The London EV Show returns to ExCeL London on 18–19 November 2026, bringing together policymakers, local authorities, charging and energy providers, fleet operators and technology companies to explore the challenges and opportunities facing the electric vehicle industry. Now in its fifth edition, the event will look beyond the vehicles themselves to focus on the infrastructure, technology and policies needed to support the transition to zero-emission transport.

With the shift towards electric mobility gathering pace, the challenge is no longer simply about getting more EVs onto our roads. Ensuring there is sufficient charging infrastructure, electricity grid capacity and investment to support them is becoming just as important.

That is the focus of this year's London EV Show, which will bring together representatives from government, local councils, automotive businesses, energy providers, investors and emerging technology companies to examine what needs to happen next.

The two-day conference and exhibition will cover everything from smart charging and fleet electrification to urban mobility, battery technology, cybersecurity and the wider role of zero-emission transport.

Tackling the infrastructure challenges facing EV adoption

Charging infrastructure and the energy systems needed to support the growing number of electric vehicles will be among the main topics under discussion.

Conference sessions will examine the expansion of charging networks, grid capacity, smart charging, energy integration and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology, which enables electric vehicles to exchange energy or information with external systems.

The discussions will also explore how technology and greater collaboration between the automotive, energy and infrastructure sectors can help create a charging network that is reliable, accessible and capable of meeting future demand.

A wide range of companies involved in charging infrastructure, power electronics, energy systems, software, electrical testing, connectivity and payment technology will be represented.

Confirmed participants include Infypower, Delta Electronics, E.ON Drive Infrastructure, Yunex Traffic, Solidstudio, Tridens EV Charge, Bender, Megger, emnify and Siretta, alongside a growing number of specialist technology providers.

Fleet electrification moves into the spotlight

While private motorists are making the switch to electric vehicles, transitioning commercial and public-sector fleets presents a different set of challenges.

From delivery vans and logistics operations to local authority vehicles and other public-sector transport, fleet operators must consider charging requirements, vehicle procurement, operational demands and the financial implications of going electric.

The London EV Show will explore these issues through discussions involving organisations already involved in, or supporting, the transition.

Representatives from Logistics UK, DPD, NHS England and ISS Facility Services UK will be among those contributing to the programme, offering perspectives on the practicalities of fleet electrification and the challenges facing logistics and last-mile mobility.

The sessions will consider how businesses and public-sector organisations can make the transition commercially viable while maintaining the reliability and efficiency of their operations.

Bringing local councils and the EV industry together

Local authorities have an important role to play in the transition to zero-emission transport, particularly when it comes to charging infrastructure, urban planning and ensuring that electric mobility is accessible to everyone.

To address this, the 2026 event will feature a dedicated Council Engagement Programme, bringing local authorities and transport planners together with businesses working across charging, energy, fleet management, mobility and technology. The initiative is designed to encourage practical discussions about the barriers councils face when delivering local electrification strategies, as well as the potential solutions available.

Topics will include fleet electrification and procurement, charging infrastructure and grid capacity, accessible and equitable EV access, funding and investment, innovation, planning and local delivery, and shared and sustainable mobility. By connecting those responsible for local transport policy with the businesses developing and delivering new technologies, the programme aims to help turn wider decarbonisation ambitions into workable solutions.

Government and industry leaders join the discussion

The conference will also feature speakers representing government departments, local authorities, industry bodies, research organisations and transport operators.

Confirmed speakers include representatives from the Department for Transport, Energy Systems Catapult, E.ON Drive Infrastructure, the Renewable Energy Association, BusinessLDN and C40.

Local government will be represented by Southwark Council, Coventry City Council and Brighton & Hove City Council, while Logistics UK, DPD, NHS England and Great Western Railway are among the organisations bringing transport and operational experience to the discussions.

Their involvement highlights how closely connected transport policy, electricity infrastructure, urban planning and commercial operations have become as the UK moves towards greater electrification.

Showcasing emerging EV technologies and innovation

Alongside established companies, London EV Show 2026 will provide a platform for startups and emerging businesses developing new technologies across the electric mobility sector.

The innovation programme will feature companies working on EV charging cybersecurity, electric last-mile mobility, battery diagnostics, accessible electric mobility and next-generation charging infrastructure.

Participating companies include PlugSecure, Castle Peak Innovations, EVIAS, Solotec Scientific, McElmeel Mobility Services and SBD Technologies. Their technologies reflect how the EV industry is evolving beyond vehicle manufacturing and charging hardware to encompass software, safety, cybersecurity, accessibility and new approaches to mobility infrastructure.

For businesses and investors, the event will also provide opportunities to explore emerging technologies and potential commercial partnerships.

Looking beyond electric cars

Although electric vehicles remain central to the event, the conference will take a broader look at the systems required to decarbonise transport.

The programme will cover eight main themes: EV Policy & Regulation; Charging Infrastructure & Energy; Fleet Electrification & Commercial Mobility; Cities & Urban Mobility; Net-Zero Transport; Batteries & Energy Systems; Technology & Cybersecurity; and Investment & Innovation. Discussions will also extend beyond road transport to examine areas such as rail electrification and other zero-emission mobility systems. The intention is to bring together the different industries and organisations involved in electrification, recognising that meeting future transport and decarbonisation targets will require more than advances in vehicle technology alone.

Collaboration key to the next phase of electrification

As governments, businesses and cities work towards their decarbonisation objectives, attention is increasingly turning to how the infrastructure, energy networks, technology and commercial models needed to support electric mobility can be delivered.

The London EV Show aims to encourage collaboration between these sectors, providing opportunities for policymakers to engage directly with technology providers, fleet operators to explore practical solutions, and businesses and investors to identify new opportunities.

Shariq AbdulHai, CEO of Valiant Business Media, the organisers of the London EV Show, said: “The next phase of electric mobility requires much more than increasing the number of electric vehicles on the road. It requires charging infrastructure, grid capacity, smart energy systems, commercially viable fleet solutions, supportive policy and technologies that can address the challenges of a rapidly evolving transport ecosystem.

“London EV Show 2026 brings these different stakeholders together to examine those challenges from multiple perspectives and, importantly, to focus on the practical steps needed to accelerate the transition.”

With further speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, startups and industry partners expected to be announced ahead of the event, the programme will continue to evolve in the run-up to November. As an official media partner of London EV Show 2026, Discover EV will be supporting the event, which brings together the automotive industry and the wider electric mobility sector to examine the technologies and developments shaping the future of transport.