, Bonfiglioli, Airgas, Lanxess, Beam Global, Lead Intelligent Equipment and Brenntag North America.
With unmatched scale and influence, the expo connects OEMs, engineers and suppliers shaping the future of electric mobility and sustainable transport.
4. Power2Drive Europe
Location: Messe Munchen, Germany
Date: 6-9 May
Founded: 2018
Attendees: 110,000
Power2Drive Europe ranks as a European premier exhibition for EVs, charging infrastructure and renewable energy integration.
Held within The smarter E Europe, it attracts more than 100,000 visitors and hundreds of exhibitors from more than 150 countries.
Key participants include Schneider Electric, ELATEC, lade-plus GmbH, Daimler Truck and rising players like ELECQ.
With a strong focus on bidirectional charging, V2G and solar integration, it connects CPOs, utilities, policymakers and startups, making it a central platform for driving e-mobility and clean energy convergence across Europe and beyond.
3. IAA Mobility
Location: Munich, Germany
Date: 9-14 September
Founder: The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA)
Founded: 1897
Attendees: 400,000
IAA Mobility events for its scale, legacy and focus on future mobility.
Held in Munich, it draws more than 500,000 visitors and 750 exhibitors from 110 countries.
With a strong emphasis on e-mobility, automation and charging innovation, the event features global launches from Volkswagen Group, BMW, Kia, BYD, Toyota, Renault, ZF Group and Schaeffler.
Divided between a trade-focused Summit and public Open Space, IAA connects industry and society—making it a world-leading platform for electric, sustainable and intelligent mobility solutions.
2. LA Auto Show / Automobility LA
Location: Los Angeles, US
Date: 21-30 November
Founder: The Los Angeles Motor Car Dealers Association
Founded: 1907
Attendees: 722,000 (2022)
AutoMobility LA is North America’s premier EV launchpad.
Held alongside the LA Auto Show, it draws thousands of executives, engineers, media and consumers.
The event features Electric Avenue, a nearly mile-long indoor EV test track, and awards like THE ZEVA, celebrating zero-emission innovation.
All major automakers, including Ford, Hyundai, BMW, Lucid, Polestar, Tesla, Volkswagen, Cadillac and Kia, showcase at least one battery electric vehicle, with test drives supported by Ampure, Volta and LADWP.
Special exhibits from Chevrolet, Porsche, Genesis, Subaru, and others enhance public engagement.
AutoMobility LA serves as a global debut stage for next-gen EVs and a vital venue for industry networking, thought leadership and consumer education.
California’s policy leadership further amplifies its focus on electrification.
With wide participation from OEMs, startups and infrastructure providers, it continues to accelerate EV adoption and innovation across the US automotive market.
1. Auto Shanghai
Location: Shanghai, China
Date: 18-27 April
Founder: Messe München and the Shanghai International Automobile City (SIAC)
Founded: 1985
Attendees: 1,000,000
Power2Drive Europe is Europe’s leading exhibition for EVs, charging infrastructure and renewable energy integration.
As part of The smarter E Europe, the continent’s largest energy industry platform, it attracts more than 100,000 visitors and hundreds of exhibitors from more than 150 countries.
The event focuses on advancing bidirectional charging, solar integration, fleet electrification and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) solutions.
Key participants include Schneider Electric, ELATEC, lade-plus GmbH, ELECQ and Daimler Truck, as well as numerous CPOs, energy utilities and smart grid innovators.
The exhibition is complemented by an in-depth conference programme covering market trends, EU policy and new business models in e-mobility.
Power2Drive fosters collaboration across sectors, bridging automotive, energy and technology, with strong representation from OEMs, infrastructure firms, public agencies, startups and policymakers.
Its unique position at the intersection of EV and clean energy systems makes it a critical platform for scaling sustainable mobility and smart charging solutions across Europe.
