NRMA driving the future of motoring

NRMA driving the future of motoring with free EV Drive Day in Port Macquarie

The NRMA will tomorrow host its EV Drive Day event in Port Macquarie, giving the community an opportunity to drive an electric vehicle accompanied by an accredited driving expert for free.

A person leans against their car plugged into an NRMA fast-charger

Designed to demystify the practicality of driving and running an EV, the community will be able to test-drive a range of EVs, find out about current and emerging vehicle models and talk to industry experts about buying, owning and charging EVs. Experts will also be available to discuss specific questions around EV use in regional areas.

Electric vehicles available for test drive include the Hyundai IOniq 5 & Ioniq6, Kia EV6 & EV9, GWM Ora, Toyota bz4x, BYD Atto 3 and Tesla Model Y. There are still bookings available – click here to register or search EV Drive Days Port Macquarie.

In collaboration with the NSW Government, the series of NRMA Drive Days aim to make the transition to electric simpler and support the State Government’s EV strategy and ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

NRMA Spokesperson, Robert Giltinan, said the organisation was excited to give people the opportunity to learn more about EVs and jump behind the wheel in a comfortable environment.

“We have now run our EV Drive Days in several locations across the state, and their popularity really shows how eager the community is to learn more about the technology, including what it might be like to own and operate an EV.

“With the cost of petrol heavily impacting family budgets, many drivers are looking to EVs as a way to potentially lower their transport costs.

“Interest and demand for EVs in Australia is growing every year. We know this through sales figures and by the sentiment of our Members. As manufacturers begin to increase EV supply and offer new models, we’re expecting sales to continue to rise.

“As Australia’s largest mutual representing more than three million Members, we don't want anyone left behind as the world shifts towards electric transport. We will continue to work in partnership with government, industry and community to provide information and solutions to ensure everyone can understand and benefit from the transition.”

Future EV Drive Day events are planned for Dubbo and Northern Sydney for later in 2024.