Nevo Electric Vehicle Show 2026 draws record 42,012 visitors to Dublin

The Nevo EV Show 2026 welcomed a record 42,012 visitors to RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin on 7 and 8 November. Held in partnership with Bank of Ireland, the free show featured more than 140 vehicles from 41 automotive brands and delivered 557 test drives over two days.

Nevo EV Show 2026 attendance and highlights

Saturday drew 24,786 visitors, with another 17,226 attending on Sunday. By around 9am on Saturday, an estimated 900 people were queuing from the main entrance to the Simmonscourt Road gate. More than 4,000 tickets were scanned in the first two hours.

557 EV test drives at RDS Simmonscourt

The myenergi Driving Experience gave visitors the chance to compare electric vehicles back to back on the road. Inside the show, the line-up ranged from affordable city cars and family SUVs to premium models. See Nevo’s preview of the electric vehicles on display for examples from the line-up.

Expert advice on charging and running costs

At the ESB Live Demo Area, Nevo’s Head of PR, Derek Reilly, led vehicle walkarounds featuring new and emerging brands. Motoring journalists Geraldine Herbert and Jonny Smith hosted discussions on charging infrastructure, running costs and new technology in the Bank of Ireland & Nevo EV Experts Lounge.

If you’re considering an electric car, Nevo’s guide to home EV charging covers setup and costs. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland also explains how to charge an electric vehicle at home and in public.

Buyer interest ahead of January 2027 registrations

Distributors and dealerships reported taking deposits and recording sales enquiries from prospective buyers. Simon Andreucetti, Managing Director of Nevo, said he would look to January 2027’s new-car registration figures for an indication of the show’s impact.

“People weren’t simply coming along to look at electric cars. They were asking informed questions, comparing vehicles and, in many cases, making decisions about their next purchase.”

When is the next Nevo Electric Vehicle Show?

The Nevo Electric Vehicle Show returns to RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 November 2027. Save the dates and check the official Nevo Electric Vehicle Show page for future updates.

 

Save the dates for the 2027 Nevo Electric Vehicle Show.

Author: Geraldine Herbert

Motoring Editor and Columnist for the Sunday Independent and editor of wheelsforwomen. Geraldine is also a regular contributor to Good Housekeeping (UK), EuroNews and to RTÉ, Newstalk, TodayFM, BBC Radio and Vigin Media. You can follow Geraldine on Twitter at @GerHerbert1

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