Vehicle Electrification Expo 2027 – Birmingham, United Kingdom

What to expect

Vehicle Electrification Expo 2027 is the UK’s flagship event for advanced electric vehicle technology, bringing together thousands of original equipment manufacturer engineers, vehicle manufacturers, tier suppliers and fleet operators searching for solutions that will power the next generation of electric mobility.

The global shift to electric vehicles is accelerating fast. With original equipment manufacturer investment surging, fleets transitioning and breakthroughs in drivetrains, power electronics and charging systems, the United Kingdom is becoming a hub for electric mobility innovation. This event is where the solutions shaping that future take centre stage.

On the show floor, the world’s leading suppliers tackle real engineering and integration challenges showcasing innovations in motors, inverters, e-axles, thermal management, charging technology, battery systems, power electronics and more. Electric vehicles are redefining global transportation and Vehicle Electrification Expo is where you can see, test and source the technologies that will define the next generation of high-performance electric vehicles.

The show is free to attend and is co-located with five other specialist events, creating one destination with six shows and seven dedicated conference theatres covering battery technology, advanced materials, ceramics, vehicle electrification, energy storage and distributed energy. Visitors gain access to all shows with a single registration, making it one of the UK’s leading destinations for industry professionals.

Event dates

Event Dates: 16th & 17th June 2027

Event Duration: Two days of exhibition and conference

Opening Hours: Day One from 09:00 to 17:00 and Day Two from 09:00 to 16:30. Conference theatres operate within these hours with extended networking.

Venue: NEC, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Admission: Free to attend for all registered visitors

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Venue & exhibition site

The event takes place at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, the UK’s premier exhibition venue. The venue address is NEC Birmingham, North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT, United Kingdom.

The NEC offers extensive indoor exhibition space with high ceilings, robust floor loading and excellent logistics for heavy equipment such as e-axles, battery packs, test rigs and charging infrastructure. It is centrally located in the heart of the UK and provides a natural meeting point for national and international visitors. The complex is fully accessible, with step-free access, accessible toilets, mobility assistance and a wide range of on-site services including restaurants, cafes, business lounges and free Wi-Fi.

The venue has its own railway station and direct connection to Birmingham Airport, making it highly accessible for international participants who travel to meet the global electric vehicle community. The exhibition halls are configured to host six co-located events side by side, with clear signage allowing visitors to move between battery, materials, ceramics, vehicle electrification, energy storage and distributed energy zones.

Full event programme

The full event programme is built around a free, four-track conference featuring global experts and a busy exhibition where advanced electric vehicle companies showcase their products, services and innovations. With a single registration, visitors gain access to six co-located events and seven dedicated conference theatres.

The programme covers the entire supply chain involved in electric and hybrid vehicle manufacture and development, showcasing the very latest technologies for this rapidly growing market. Key themes include next-generation powertrain technology, heavy-duty electrification, motorsport applications, pack design, integration, safety, thermal management, power electronics, charging systems and supply chain development.

On the show floor, the world’s leading suppliers demonstrate real-world solutions. Exhibits include electric motors, inverters, power electronics, battery management systems, thermal management systems, e-axles, charging infrastructure, lightweight materials, ceramics for power electronics, testing and metrology equipment and manufacturing automation.

The co-location strategy is designed to encourage cross-pollination. As one speaker noted, bringing different show subjects together allows technical teams to see a little around or above constraints, creating opportunity for innovation itself. The fusion of expos enables transfer of knowledge between battery, materials and vehicle teams that would not happen if people were boxed into one technology exhibition.

Key speakers & keynote speakers

The conference features over 100 speakers, with a four-track free conference that brings together renowned experts, thought leaders and technical specialists.

The agenda is chaired by Roger Atkins, Conference Chair for Battery Cells and Systems Expo and a notable electric vehicle thought leader, alongside interviews with leaders such as Dr Andy Palmer, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Palmer Energy and former Chief Executive Officer of Aston Martin, who led the Nissan team that launched the pioneering Nissan Leaf.

