Hosted by Newcastle University with UKERC
Join a participatory performance and discussion exploring how public EV charging can work fairly and effectively for people with different needs and circumstances.
Date: 12 October 2026
Location: Newcastle University
RESEARCH BACKGROUND
The event draws on research with EV users, local authorities and other stakeholders, highlighting practical barriers to fair, accessible and inclusive public charging.
HOW LEGISLATIVE THEATRE WORKS
Performers present real-world charging scenarios. Participants can question what they see, suggest and test alternative responses, and discuss what could work in policy and practice.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
EV users; disability, community and civil-society organisations; local authorities; transport and energy policymakers; charge-point providers; practitioners and researchers.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
A shared understanding of the challenges, practical ideas for improvement, and actionable recommendations to inform policy, service design and infrastructure delivery.
This event is supported by the UKERC-funded INTERSECT-CHARGE project and participatory research funding from Newcastle University’s School of Engineering. The perspectives and ideas generated will directly inform the research findings, policy recommendations and practical toolkit for improving fairness in EV charging provision.