An all-EV weekend born from the collaboration between Michelin and Caffeine & Machine will be returning for its second year from 10th to 11th September. ‘Eclectic Electric’ will be taken over by electric vehicles at the renowned automotive destination Caffeine & Machine in Warwickshire. With a wide variety of vehicles on show, there will be something for everyone, from early adopting EV evangelists to the sceptical lovers of fossil fuels.
The event is a collaboration between French mobility company Michelin and Caffeine & Machine – one of the most famous car spots in the country known for its year-round fossil-fuelled car shows, making Eclectic Electric’s exclusive EV celebration all the more special. As Caffeine & Machine’s first official brand partner, Michelin will be at the event to showcase its latest products, as well as its approach to sustainability.
Everrati, one of the confirmed participants will present the incredible Superformance GT40 MKII, an authentic continuation model of the timeless classic that was built in partnership with Superformance LLC. British electric motorcycle manufacturer Arc will also be in attendance with its electrifying Arc Vector, described by the company as “the world’s most advanced motorcycle”. The all-new Lotus Eletre – the world's first electric Hyper-SUV and the first of a new breed of pure electric SUVs – will also be on show.
“The popularity of EVs is growing at a staggering rate and we hope that Eclectic Electric accelerates the appeal even more by giving enthusiasts access to some of the finest electrified machinery available,” said John Howe, managing director for UK and Ireland at Michelin.
Howe added that Eclectic Electric was created to “celebrate the more exotic, electrified innovations” alongside accessible options for a wider audience.
Alongside the rarities, mainstream automotive brands will also be attending Eclectic Electric with their latest EVs so that visitors can get up close to all the newest models that the electric market has to offer.
Michelin’s longstanding commitment to an electrified future has also seen the brand invest in EV motorsport. As a founding partner of the FIA Formula E at its inception in 2015, the partnership resulted in many innovations, including the creation of its Michelin Pilot Sport EV racing tyres. The technology developed for the demands of high-performance circuit racing is now available for road use on EVs, in the form of the latest award-winning Pilot Sport EV road tyres.