Featured speakers include Johan Andersson, Chief Commercial Officer at Volklec, Ruth Nic Aoidh, Director of Vehicle Programmes at JLR, Dr Valentina Gentili, Battery Innovation Programme Director at Innovate UK, Dr Keri Goodwin, Chief Technologist at CPI, Stephen Hughes, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Batri Ltd, Andrew Mansfield, EV Supply Chain Manager at SMMT, Dr Cyril Marino, Head of Failure Analysis at SERMA Group, Dr Christian Marston, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder at Altilium, Graeme Purdy, Chief Executive Officer at Ilika and Bill Williams, Global Director Business Development for EV Battery at Baltimore Aircoil.

Additional speakers include Frédéric Aguesse, Business Development Manager at CIDETEC Energy Storage, Lee Allen, Senior Strategic Markets Editor at Fastmarkets, Dr Gyen Ming Angel, Managing Director at Prosemino, Mathias Apel, Cell Design Research Engineer at Fraunhofer FFB, Clinton Arulraj, Senior Manager Advanced Manufacturing at Hyperbat, Issam Baghdadi, Battery Specialist and Founder at Kurybees, Jerry Barker, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder at Redoxion, Frederick Bloomfield, Senior Analyst at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, Stephen Boulter, Chief Technology Officer at IONETIC and many more from academia and industry.

Conference sessions & tracks

The conference is organised into multiple dedicated tracks, with seven theatres covering battery technology, advanced materials, ceramics, vehicle electrification, energy storage and distributed energy.

Vehicle Electrification Expo Track – EV Industry Unpacked
This track focuses on building the next generation of electric vehicles. Sessions cover battery manufacturing, motor design, inverter and e-axle integration, power electronics, thermal management, charging technology, heavy-duty and fleet electrification, motorsport electrification and commercial vehicle applications.

Battery Cells and Systems Expo Track
This track examines battery technology from materials to systems. Topics include cell chemistry, solid-state batteries, battery management systems, pack design, safety and testing, gigafactory manufacturing, second life and recycling.

Advanced Materials and Ceramics Tracks
These tracks explore materials challenges that underpin electrification. Sessions cover advanced ceramics for power electronics, lightweight composites, thermal interface materials, graphene and carbon materials for batteries, and materials for thermal analysis.

Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Innovation Tracks
These tracks address scaling up production, building a UK supply chain, automation, metrology and testing, funding and investment, and workforce development. Speakers from the Advanced Propulsion Centre, UK Battery Industrialisation Centre and SMMT discuss supply chain depth and collaboration.

Each track includes world-class conference sessions addressing pivotal technical and strategic challenges, with opportunity for audience Q and A and networking with speakers.

Session times & schedule

The event operates with a structured daily schedule that balances conference learning with exhibition viewing and networking.

Each day begins with exhibition doors opening at 09:00, allowing visitors to meet exhibitors and view equipment before sessions start. Conference theatres begin mid-morning with keynote addresses and interviews on stage with electric vehicle thought leaders, providing an overarching view of market trends and technology roadmaps.

Mid-morning sessions include expert panels and technical presentations on powertrain technology, battery innovation and supply chain development. A dedicated lunch period allows for extended networking, exhibition exploration and pre-arranged business meetings.

Afternoon sessions continue with deep dives into motors, inverters, thermal management, charging infrastructure and advanced materials, with lively debate where attendees can question experts and share experiences. The final sessions focus on innovative solutions and future outlook, concluding with informal networking on the show floor until 17:00 on Day One and 16:30 on Day Two.

All conference sessions are free to attend and operate on a first-come, first-served basis, with seating available in each theatre.

Ticket types & registration

The organisers maintain a free-to-attend model to maximise access for the entire electric vehicle ecosystem.

Visitor Pass – Free to Attend
The standard pass for all industry professionals. It provides access to all six co-located events, including Vehicle Electrification Expo, Battery Cells and Systems Expo, The Advanced Materials Show, The Advanced Ceramics Show, Energy Storage and Distributed Energy events, plus seven conference theatres and networking areas. The price is USD 0. Registration is available online via the official website.

VIP Pass
For senior decision makers, original equipment manufacturers and fleet operators. Includes fast-track entry, access to VIP lounge, priority seating in conference theatres, invitation to exclusive networking events and access to VIP meeting areas. Priced at approximately USD 150 based on previous editions where VIP packages were offered.

Exhibitor Pass
For exhibiting company personnel. It includes access to exhibitor portal, lead retrieval tools and exhibitor briefings. It is included as part of the exhibitor package, which starts from approximately USD 5,500 for shell scheme options based on previous editions.

