Electrify Christchurch Expo 2026

Join us for Electrify Christchurch Expo 2026. A free, public, family friendly event showcasing the latest technologies and services helping New Zealand households transition to affordable, cleaner, smarter, and more energy-efficient living.

Whether you're interested in electric vehicles, solar power, home batteries, heat pumps, hot water solutions, home energy efficiency, or other electrification technologies, the Expo is your opportunity to explore practical options for your home and lifestyle.

Meet industry experts, suppliers, installers, and service providers from across New Zealand, ask questions, compare solutions, try out cool electric tech, and learn how electrification can help reduce energy costs, improve comfort, increase resilience, and lower emissions.

Register now for updates on the schedule of events on the day - to be confirmed closer to the time.

Free bike valet parking available on site provided by the team at Spokes Canterbury (entry via the overflow carpark). They will look after your bike while you explore the expo! No worries about finding a secure place to lock up!

Inside:

• Indoor Electrification Expo (All day) - A range of exhibitors covering solar, batteries, hot water heat pumps, induction cooking, heating, finance and more.

• 11am-12pm Political Panel: The Future of Energy in Canterbury - A panel discussion from moderated by Mike Casey (CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa) and convened by 350 Aotearoa. Featuring: Megan Woods (Labour Party), Hamish Campbell (National Party), Shreejan Pandey (Green Party), Bryce Park (New Zealand First), Eden Skipper (Opportunity Party) and Peter Wilson (Alliance Party).

• Speaker Series (All day) - A range of speakers across many inspiring electrification topics (more to come).

• Ask Me Anything Lounge (All day) - Come and chat with real people who have electrified their lives, what worked for them and understand the potential of electrification.

Outside:

• Outdoor Electrification Expo (All day) - A range of outdoor exhibitors including EV car dealerships, e-bike vendors, electric ATVs, an electric double-decker bus, a unique solar carport, electric waste management and more!

• 10am-11am Ride the Runway - Since we're at the Airforce Museum, we've hired the runway! Folks of all ages are welcome to bring their wheels and have a hoon on the airstrip. Free for all, helmets required, a

• 11.15pm-4.30pm Electric Vehicle Experiences - Take a ride in an electric vehicle thanks to the Christchurch EV Group and Tesla.

• V2L Bouncy Castle (all day) - An EV powering a bouncy castle, come have a bounce!

• Evolocity Circuit (all day) - Watch the Evolocity team demonstrate electric karts and bikes, inspiring young kiwis into sustainable engineering while fast forwarding New Zealand’s clean tech future.

The Electrify Christchurch Expo is a community-led effort, jointly organised by Electrify Christchurch, the Lyttelton Energy Transition Society (LETS), and Castle Hill Community Energy Project with support from Rewiring Aotearoa and an amazing team of volunteers.

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