Already this week – from September 24 to 26 in Ķīpsala – at the international car industry exhibition “Auto 2021” there will be an ambitious e-mobility exposition “Ripo green” organized by the Auto Association, where you can see electric cars, get information about charging options and vehicle operation.
Sales volumes of electric cars in Latvia are constantly growing – every month about 100 new and used electric cars are added to the fleet. The state support announced in 2022 in the amount of 4,500 euros for the purchase of a new electric car has significantly increased the interest of car buyers in purchasing an electric vehicle. In a survey of Skandi Motors and Norstat, 44% of potential new car buyers admitted that state support for the purchase of a new electric car would significantly motivate them to choose an electric car as the next vehicle.
“The market is reacting to the government’s announced financial support for the purchase of electric cars. Private individuals postpone the purchase of an electric car until next year in the hope of receiving this support. At the same time, the current records in the segment of purchase of used electric vehicles are pleasing. This means that more and more people are ready to call their cars an electric car, ”comments Andris Kulbergs, President of the Auto Association.
Roll green
Along with the e-mobility exposition, the Auto Association will also present the new internet platform “Ripo green” at the exhibition “Auto 2021”, which will gather information about electric car models, charging options, state support for electric cars, e-mobility industry news, as well as operating cost (TCO) calculator and statistics.
Stylish and sought after Hyundai Ioniq 5
The Auto 2021 e-mobility exhibition will feature new electric cars from various car manufacturers and their sales representatives, who will provide detailed information on both the models and their operating features. One of the hottest news on the market at this stand will be the electric car “Hyundai Ioniq 5”, which with its successful vintage style design has already created a wide resonance and huge demand throughout Europe.
Eight-seater minivan “Mercedes-Benz EQV”
The electric Mercedes-Benz EQV will also have its Baltic premiere at the exhibition. The eight-seater minivan with full charge can drive almost 400 kilometers, and in city driving mode up to 465 km. This is a remarkable result for an electric car!
Powerful Taycan Cross Turismo
Fans of sports electric cars will be able to appreciate both versions of the Porsche Taycan at the Ripo Green display – both the standard and the Taycan Cross Turismo. The performance of this German electric car is comparable to that of the Tesla, as the Turbo S accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in less than three seconds, but delivers more than 400 km when driving smoothly.
Sporty hybrid Škoda Octavia vRS iV
A more affordable sports car, which is also capable of driving 100% in electric mode, will be the rechargeable hybrid “Škoda Octavia vRS iV”. With electricity alone, it can cover distances of up to 60 km, while a 1.4-liter turbocharged petrol engine helps with sportier performance, with the hybrid system reaching a total of 245 horsepower.
The best-selling electric car Škoda Enyaq iV
Among the electrified models of the Škoda brand, the best-selling electric car Enyaq iV will be presented at the exhibition, which represents the new “ID” family technologies of the Volkswagen Group. The Škoda Enyaq iV, which is related to the VW ID.4, offers a range of up to 534 km, depending on the version.
Stylish Mini Countryman Plug-In Hybrid
Among the rechargeable hybrids, the e-mobility exhibition will also feature the stylish “Mini Countryman Plug-In Hybrid”, which is able to cover up to 50 kilometers in 100% electric mode. In addition, it is perfectly sufficient for most drivers in daily operation. The hybrid system also has a 1.5-liter petrol turbocharged engine, which allows the car to develop a total of 220 hp.
At the Ripo Green exhibition, visitors will not only be able to find out everything about the peculiarities of electric car operation, but also see the electric car chargers CTEK and Webasto, which will be demonstrated by KG Knutsson.
Electric cars will also be on display at other Auto 2021 participants, such as Moller Auto presenting the Volkswagen ID.3 and ID.4, the Audi e-tron, the e-tron GT and the Q4 e-tron. ”, While Autobrava will demonstrate the new Jeep Wrangler 4xe.
As you know, at the exhibition “Auto 2021” you will be able to get acquainted with the current industry offer in three thematic expositions: new cars and commercial vehicles in the section “New cars”, car repair tools, service equipment, spare parts, maintenance products and accessories in the section “Auto Mechanics” and the loudest section – tuning show “Auto Exotica”.
“Auto 2021” will take place in green and family mode! On September 24, the exhibition will have a green regime. For the purposes of epidemiological safety regulations, green means an environment in which only persons vaccinated against Covid-19 or who have become ill during the last six months are located. On the first day of the exhibition, neither participants nor visitors have to wear face masks. On weekends – September 25 and 26 – the exhibition will include Family Days, when together with vaccinated or ill parents “Auto 2021” will be open to children up to 12 years without a certificate. In turn, children aged 12 to 18 who do not have an interoperable certificate will also be able to go to the exhibition with a negative Covid-19 testing certificate. On these days of the exhibition, everyone must wear face masks, except for children under 7 years of age. A valid EU interoperable digital Covid-19 certificate (with QR code) and an identity document will need to be presented at the entrance to the Exhibition Center. “Auto” is organized by the International Exhibition Company BT 1.
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Working time: 24.-25. September 10.00-19.00 September 26 10.00-17.00 Ticket prices: Adults – 5 € Admission is free for children under 7 years of age! Children from 7 to 18 years – 3 € Students, pensioners, disabled – 4 € Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children under 18) – 12 € For each additional child – 1.50 €
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