Student and Academic Pass
For students, researchers and academic staff. Includes access to all exhibitions and conferences. Price is USD 0 with valid academic identification.

Registration deadlines

Early registration is strongly recommended at least four weeks before the event. Early registrants receive regular updates on exhibitors, speakers and agenda, plus early access to the networking app to plan meetings and build a personalised agenda.

Standard online registration remains open until 24 hours before the event opens. After that, visitors can register on site at the NEC atrium. On-site registration is free but may involve queues during peak periods.

Exhibitor stand bookings for premium locations close about three months before the show, with final bookings accepted subject to availability. VIP and hosted buyer applications close approximately two weeks before the event.

Exhibitor list & major companies

The expo provides a platform to engage with a highly targeted audience of electric vehicle decision makers and stakeholders, with over 300 exhibitors and an anticipated 4,000 plus visitors.

Featured exhibitors include leading suppliers tackling real engineering and integration challenges. Categories include motors, inverters, e-axles, power electronics, battery systems, thermal management, charging technology, lightweight materials, ceramics, metrology and testing.

Supporters and exhibitors have included Shmuel De-Leon Energy, ATEQ Rhopoint Instruments, Stokvis Tapes Group, Alvatek Ltd, Lucideon, Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science, Nu Instruments Ametek, Rockwell Automation, UK Battery Industrialisation Centre, Advanced Propulsion Centre and many more.

The event brings together the entire supply chain involved in electric and hybrid vehicle manufacture and development, from materials producers to original equipment manufacturers, tier suppliers, testing houses and fleet operators. Exhibitors come from around the world, including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, United States, Japan and South Korea.

A full exhibitor list is published on the official website and is updated regularly in the lead up to the event.

Exhibition halls & floor plan

The event occupies multiple interconnected halls at the NEC, with a layout designed to encourage discovery and cross-sector collaboration.

The exhibition area features rows of stands with clear aisle numbering, allowing visitors to easily locate suppliers for specific technologies. Product categories are zoned where possible, with areas for motors and power electronics, battery technology, advanced materials and ceramics, charging and infrastructure, and testing and manufacturing.

The seven dedicated conference theatres are located within the halls as open-plan theatres, ensuring that attendees can move instantly between live demonstrations and conference content. Central networking lounges, business meeting zones, catering areas and sponsor showcases are positioned between exhibition rows.

The floor plan is published approximately two weeks before the event and can be downloaded from the official website. With a single registration, attendees can navigate all six shows using colour-coded signage and a mobile app that provides interactive floor plans and exhibitor search.

Networking & business meetings

Networking is a core part of the event experience, with organisers facilitating extensive business and educational connections.

The co-location of six events is intentionally designed to bring companies together. As noted by Julian Hetherington, Automotive Transformation Director at the Advanced Propulsion Centre, the co-location really works to bring companies together, whether looking at graphene or carbon for batteries, allowing transfer of knowledge that is critical for innovation.

The event provides opportunities to meet chief operating officers of new companies, people working in funding, engineers and graduates looking for jobs. The depth of the supply chain is represented, from metrology and testing side to materials suppliers, making it a great opportunity for the supply chain to build in the United Kingdom.

Structured networking includes dedicated meeting areas, VIP lounges and hosted buyer programmes. The mobile app allows visitors to search attendee lists, view exhibitor profiles and request meetings in advance. AI-powered matchmaking recommends relevant contacts based on interests in motors, inverters, thermal management or charging.

Informal networking is encouraged through central lounges, coffee points and networking drinks on the show floor. Collaboration is highlighted as key for the next phase of electrification transition.

Industry sectors & highlights

Vehicle Electrification Expo serves multiple sectors where electrification delivers economic and environmental benefits.

Key sectors include automotive original equipment manufacturers, tier one and tier two suppliers, heavy-duty and commercial vehicles, motorsport, off-highway and agricultural vehicles, fleet operators, battery manufacturers, advanced materials and ceramics, power electronics, charging infrastructure and energy storage.

Event highlights include an unrivalled insight into current and future materials, with experts from all sides of the industry in attendance. The show offers a showcase of cutting-edge innovations along with a dedicated four-track conference to discuss opportunities, challenges and ideas shaping vital industries.

The co-location with Battery Cells and Systems Expo, The Advanced Materials Show and The Advanced Ceramics Show creates one destination where four connected industries meet for two days of networking, lead generation and education. Testimonials emphasise that having a multitude of technologies and expertise under one roof allows natural innovation and connections that would not happen in a single-technology exhibition.

Event rules & visitor information

All attendees must wear their official event badge at all times inside the exhibition halls. Badges are non-transferable and must be shown on request by security or organisers.

The event is strictly for trade and industry professionals. For safety reasons, no one under the age of 16 is permitted on the show floor during build-up, live days or breakdown.

Photography and video for personal use is permitted, but commercial filming requires prior permission from the organisers. Visitors are expected to adhere to a professional code of conduct, with the organisers committed to providing a harassment-free environment for all participants.

The dress code is business attire, with safety shoes recommended in certain areas where heavy equipment is demonstrated. The venue operates a zero-to-landfill policy, and visitors are encouraged to use digital brochures and return badge holders for reuse. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the venue.

How to get there

The NEC is one of the most accessible venues in the United Kingdom, located eight miles east of Birmingham city centre with direct motorway, rail and air connections.

If you are travelling by car, the venue has direct access from Junction 6 of the M42 motorway. From the M6, M40 and M1, you can connect via the M42. The postcode for navigation is B40 1NT. Signage for the NEC is well established on all approach roads.

If you are travelling by train, Birmingham International Railway Station is directly connected to the NEC via a covered walkway. The station is served by Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains, with direct services from London, Manchester, Edinburgh and other major cities.

If you are travelling by air, Birmingham Airport is just five minutes away via a free Air-Rail Link that connects the airport terminal to Birmingham International Station and the NEC.

Public transport & parking

Public transport to the NEC is frequent and well integrated with the venue. Trains run regularly to Birmingham International from across the United Kingdom, with the covered walkway providing direct access to the halls. Local buses operated by National Express West Midlands, including routes 900 and X1, connect Birmingham city centre and Coventry to the NEC and airport. National Express coaches also serve Birmingham Airport and Birmingham International Station.

For those driving, the NEC has more than 16,000 parking spaces across several car parks. Parking charges apply and are typically around USD 20 to USD 22 per day for public parking when booked online in advance. Free shuttle buses operate from the more distant car parks to the exhibition halls. Electric vehicle charging points are available in selected car parks, and designated accessible parking bays are located close to hall entrances.

Accommodation areas

Birmingham offers a wide range of accommodation to suit all budgets, and early booking is advised as hotels fill quickly during major NEC events.

The most convenient options are the NEC and Birmingham Airport hotels, which are within walking distance of the venue. These include Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Crowne Plaza NEC and Novotel Birmingham Airport. Staying here is ideal for exhibitors and for those with early morning meetings.

Birmingham city centre is another popular choice. It is only a short train ride from the NEC and offers a wide choice of hotels, from budget to luxury, as well as restaurants and evening entertainment. Popular areas include Broad Street, Brindleyplace and Digbeth.

Solihull and Coventry, located to the south of the NEC, offer boutique hotels and often competitive rates with easy motorway access. Resorts World, which is adjacent to the NEC, provides an accommodation and entertainment complex with dining and leisure facilities.

Previous year’s highlights

The previous edition welcomed over 4,000 attendees and more than 300 exhibitors from around the world, with over 100 speakers across four conference tracks. The event was recognised as the leading advanced technology and innovation exhibition and conference for the advanced battery and electric vehicle industry.

Highlights included dedicated sessions on battery manufacturing, interviews on stage with notable electric vehicle thought leaders such as Dr Andy Palmer and Roger Atkins, showcases of motors, inverters, e-axles and thermal management systems, and extensive networking across four co-located shows.

Testimonials from speakers such as Ruth Nic Aoidh, Director of Vehicle Programmes at JLR, emphasised that participants gain so much from having all expertise, innovation and technology under one roof, and that collaboration is key for the next phase of electrification transition. Other highlights included discussions on supply chain development and the depth of technology sectors coming together in one event.

Official registration & tickets

All registrations are handled through the official website. The exhibition and conference are free to attend.

Official Website: https://ve-expo.com/

Venue: NEC, Birmingham, North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT

Organiser: Event Partners Limited

Online registration is recommended to avoid queues and to receive pre-show updates on exhibitors and speakers. On-site registration is available during event hours at the NEC atrium. To exhibit or sponsor, contact the organisers via the exhibitor enquiry form on the website.